{"id":5134,"date":"2025-07-26T10:18:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=5134"},"modified":"2025-07-26T10:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:18:03","slug":"awcon-2025-ghana-claim-bronze-after-penalty-shootout-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/awcon-2025-ghana-claim-bronze-after-penalty-shootout-win\/","title":{"rendered":"AWCON 2025: Ghana Claim Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a match brimming with tension, heart, and sheer willpower, <strong>Ghana\u2019s Black Queens<\/strong> edged out <strong>South Africa\u2019s Banyana Banyana<\/strong> to clinch third place in the <strong>Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON)<\/strong> after a gripping 2-1 victory, sealed through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clash, which saw two of Africa\u2019s football powerhouses face off, delivered a spectacle worthy of the tournament\u2019s climax. Tanzanian fans watching the match were treated to high-octane women\u2019s football that emphasized not just skill but also African pride and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"AWCON 2025: Ghana Claim Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win\" class=\"wp-image-5136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp-1068x1335.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvFBrFWgAACSUp.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Half:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Africa struck first, thanks to <strong>Noxolo Mthandi<\/strong>&#8216;s 45th-minute goal, giving Banyana Banyana a deserved 1-0 lead at halftime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Half:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ghana returned with full force and purpose. The game turned in the 68th minute when <strong>Andile Dlamini<\/strong> unfortunately scored an own goal, leveling the match at 1-1.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactical changes from both sides defined the rest of the second half, but with no further goals, penalties would decide the fate of the bronze medal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gww_LyNawAAWtLO.jpg\" alt=\"AWCON 2025: Ghana Claim Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win\" class=\"wp-image-5135\" style=\"width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gww_LyNawAAWtLO.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gww_LyNawAAWtLO-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gww_LyNawAAWtLO-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gww_LyNawAAWtLO-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Penalty Shootout Drama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Penalty 5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Motlhalo<\/td><td>\u2705 Mbane<\/td><td>\u274c Holweni<\/td><td>\u274c Magaia<\/td><td>\u2705 Seoposenwe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ghana<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c Boye-Hlorkah<\/td><td>\u2705 Kusi<\/td><td>\u2705 Bonsu Kyerewaa<\/td><td>\u2705 Cudjoe<\/td><td>\u2705 Amoh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Ghana converting four of their five penalties<\/strong> and <strong>South Africa missing two<\/strong>, the Black Queens walked away victorious with a 4-3 shootout win. Their mental strength and sharpness under pressure were evident and admirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Key Substitutions and Tactical Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ghana made four impactful changes right at the restart, with <strong>Adubea, Badu, Achiaa, and Amoh<\/strong> bringing renewed energy and stability.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Africa responded with strategic substitutions of their own, but the Ghanaian defense held strong.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goalkeeper Dlamini<\/strong> was unfortunately at the center of the own goal, a moment that shifted the game\u2019s momentum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf.jpg\" alt=\"AWCON 2025: Ghana Claim Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win\" class=\"wp-image-5137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwvHt9yWcAAQNYf-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 What\u2019s Next for Ghana and South Africa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghana secured their AWCON bronze in style, sending a strong message ahead of upcoming qualifiers for global tournaments. South Africa, although disappointed, remains a force in African football and will bounce back with valuable lessons learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf81 Win Big with Bangbet \u2013 Your Home for Football Betting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re backing your favorite African teams or looking to spice up your football weekends,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz-m\"> <strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> has got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Why<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/promotions\"><strong> Bangbet Tanzania<\/strong><\/a><strong> is your winning play:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instant payouts<\/strong> and a <strong>user-friendly mobile experience<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live betting<\/strong> on all major tournaments, including AWCON, EPL, UCL, and more<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusive welcome bonuses<\/strong> for new users in Tanzania<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual games<\/strong>, <strong>Jackpot challenges<\/strong>, and <strong>24\/7 customer support<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Sign up today on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/\"> <strong>Bangbet Tanzania<\/strong><\/a> and join thousands of Tanzanians turning every match into a winning moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP.jpg\" alt=\"AWCON 2025: Ghana Claim Bronze After Penalty Shootout Win\" class=\"wp-image-5138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gwu4gMWXAAIxSuP-696x695.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 AWCON 3rd place playoff between Ghana and South Africa was more than a match \u2013 it was a testament to the rising quality and competitiveness of African women\u2019s football. With Ghana triumphing under immense pressure, fans across the continent, including here in Tanzania, were treated to a footballing masterclass that will be remembered for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep supporting African football. Keep believing in our women. And don\u2019t forget to place your winning predictions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/jackpot\/match-game\"><strong>Bangbet.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a match brimming with tension, heart, and sheer willpower, Ghana\u2019s Black Queens edged out South Africa\u2019s Banyana Banyana to clinch third place in the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) after a gripping 2-1 victory, sealed through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. 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