Sports Minister Kofi Adams charges corporate Ghana to commit to sustained investment in womenâ??s football

Ghana’s Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has charged corporate Ghana to move beyond symbolic praise and commit to sustained investment in women’s sports.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, the Minister argued that the Black Queens' performance at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) must inspire state institutions and the general public to do more for sports in the country.

“Mr. Speaker, the performance of the Black Queens must serve as a national rallying point. This is the moment for state institutions, corporate Ghana and the general public to move beyond symbolic praise and commit to sustained investment in women’s sports,” Kofi Adams said.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation continued, “The Queens have not only proven their worth as athletes but as ambassadors of Ghanaian potential. This is not just about football; it’s a powerful message that when we invest in our women and give them the platform, results will follow. For too long, women’s football in Ghana has existed in the shadows. The Black Queens have broken that ceiling. through sweat, Unity and excellence they have earned the nation’s attention.”

The Black Queens have been celebrated by Parliament today after returning to Ghana at the end of the 2024 WAFCON.

The team had a slow start to the tournament in Morocco, but went all the way to the semi-final, where they lost to the host on penalties.

The Queens subsequently beat South Africa in the third-place playoff match to claim the bronze medal.

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