WAFCON: Ex-Ghana international Anthony Baffoe backs Black Queens despite loss to Morocco

Ghana national team legend Anthony Baffoe has urged the women’s national team to remain firm ahead of the third place game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The Black Queens will battle South Africa for the bronze medal after a painful loss to hosts Morocco in the second semifinals at the Rabat Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

Stella Nyamekye fired Ghana into the lead in the 26th minute before Sakina Ouzraoui pulled parity in the 58th minute to send the game into extra time. Morocco ran away with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory after 120 minutes.

Baffoe, who was the Deputy Secretary General for Football and Development at the Confederation of African Football, lauded the team for a yeoman’s job.

“Bravo to our gallant Queens! We are truly proud of you. You fought with heart, you showed the world your strength and spirit. This team gives us hope because what we have is not just players, we have a real team. Hold your heads high, Queens Congratulations to Morocco” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bravo to our gallant Queens! We are truly proud of you. You fought with heart, you showed the world your strength and spirit. This team gives us hope—because what we have is not just players, we have a real team. Hold your heads high, Queens… 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭congratulations to Morocco 🇲🇦…

— Anthony Baffoe 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@AnthonyBaffoe) July 22, 2025

The Black Queens will now shift their attention to the upcoming third place match against Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Friday. They will hope to secure a bronze medal to appease Ghanaians, having missed out on the ultimate title.