WAFCON 2024: Semi-finals preview, schedule and how to watch both games live

 WAFCON 2024: Semi-finals preview, schedule and how to watch both games live

🌍 Four teams left: Nigeria 🇳🇬, South Africa 🇿🇦, Ghana 🇬🇭 & hosts Morocco 🇲🇦

🔥 Super Falcons vs Banyana Banyana in a fierce rivalry

🏟️ Ghana aim to break a 19-year drought vs red-hot Morocco

📅 July 22, 2025

🕕 Nigeria vs South Africa - 18:00 WAT (Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca)

🕘 Ghana vs Morocco - 21:00 WAT (Olympic Stadium, Rabat)

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Nigeria vs South Africa

The semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations are set, and Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ready to face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a blockbuster showdown on July 22. The match will take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca at 18:00 West African Time, with live coverage on SuperSport and SABC 3.

This match is the 11th WAFCON meeting between the two sides, and Nigeria holds a dominant head-to-head record with seven wins from their last ten encounters. However, South Africa got the better of Nigeria in 2022, a victory that helped them claim their first-ever WAFCON title.

Nigeria are in strong form, coming off a commanding 5-0 quarter-final win over Zambia. Their defence remains unbreached, with key performances from Osinachi Ohale, Ashley Plumptre, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. Up front, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Rinsola Babajide have added flair and threat.

South Africa, though missing star forward Thembi Kgatlana, remain dangerous with Jermaine Seoposenwe, Hildah Magaia, and Lebogang Ramalepe in their ranks. They advanced after a tough penalty shootout win over Senegal, but fatigue may be a factor after 120 minutes of play.

With high stakes, deep history, and top talent on both sides, this encounter promises intensity, passion, and possibly another classic chapter in their storied rivalry.

Ghana vs Morocco

In the second semi-final, Ghana will take on hosts Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on July 22 at 21:00 West African Time. The match will be televised live on SuperSport and SABC 3.

Ghana’s Black Queens are aiming to reach the WAFCON final for the first time since 2006 and break a 19-year semi-final jinx. They arrive in good spirits after edging out Algeria in a tense penalty shootout during the quarter-finals. Though their overall recent form has been inconsistent, they have shown grit throughout the tournament and now find themselves one step away from the final.

Historically, Ghana have the upper hand against Morocco, defeating them 3-0 in their only previous WAFCON meeting in 2000. But times have changed. The Atlas Lionesses, now ranked higher than Ghana, are unbeaten in their last eight games and have scored the most goals in the tournament – ten in four matches.

Led by coach Jorge Vilda, Morocco boast a strong squad, with key contributions from Ibtissam Jraidi, who scored twice in their 3-1 quarter-final win over Mali. The team also enjoys strong home support, which has lifted their performances so far.

Ghana’s resurgence has been driven by players like Evelyn Badu, Alice Kusi, and Grace Asantewaa. They’ll need a disciplined and spirited performance to stop Morocco’s momentum and silence the crowd in Rabat.

With contrasting styles and a place in the final on the line, the match is expected to be tightly contested and could go down to the wire. Both teams have everything to play for in what promises to be an intense and emotional battle.