Black Queens face Côte d’Ivoire in WAFCON play-off for 2027 World Cup spot
Ghana’s Black Queens will face Côte d’Ivoire in a crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) play-off on Thursday, August 13, with a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off Tournament at stake. The Black Queens were denied automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to […]
Ghana's Black Queens will contest a pivotal 2026 WAFCON play-off against Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday, August 13, with a coveted spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off Tournament on the line. The Black Queens were denied an automatic berth at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Malawi in their quarter-final at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Boakye-Hlorkah put Ghana ahead early, but Malawi equalized through Chawinga, only for Kadzere to secure a dramatic victory in the 79th minute. Despite the loss, the Black Queens retain a pathway to the World Cup through the African play-off. They will now face Côte d'Ivoire in the decisive match, with the winner joining Nigeria and South Africa in the global play-off tournament.
The African play-offs serve as a secondary route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, alongside the competition involving other confederations. The tournament's first phase is set for November and December 2026, culminating in a final phase in February 2027, where the top teams from each path will vie for the ultimate World Cup qualification.
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