Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed deep pride in the Black Queens following their historic bronze medal win at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The team's third-place finish marks Ghana's first podium appearance at the continental tournament since 2016, a feat Okraku attributes to years of strategic planning and investment. "From the moment we developed the DNA Women's Football Strategy, launched the talent identification program, set up the Academy in the North, improved the Women's Premier League, and enhanced TV coverage, we knew we were heading in the right direction," he said. "Thank God for the bronze.
Our investment in women's football is beginning to pay off." The 2nd Vice President of CAF praised the Black Queens for their resilience and determination, describing the bronze medal as a testament to the untapped potential within Ghanaian women's football. "Although we didn't win the ultimate prize, this achievement speaks volumes about the future of the women's game in Ghana," he added. "We must allow the team to savour this moment." Looking ahead, Okraku called for increased investment, an expanded talent identification system, and a structured pathway for player development from the U-15 level to the senior national team. "With the right systems in place, the talent in our young women is incredible.
We are confident that this is just the beginning," he concluded.
