Ghana drawn against South Africa, Mali and Tanzania in Group C of Women’s AFCON
Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn into Group C for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament, which will take place in Morocco next year.
The draw, which took place on Friday night, revealed that Ghana will face defending champions South Africa, Tanzania, and Mali in the group stage.
Host nation Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, and DR Congo are in Group A, while Group B consists of Nigeria, Algeria, Tunisia, and Botswana.
This draw sets the stage for a challenging yet rewarding journey for the Queens, highlighted by their clash against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, as well as matches against Mali’s Les Aiglonnes and Tanzania’s Twiga Stars.
The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will run from July 5 to July 26, 2025, in Morocco.
Full Draw
Group A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo
As hosts and finalists of the previous edition, Morocco will be under pressure to meet the expectations of the home crowd.
The Atlas Lionesses will face Zambia, who claimed a commendable third place in 2022, and Senegal, a team that has shown continuous improvement on the continental stage.
DR Congo, absent from recent editions, return with hopes of surprising the competition and reclaiming its former glory.
Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
A true powerhouse of African football, 11-time champions Nigeria will aim for a 12th title to strengthen their dominance.
Tunisia will look to confirm their recent progress, while Algeria makes a highly anticipated return to the competition.
Botswana, an underdog, could play the role of a disruptor, with a team on the rise.
Group C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania
Defending champions South Africa, riding high from their 2022 victory, will face tough challenges from some formidable opponents.
Ghana, with its rich footballing tradition, will be aiming to return to the top.
Mali and Tanzania, often overlooked, will be eager to prove their ability to compete with the continent’s best.
