In a showpiece third-place match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024, Ghana’s Black Queens and defending champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are set to clash for the bronze medal in Casablanca. After dramatic semifinal exits for both sides—Ghana losing on penalties to hosts Morocco, and South Africa succumbing to Nigeria—both teams now head into the consolation final with renewed determination to salvage pride.
Ghana’s campaign saw them fall 4–2 in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw in regulation time, while South Africa’s title defence was halted by a 2–1 defeat to Nigeria. For both nations, the bronze match represents an opportunity to soften the sting of semifinal heartbreak and end the tournament on a positive note.
Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren spoke candidly ahead of the fixture, acknowledging the disappointment within the squad but emphasising the team’s resolve to regroup and deliver a strong finish. “We had a group of coaches, staff members, and players who were really disappointed, but back on track again and focused on the next game… We want to do the best we can to win it,” he declared.
The bronze medal showdown is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025, kicking off at 19:00 GMT at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. With both teams looking to write the previous match’s disappointment out of memory, anticipation is high for a fiercely contested and emotionally charged encounter.
As the Black Queens hunt their first medal in the tournament’s history and Banyana Banyana seek a strong defense response, this fixture promises high stakes, fierce competition, and the perfect opportunity for redemption on the WAFCON stage.
