Manhyia South MP demands equal bonuses for Black Queens after WAFCON success

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has made a passionate appeal for equal bonuses for the Black Queens following their third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Despite a challenging start to the tournament, Ghana’s senior women’s national team bounced back strongly, defeating South Africa on penalties to claim the bronze medal—their first podium finish since 2016.

Addressing Parliament during a visit by the Black Queens, Hon. Baffour Awuah called for gender equity in player remuneration, citing the need to uphold the Affirmative Action Act.

"Mr. Speaker, we must ensure that our illustrious Black Queens receive equal pay, comparable to what the Black Stars earn. It’s time we uphold the Affirmative Action Act, which was passed by this very House.

He added that with the Sports Minister being a Member of Parliament, there was an expectation that he would lead efforts to correct the current imbalance.

"Fortunately, the Sports Minister is one of us, and we expect him to champion what is fair and just. The current disparity where the Black Stars receive significantly more than the Black Queens is not only unjust but goes against the very principles of the Affirmative Action Act," he asserted.

As part of the visit, the Minority Caucus in Parliament also presented the team with a cash reward of GHC100,000 in recognition of their achievement.

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