Match Highlights
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12′ – Princella Adubea opened the scoring for Ghana after a deflected clearance fell kindly into her path, giving the Queens an early lead.
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41′ – Stumai Athumani leveled for Tanzania just before half-time, capitalizing on a headed assist to bring the teams level at the break.
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63′ – Ghana restored their advantage via a penalty calmly converted by Alice Kusi after Princess Marfo was fouled in the box.
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87′ – Evelyn Badu extended the lead, tapping in from close range following a set-piece scramble.
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90′ – Substitute Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah sealed the emphatic win with a composed finish on the counter in stoppage time.
Standings & Implications
The result confirmed Ghana’s rise from second to finish as Group C runners-up, trailing South Africa, and advanced them into the quarter-finals where they will face Algeria. Tanzania’s campaign ended with one point, and they exit the tournament after a valiant but ultimately insufficient effort.
Summary Table
Category | Detail |
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Final Score | Ghana 4–1 Tanzania |
Ghana Goalscorers | Adubea, Kusi, Badu, Boye-Hlorkah |
Tanzania Goal | Athumani |
Group C Finish | Ghana – 2nd place (qualified) |
Tanzania Outcome | Eliminated |
Ghana’s emphatic win not only revived their tournament fortunes but highlighted a team peaking at the right moment. As the knockout phase approaches, their blend of flair, resilience, and tactical execution positions them as one to watch.
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