The Black Queens of Ghana suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Morocco in stoppage time in head coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s first match in charge.
A late strike from Sakina Ouzraoui Diki sealed the victory for the Atlas Lionesses in an intense friendly encounter.
Despite an impressive performance from the Black Queens, they were unable to capitalize on key opportunities. They controlled large portions of the game, creating several chances, but their finishing let them down. Morocco, on the other hand, proved clinical, snatching the winner in the dying moments.
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Defeat on the road.
🇲🇦 1:0 🇬🇭 #ShineBlackQueens ✨#BringBackTheLove 💕 pic.twitter.com/ahCGpUInEB
— Ghana Women National Teams 🇬🇭 (@GhanaWNT) February 21, 2025
This result extends Ghana’s struggles against Morocco, as they have now lost both meetings between the two sides. Their previous encounter on April 12, 2022, ended in a 2-0 defeat, and Morocco continues to dominate in head-to-head statistics with a 3-0 aggregate score over two matches.
The loss is a setback for the Black Queens as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Morocco entered the game in fine form, boasting five wins and a draw in their last six matches, while Ghana came into the fixture having played just one game in recent times—a defeat.
Match Statistics Comparison:
- Goals Scored per Match: Morocco 2.7 – Ghana 0
- Goals Conceded per Match: Morocco 0.8 – Ghana 4
- Minutes per Goal Scored: Morocco 28 – Ghana 22.5
- Match Goals Average: Morocco 3.5 – Ghana 4
- Total Goals Scored: Morocco 21 – Ghana 4
Despite the defeat, the Black Queens showed glimpses of promise, particularly in their build-up play and overall control of the game. However, their lack of efficiency in front of goal proved costly.
Ghana will have a chance to regroup when they face Moroccan club champions AS FAR in three days, hoping to bounce back from this disappointing loss and refine their preparations ahead of WAFCON.
