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Ghana Beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 to Reach 2027 Women’s World Cup Intercontinental Playoff

Ghana Beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 to Reach 2027 Women’s World Cup Intercontinental Playoff

Ghana’s Black Queens fought back from a goal down to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in Casablanca and secure Africa’s intercontinental playoff ticket for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Inès Konan gave Côte d’Ivoire an early lead from the penalty spot after a VAR review. Ghana improved after the break, with Princess Marfo heading in the equaliser from a corner in the 58th minute. A second VAR review awarded Ghana a late penalty for handball, and Josephine Bonsu converted to complete the comeback. The Black Queens held on despite losing Doris Boaduwaa, Evelyn Badu and Susan Ama Duah to injuries. Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa in the other playoff tie.

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mary

What changed for Ghana after going behind early, and which part of the comeback stood out most to those who followed the match?

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jayjay

Agreed, but the biggest takeaway is Ghana finding a way through after a difficult start to secure the playoff spot.

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jaruma

Coming back after a VAR-reviewed penalty makes Ghana's result feel even more significant. The Black Queens showed real composure to secure the playoff ticket.

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bola

It is a strong win, but the intercontinental playoff ticket is not the same as qualifying for the World Cup itself. There is still another hurdle.

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lily

Ghana should treat this as momentum, then focus on reviewing the early concession and preparing carefully for the different challenge ahead.

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