The Black Queens of Ghana defeated Algeria 4-2 on penalties to seal a place in the semi-finals at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Both sides were unable to find a breakthrough in 120 minutes of play.
Stella Nyamekye scored for Ghana in the 27th minute minute but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
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Algeria goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi put up an impressive display stopping the likes of Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu.
Cynthia Konlan emerged as the hero, saving efforts from Marine Dafeur, and Inès Belloumou to give Ghana the edge.
Josephine Bonsu, Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Badu converted their penalties, while Sofia Guellati and Laura Muller scored for Algeria.
Ghana will face hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the semi-finals next week Wednesday.
By Adeboye Amosu
