The Ghanaian national women’s football team, the Black Queens, delivered a spectacular performance as they secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Rwanda’s She Amavubis in the second leg of the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. This match took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, September 26.
In what was already a commanding lead following their 7-0 triumph in the first leg in Kigali on Wednesday, September 20, Coach Nora Hauptile’s team approached the second leg with confidence. The first 45 minutes of the game were dominated by the Black Queens, who entered halftime with a commanding 4-0 lead. Alice Kusi emerged as the star of the show, netting a remarkable hat-trick, while Evelyn Badu added another goal to the tally.
After the halftime break, the Ghanaian team continued their dominance into the second half. Stella Nyamekeye contributed to the scoring spree with another well-executed goal.
With this resounding 5-0 victory, Ghana secured an overwhelming 12-0 aggregate win over Rwanda, comfortably earning their spot in the final qualifying round. Their next challenge will be against Namibia, as they continue their journey towards the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations, which will be hosted in Morocco.
The stakes remain high, as the winner of this upcoming clash between Ghana and Namibia will earn a coveted spot at the prestigious tournament in Morocco, making every match a crucial step in the journey for these talented and determined teams.
-The Post Ghana