Sports Minister Kofi Adams fired up Ghana's Black Queens ahead of their big comeback tournament. The women's football team heads to Morocco for the 2024 CAF Women's AFCON starting July 7th. Adams told the players to remember Ghana's independence spirit as they chase glory on the field. The minister wants every Ghanaian to back the team during this crucial moment. He believes the Black Queens can bring pride back to the nation.
The tournament runs from July 7th through July 26th with tough group matches ahead. Ghana faces South Africa first on July 7th before taking on Mali four days later. The Black Queens wrap up group play against Tanzania on July 14th. Teams that advance from the group stage move into knockout rounds leading to the final. The winner earns bragging rights across Africa.
Ghana once ruled women's football during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Black Queens earned respect from teams across the continent during those golden years. However, the squad has missed the FIFA Women's World Cup since 2007. This long absence has left fans hungry for success on the global stage. Adams sees this tournament as the first step back to the top.
The minister highlighted the path toward the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Adams stressed that coaches, players, fans and officials must work together. Government support flows from the highest levels as Ghana prepares for this challenge. The entire country believes the Black Queens can reclaim their place among Africa's elite teams.
The tournament runs from July 7th through July 26th with tough group matches ahead. Ghana faces South Africa first on July 7th before taking on Mali four days later. The Black Queens wrap up group play against Tanzania on July 14th. Teams that advance from the group stage move into knockout rounds leading to the final. The winner earns bragging rights across Africa.
Ghana once ruled women's football during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Black Queens earned respect from teams across the continent during those golden years. However, the squad has missed the FIFA Women's World Cup since 2007. This long absence has left fans hungry for success on the global stage. Adams sees this tournament as the first step back to the top.
The minister highlighted the path toward the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Adams stressed that coaches, players, fans and officials must work together. Government support flows from the highest levels as Ghana prepares for this challenge. The entire country believes the Black Queens can reclaim their place among Africa's elite teams.
