WAFCON 2024: Ghana face tricky Tanzania side in decisive Group C clash

Black Queens are bracing for a decisive test against a confident Tanzania side in their final Group C match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with qualification hopes hanging in the balance.

After a difficult start to the tournament in Morocco, Ghana find themselves needing a win to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stages. The Black Queens lost their opening match 2-0 to defending champions South Africa despite creating several chances and hitting the woodwork twice. In their second game, they took the lead against Mali but failed to hold on, eventually settling for a 1-1 draw.

That result leaves Ghana level on one point with Tanzania, while South Africa and Mali lead the group with four points each. A win on Monday will take Ghana to four points, potentially enough to secure passage to the next round, either as group runners-up or as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, standing in their way is a well-organised Tanzanian team that has shown resilience and quality. The East Africans earned a draw against South Africa, forcing the reigning champions to fight back with a late equaliser. Their fluid style and attacking confidence make them a difficult opponent.

It is now or never for Ghana, who must overcome a tricky Tanzanian side to keep their WAFCON journey alive.