From WAFCON heartbreak to World Cup survival: Black Queens face Côte d’Ivoire in must-win World Cup Play-Off
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens will face Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, August 13, in a crucial WAFCON play-in match as they look to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive. The Black Queens entered the play-in after suffering a 2-1 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi in Sunday’s quarter-final […]
Ghana's Black Queens are due to take on Côte d'Ivoire in a decisive WAFCON play-in match on Thursday, August 13, in a bid to secure their place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. This match follows a 2-1 defeat to Malawi in the quarter-finals of the WAFCON tournament, which saw the Black Queens eliminated from contention for the semi-finals and automatic qualification for the World Cup.
The loss highlighted a significant turnaround in the match, with Ghana initially leading through Cynthia Boakye-Hlorkah before Malawi equalized and took the lead via Temwa Chawinga. Rose Kadzere sealed the victory for Malawi in the 79th minute. This defeat effectively ended Ghana's aspirations of reaching the semi-finals and achieving automatic qualification for the Women's World Cup.
Should Ghana triumph against Côte d'Ivoire in the play-in, they will advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup Play-Off Tournament alongside defending champions Nigeria. The winners of these two matches will join the FIFA Play-Off Tournament, providing an additional pathway to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. The final qualification spots for the tournament will be determined through the FIFA Play-Off process, involving teams from various confederations.
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