WAFCON 2022: Black Queens Out Despite Win Against Super Falcons In Ghana

Black Queens of Ghana are out of the continental tournament Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco despite defeating Super Falcons of Nigeria 1-0 in the second round of the qualifier.

Princella Adubea scored the only goal in the first round second leg fixture but the Super Falcons’ 2-0 home victory in the first leg saw the Black Queens lose 2-1 on aggregate.

Defending AFCON champions Nigeria have booked a ticket to the second and final round of the qualifiers as they set their sight on Morocco for the final tournament.

Barcelona forward and falcon skipper Asisat Oshoala led the Nigerian side alongside the experienced duo of Osinachi Ohale and Onome Ebi.

With at least two goals to equal the first leg result, Ghana started on the front foot, creating a series of chances that went up in smokes due to poor finishing and lack of composure in front of goal.

After the interval, Ghana came back stronger and recorded the first goal of the game through Adubea, who slotted home from close range after receiving a through-ball. 

In the 62nd minute, Adubea almost made it 2-0 but her header, having connected to a free-kick, struck the bar.

Ghana almost went 2-0 up five minutes to full time when Adubea hit a shot across the face of the goal but striker Vivian Opoku Konadu failed in her bid to apply the much-needed final touch, letting the Falcons off the hook.

An injury-time bar hit by the Black Queens was the most significant action of the game in the second half after the goal before the referee blew the final whistle.