Ghana midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe has shared her heartbreak following the Black Queens' elimination from the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to host nation Morocco.

Ghana had taken the lead in the first half through a well-taken strike by Stella Nyamekye, but Morocco responded after the break with a goal from Sakina Ouzraoui Diki, forcing extra time.

With no further goals in the additional 30 minutes, the match was settled via penalties, where Ghana fell short 4-2. "It's really hard luck today, I have to say.

This one actually hurt," Cudjoe told reporters. "I feel like we gave everything.