GFA President Hails Black Queens’ Bronze Medal, Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Football Development
The president of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has expressed immense pride in the Black Queens’ historic Bronze medal win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in women’s football. Following Ghana’s third-place triumph, the 2nd Vice CAF President highlighted the impact of the GFA’s strategic initiatives, including the DNA Women’s Football Strategy.
“From the moment we developed the strategy, launched the talent identification program, established the Academy in the North, invested in the Women’s Premier League, and boosted TV coverage, we knew we were on the right path,” he said. “Thank God for the Bronze. Our investment in women’s football is yielding results, and we’re confident about our collective future.”
President Simeon-Okraku praised the Black Queens for their resilience and determination, acknowledging that their achievement signals greater potential for Ghanaian women’s football.
“We need to let the team enjoy this moment. Although they didn’t win the ultimate trophy, their achievement speaks volumes about the huge potential in our women’s game,” he stated.
Looking ahead, he emphasized the need for sustained investment, expanded talent identification programs, and a structured pathway for player development from the U-15 level to the senior national team.
“With the right investment, more talent identification programs, and a natural progression of players, we’ll reach our desired destination,” he affirmed. “The talent in them is unbelievable.”
The Black Queens’ bronze medal marks Ghana’s first WAFCON podium finish in over two decades, reigniting hopes for a new era of dominance in African women’s football.
