Ghana's hopes of reaching the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final were dashed after a heartbreaking 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to host Morocco in the semifinals on Monday July 22, 2025.
The , who were aiming for their first WAFCON final appearance since 2006, fell short after Evelyn Badu and Comfort Yeboah missed their spot kicks, handing Morocco a ticket to the final.
The encounter, played before a capacity crowd, began with both sides adopting a measured approach.
However, Ghana seized the initiative and broke the deadlock in the 26th minute through Stella Nyamekye, who reacted swiftly to convert a rebound after Morocco's goalkeeper, Khadija Er-Rmichi, had parried a header from Josephine Bonsu.
