Women AFCON 2018: Semi-finalists Known

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. They picked their qualification ticket on Friday November 23, 2018 after they drew 1-1 with the Black Queens of Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium. The draw came as a sigh of relief for the players and fans whose dream is to reach the final of the competition. It was a tough encounter that kept fans on their feet shouting at the top of their voices and encouraging the players. The Cameroonians began the game in a rather timid note and lost the chances they had.

The Black Queens of Ghana opened scores at the 17th minute through a freekick by Portia Boakye. The goal instilled some awareness in the Lionesses who equally fought back with vigour. At the 43rd minute Manie Christine equalised for Cameroon through penalty after Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene was fouled in the 18m box. The second half saw a domination by the Lionesses, but they failed to create killer chances. Attempts by the Ghanaians to increase scores were futile. Cameroon finished on top of Group A with seven points. Mali is second with six po...