Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in Wafcon quarter-finals

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Cynthia Konlan
Ghana goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan saved two spot kicks in the shootout [Confederation of African Football]

Ghana beat Algeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) to set up a semi-final meeting with hosts Morocco.

Cynthia Konlan was the hero for the Black Queens, saving from Marine Dafeur and Ines Belloumou in the shootout before Evelyn Badu converted the winner and sparked joyous celebrations.

The West Africans were the brighter side for the majority of a scrappy encounter in Berkane, with Algeria lacking a cutting edge in the final third.

Stella Nyamekye thought she had fired the Black Queens in front in the 27th minute, but her fierce strike was ruled out after a VAR check for a marginal offside in the build-up.

Badu then spurned a glorious chance to win it for the West Africans with three minutes remaining of the 90 when she failed to connect with a knock-down some eight yards out.

The two sides cancelled each other out during extra time, with the only chance of note coming when Algeria midfielder Ghoutia Karchouni sent a long-range effort over the bar at the end of the first period.

Ghana striker Doris Boaduwaa threatened twice late on but first goalkeeper Chloe N'Gazi and then centre-back Roselene Khezami made vital clearances.

Algeria exit the tournament without conceding a goal while Ghana will now travel to Rabat to take on Morocco, who beat Mali 3-1 on Friday, in the last four on Tuesday (19:00 GMT).

More to follow.



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