Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has honoured the national women’s football team, the Black Queens, with a GH₵100,000 cash donation following their remarkable third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco.
The gesture, announced on the floor of Parliament by Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, comes amid growing calls for greater support and investment in women’s football in Ghana.
“Mr. Speaker, while we’ve heard many words of commendation, tangible financial support has yet to follow,” Afenyo-Markin said. “We, the Minority Members of Parliament, are humbled yet proud to be the first to publicly recognise the dedication of the Black Queens by donating GH₵100,000 to the team.”
The donation is being hailed as a concrete step in appreciating the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Queens, who battled their way to the bronze medal position, defeating Algeria in the quarterfinals and clinching a third-place win over defending champions South Africa.
Their spirited campaign not only reignited national pride but also earned two players, Grace Asantewaa and Portia Boakye, spots in the tournament’s prestigious “Team of the Tournament” list.
The Black Queens returned to Accra on Monday to a warm reception, with fans, family, and officials cheering their heroic efforts.
The team will now set sights on their next challenge: a two-legged WAFCON qualifying tie against Egypt scheduled between October 20 and 28, 2025.
The Minority’s donation follows parliamentary calls for equal pay and greater institutional support for the women’s team, with sports advocates urging the government to build on the momentum and invest long-term in women’s football development.
For now, the Black Queens stand as a symbol of resilience, excellence, and national pride, and Parliament’s gesture signals that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
