The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to ensure the welfare and progress of the Black Queens.
In a statement, the GFA said it continues to collaborate harmoniously with the ministry to address the concerns of the players and provide the necessary support for the team’s success in their upcoming fixtures.
This comes in the wake of recent reports about the Black Queens’ boycott of training sessions due to unpaid bonuses from their third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Each player is owed $9,500 in outstanding payments. The standoff led to a two-day protest before intervention from GFA President Kurt Okraku, who met the team on Monday morning.
Following the meeting, all 24 players returned to training at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday evening ahead of Tuesday’s decisive WAFCON qualifier second leg against Egypt. The session ended on a positive note, with players, officials, and Okraku dancing together after training.
The GFA has also dismissed reports suggesting that Sports Minister Kofi Adams had dismissed the concerns of the players. The Association emphasised that both the GFA and the Ministry remain united in their goal of promoting women’s football and ensuring the Black Queens receive the recognition and resources they deserve.
It further appealed to Ghanaians to rally behind the team as they aim to secure qualification for next year’s WAFCON tournament.
Black Queens go into the second leg with a 3–0 aggregate advantage, following goals from Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah, and Grace Amponsah in the first leg in Ismailia. The return match is scheduled for 15:30 GMT at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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