The Black Queens of Ghana showcased their dominance in a spectacular fashion, securing a resounding 5-0 victory over Rwanda in the second leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. With this remarkable performance, they advanced to the next round with a commanding 12-0 aggregate scoreline across both legs.
Midfield maestro Alice Kusi emerged as the star of the match, stealing the show with a remarkable hat-trick. Under the skilled guidance of head coach Nora Hauptle, the senior women’s football team of Ghana has been experiencing a remarkable resurgence, notably maintaining a clean sheet in all their matches thus far.
The second leg, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, saw Alice Kusi kick-start the scoring spectacle with a breathtaking long-range strike from 25 yards, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Kusi’s remarkable form continued as she swiftly doubled the lead just four minutes later with her second goal of the game.
Kusi’s exceptional performance culminated in a hattrick, as she found the back of the net for the third time in the 37th minute, earning herself the match ball. Evelyn Badu added her contribution to the first-half triumph by adding another goal to the tally for the Black Queens.
In the second half, The Queens displayed composure and maintained their poised demeanor, securing their place in the next round with a stunning 5-0 victory.
The match was decisively sealed in the 93rd minute, with Evelyn Badu scoring once again, cementing a comprehensive victory for the Black Queens. With this triumph, the Black Queens will now set their sights on facing Namibia in the subsequent round of qualifiers as they continue their inspiring journey in the quest for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.