Morocco edge Ghana on penalties to reach WAFCON final

Morocco reached the WAFCON final after a hard-fought 1‑1 draw with Ghana, ultimately prevailing 4‑2 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Ghana seized the initiative early on and opened the scoring in the 26th minute following a well-delivered corner. Stella Nyamekye rose highest to power a header past Khadija Er‑Rmichi, putting the Black Queens ahead and energizing their push for a historic first final.

Morocco responded after halftime, asserting dominance in possession. In the 55th minute, Sakina Ouzraoui finished with composure on a defensive error from Comfort Yeboah, leveling the match and bringing parity before extra time m.

Regulation and extra time passed without further goals, despite Morocco pushing forward with intent.

In the shootout, Morocco claimed the initiative. Hanane Aït El Haj struck the decisive first spot kick for the hosts. Ghana answered with Alice Kusi and Josephine Bonsu, but misses from Evelyn Badu and Comfort Yeboah tilted the balance.

Morocco converted all four, including a cool finish from Anissa Lahmari, securing a 4‑2 shootout win and a spot in the final.