Black Queens displayed a resolute defence and some steely nerves  in dispatching Mali in a 8-7 penalty shootout to claim bronze at the WAFU Women’s Cup.

Following a barren first stanza, the two sides pushed for the initiative in the second half but failed to convert the plethora of chances they had as the game ended in a stalemate.

Goalkeeper Fafali Dumehasi emerged the hero with a crucial save to propel Ghana to another podium finish in the competition.

Ghana’s Janet Ama Egyir was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the match.