2026 Women's AFCON (2027 Women's World Cup play-off): Official line-ups for Côte d'Ivoire vs Ghana

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Last chance for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Knocked out in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's AFCON, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana face off this Thursday at 17:00 GMT in Casablanca. The two winners of today's play-offs will advance to the intercontinental play-offs.

Côte d'Ivoire determined to finish strong

After an impressive group stage run, Côte d'Ivoire fell 1-2 to Algeria in the quarter-finals. Eliminated from the AFCON, the Elephantes are now aiming for a spot at the World Cup through the intercontinental play-offs. Their top weapon, Inès Konan, with 4 goals to her name, starts tonight.

Côte d'Ivoire starting XI: K. Océane - A. Kachi Yapo - D. Mariam - A. Kakounan - E. Rebecca - K. Rosemonde - G. Anastasie - K. Inès - E. Dagba Matilde - F. Aïcha - S. Ruth

Ghana eager to return to the world stage

On the other side, Ghana were stunned 2-1 by the Malawian sensation. The Black Queens are determined to return to the Women's World Cup for the first time since 2007.

Ghana starting XI: C. Konlan - Simon - S. Duah - G. Asantewaa - Cudjoe - Princess - Boye-Hlorkah - Boaduwaa - Nyamekye - P. Boakye - Bonsu This is a knockout match. No second chances. The winner will grab one of the two African tickets to the FIFA intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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