WWC 2027: Black Queens keep qualification hopes alive with playoff win over Côte d’Ivoire
The Black Queens defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, coming from behind to seal victory in the play-in game.
Ghana secured their place in the 2027 Women's World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire, keeping their dreams alive for African representation in the FIFA Playoff tournament. The Black Queens came from behind to secure victory at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Princess Marfo gave Côte d'Ivoire the lead just four minutes in after a penalty was awarded for a foul on her by Ines Konan.
Despite creating numerous chances, Ghana struggled to equalize before halftime, trailing the Ivorian team. Stella Nyamekye scored a disallowed goal for Ghana shortly after the break, only to have Princess Marfo equalize for Côte d'Ivoire. Josephine Bonsu put Ghana ahead after 13 minutes, followed by a penalty kick from Bonsu, which secured the win for the Black Queens.
The final whistle saw Evelyn Badu and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah miss crucial chances, while Cynthia Konlan made a crucial save late in the game. The victory in the 90 minutes propelled Ghana to one of the two spots available for African teams to compete in the FIFA Playoff tournament, which is set to commence later this year. In the other playoff match, South Africa claimed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, securing their spot in the competition as well.
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