Ghana Beats Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCON to Keep Women's World Cup Qualification Hopes Alive
- On Thursday in Casablanca, Ghana secured one of Africa's two places in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup inter-confederation play-offs by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1.
- Following a shock quarterfinal defeat by Malawi, the Black Queens were forced into this qualification route, ending their hopes of winning the WAFCON title this year.
- Princess Marfo equalized in the 59th minute, heading beyond goalkeeper Lamfir as the Elephants failed to clear a corner, canceling out Konan's fourth-minute penalty.
- Josephine Bonsu scored the winner 18 minutes from time, converting a penalty after Aboa Yapo handled a ferocious shot from Grace Asantewaa.
- Ten teams will compete in the inter-confederation play-offs across two international breaks between November and February, with three mini-tournament winners securing places in next year's World Cup in Brazil.
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Ghana beats Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCON to keep Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive
Ghana has come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and earn one of Africa’s last two chances to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.
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