The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has cleared all outstanding allowances owed to the Black Queens ahead of their crucial Group C match against Tanzania at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco, Her Excellency Charity Gbedawo, confirmed the payments in an interview with Joy Sports, noting that the intervention came just in time to lift the team’s morale.
“They had a few challenges along the line… their finances were delayed a bit. But to the glory of God, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, facilitated the quick release of the money, and they have been sorted out,” she stated.
Ambassador Gbedawo expressed confidence that the resolution of the financial issues will inspire the players ahead of Monday’s must-win fixture.
“Their morale has gone up, so on this note, I believe that tomorrow’s match they are going to make Ghana proud. I know they will score and qualify for the next stage.”
The Black Queens are currently bottom of Group C with just one point from two matches, following a 2-0 loss to South Africa and a 1-1 draw with Mali. To progress, Ghana must beat Tanzania and hope South Africa defeat Mali, which would boost their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals, either as group runners-up or among the best third-placed teams.
With motivation restored and everything on the line, Monday’s showdown offers the Black Queens one final chance to keep their WAFCON dreams alive.
