Ghana's women crashed out against South Africa during their big comeback match. The Black Queens started strong and almost found the net early against the defending champions. Keeper Andile Dlamini pulled off an amazing save that kept the ball from crossing the line. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren watched his team control the opening minutes at the tournament. The Ghanaian ladies looked ready to spring a major upset against their rivals.
Everything went wrong when South Africa struck twice before halftime ended. Linda Motlhalo buried a penalty kick after Grace Asantewaa committed a foul inside the penalty area. Jermaine Seoposenwe added another goal just four minutes later with a perfect low shot. The defending champions turned the game around completely against the run of play. Ghana found themselves trailing 2-0 despite playing better football.
The second half brought more heartbreak for the African underdogs. Alice Kusi and Evelyn Badu both smashed shots off the crossbar during different attacks. Substitute Princess Marfo came close with a powerful drive that tested the South African goalkeeper. Ghana created multiple scoring chances but failed to convert any of them into goals. The Black Queens ran out of time and ideas as the final whistle approached.
This defeat puts serious pressure on Ghana ahead of their remaining group matches. The team must beat Mali and Tanzania to have any hope of reaching the knockout rounds. Ghana returned to this competition after missing the last tournament back during 2018.
Everything went wrong when South Africa struck twice before halftime ended. Linda Motlhalo buried a penalty kick after Grace Asantewaa committed a foul inside the penalty area. Jermaine Seoposenwe added another goal just four minutes later with a perfect low shot. The defending champions turned the game around completely against the run of play. Ghana found themselves trailing 2-0 despite playing better football.
The second half brought more heartbreak for the African underdogs. Alice Kusi and Evelyn Badu both smashed shots off the crossbar during different attacks. Substitute Princess Marfo came close with a powerful drive that tested the South African goalkeeper. Ghana created multiple scoring chances but failed to convert any of them into goals. The Black Queens ran out of time and ideas as the final whistle approached.
This defeat puts serious pressure on Ghana ahead of their remaining group matches. The team must beat Mali and Tanzania to have any hope of reaching the knockout rounds. Ghana returned to this competition after missing the last tournament back during 2018.
