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WAFCON: Morocco edge past Ghana on penalties after thrilling semi-final

Hosts win shootout 4-2 in raucous atmosphere to set up final against Nigeria

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Neel Shelat
Jul 23, 2025
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Morocco are through to their second successive WAFCON final, where they will meet Nigeria. Credit: Getty Images

Morocco and Ghana played out one of the most enthralling matches of the tournament in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals as the hosts won a penalty shootout to set up a final against Nigeria.

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