Ghana’s Black Queens are through to the semi-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shoutout victory over Algeria in Berkane on Saturday afternoon.
Cynthia Konlan produced a heroic display during the shootouts, saving twice as the Black Queens reach the semi-final for the first time in over a decade.
Ghana thought they had taken the lead halfway into the first half after Stella Nyamekye had the ball into the net but after a video assistant referee review, the goal was disallowed.
The Black Queens continued to dominate the first half, coming close through the ever-present Doris Boaduwaa and Chantelle Hlorkah.
After the break, coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren introduced Evelyn Badu for Nyamekye before Princella Adubea replaced Princess Marfo.
Badu had a golden opportunity to steal a late for the Black Queens but the Norway-based midfielder miss-kicked the ball forcing the game to extra time.
The Black Queens started the extra time cautiously but ended strongly creating two glorious opportunities which fell to Boaduwaa, but the striker missed both one-on-one chances.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan became the heroine of the team after saving two spot kicks as the Black Queens converted their penalties to win 4-2.
The Black Queens will face host Morocco in the semi-final of the competition.