Morocco Women and Ghana Women are set to clash in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Olympic Stadium Rabat. The Atlas Lionesses, ranked 60th in the world, secured a 3-1 victory over Mali in the quarter-finals. Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring early on and then added a second from the penalty spot in the 79th minute. Kenza Chapelle sealed the win with a goal in the closing moments, while Aissata Traore pulled one back for Mali in stoppage time.
This will be Morocco’s second consecutive appearance in the semi-finals, as they look to claim their first AFCON title. However, they face a tough challenge against Ghana, who advanced to this stage by defeating Algeria in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
In their previous encounter in the WAFCON in 2000, Ghana emerged victorious with a 3-0 win. Morocco Women have been in impressive form, scoring 10 goals in four games and remaining unbeaten since April. On the other hand, Ghana has struggled to secure wins from open play, with just four victories in 12 official matches.
Ghana, three-time AFCON runners-up, will be aiming to reach the finals for the first time since 2016. However, Morocco Women are considered heavy favorites to clinch a spot in the final. The prediction for this exciting clash is a 2-1 victory for Morocco Women.
In terms of betting tips, it is advisable to wager on Morocco Women to win, expect over 2.5 goals in the match, and anticipate both teams to score. With Morocco’s strong form and Ghana’s inconsistencies, the Atlas Lionesses are likely to come out on top in this highly anticipated semi-final showdown.
The article was written by Sachin Bhat, a passionate football fan with a deep love for Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo. His expertise and insights into the game make him a valuable contributor to sports journalism. The article was edited by Peter P before publication.
