The Black Queens of Ghana have secured their place in the next round of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, delivering an emphatic 5-0 victory over Rwanda in the second leg of the competition.
Midfield maestro Alice Kusi was the star of the show, registering a remarkable hat-trick, while Evelyn Badu also contributed to Ghana's commanding 12-0 aggregate scoreline over the two legs.
Under the guidance of head coach Nora Hauptle, the senior women's team has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence, maintaining clean sheets in all their matches thus far.
In the second leg, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, Alice Kusi set the tone with a spectacular long-range strike from 25 yards to open the scoring.
Kusi continued her superb performance by doubling the lead just four minutes later, securing her second goal of the game. She completed her hattrick in the 37th minute, solidifying her position as the standout player of the match.
Evelyn Badu added another goal in the first half, contributing to the Black Queens' dominant performance.
In the second half, The Queens maintained their composure and controlled the game effectively.
The match was sealed in the 93rd minute when Evelyn Badu found the net once more, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Black Queens.
With this impressive win, the Black Queens will now face Namibia in the next round of qualifiers as they continue their journey in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
