Match Highlights
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26′ – Ghana 1–0: Stella Nyamekye struck first for Ghana, finishing a header following a corner after Morocco goalkeeper Khadija Er‑Rmichi saved an initial aerial effort.
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55′ – Morocco 1–1: Ouzraoui skilfully met a chest-down pass and calmly slotted the equaliser past Ghana’s diving goalkeeper, Cynthia Konlan. Her goal turned the momentum in Morocco’s favour.
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Shootout Drama: With the match still tied after extra time, Morocco edged a tense penalty shootout 4–2, highlighted by Er‑Rmichi’s save and composed spot-kicks from the home side.
Woman of the Match: Sakina Ouzraoui
At just 23, Sakina Ouzraoui showcased her tactical intelligence, technical flair, and composure at key moments—most notably with her decisive equalising goal that helped ignite Morocco’s comeback. Her performance throughout was instrumental in securing the hosts’ first-ever WAFCON final appearance since 2022.
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What This Win Means
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Morocco now prepare to face Nigeria in the WAFCON 2024 final on Saturday, July 25, aiming to lift their first continental women’s title on home soil.
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Ghana will contest the third-place playoff against South Africa, closing out a promising semi-final run with pride.