Morocco has secured a WAFCON final berth after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Ghana, setting up a high-stakes clash with Nigeria this Saturday, NaijNaira can report.
The Moroccan side kept their cool to win 4-2 on penalties at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Ghana took the lead midway through the first half when Stella Nyamekye finished off a loose ball after Josephine Bonsu’s header ricocheted off the post.
It wasn’t until the 55th minute that Morocco responded, with Sakina Ouzraoui controlling a chest-high pass before slotting it past goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan.
Neither team could break the deadlock in extra time, pushing the match into penalties where Morocco sealed their ticket to the final.
Nigeria, who reached the final earlier by defeating South Africa 2-1, will now face Morocco in what promises to be a heated showdown.
Morocco has been making consistent strides in women’s football, making their WAFCON final debut in 2022 and reaching the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Earlier in the tournament, Morocco beat Mali 3-1 in the quarterfinals, while Ghana edged Algeria on penalties after a goalless draw.
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