Ghana’s Black Queens secured their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations medal since 2016, defeating South Africa 4-3 on penalties in the bronze-medal match.
Assistant captain Alice Kusi expressed relief at clinching fourth overall WAFCON bronze for Ghana under coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, appointed months earlier.
Kusi, named Player of the Match, stated: “I’m happy we didn’t go home empty-handed. We weren’t just here to participate we made an impact.” She thanked Ghanaian supporters for backing the team through group-stage challenges, noting nationwide encouragement seen “on media.” The forward emphasized the medal’s significance despite falling short of gold.
The victory marks a milestone for Bjorkegren’s revitalized squad, with Kusi’s tournament performance underscoring her leadership role. Ghana previously medaled in 1998 (bronze), 2002 (silver), and 2016 (bronze).