The CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 is down to its final four, with two high-stakes semifinals scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Host nation Morocco will face Ghana at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, while defending champions South Africa reignite their classic rivalry with Nigeria at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.
Morocco, buoyed by passionate home support, seeks to build on their 3-1 quarterfinal win over Mali. Coach Jorge Vilda praises his team’s “chemistry” and “soul.”
However, they’ll meet a relentless Ghanaian side, led by goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan, whose penalty heroics secured their spot.
Ghana, with the tournament’s best defensive record (just two goals conceded), aims to “shake things up,” as coach Kim Björkegren puts it. While Morocco boasts a potent attack, Ghana remains unfazed by the home crowd.
In the other semifinal, Nigeria take on South Africa. Nigeria has been dominant, winning all group matches with no goals conceded and a commanding 5-0 quarterfinal win against Zambia. Standouts include Michelle Alozie, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Esther Okoronkwo.
South Africa, under Desiree Ellis, has shown resilience, notably with goalkeeper Andile Dlamini’s brilliance in their penalty shootout win over Senegal. Ellis emphasizes her team’s “collective memory” of beating Nigeria in 2022.
While Nigeria leads statistically, South Africa’s recent triumph adds an explosive dynamic to this highly anticipated match.
