Okraku Addresses the Presidency During Black Queens’ Visit
During the Black Queens’ courtesy call on the presidency after their historic bronze medal finish at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, CAF 2nd Vice President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku gave an impassioned speech at the Jubilee House.
Okraku praised the Black Queens’ achievement as a “turning point” for women’s football in Ghana and thanked the Presidency for its ongoing support of the sport.
“The Black Queens’ performance is a testament to the strength, talent, and right investments made in women’s football since this administration took office in 2019,” he said.
He said the accomplishment was more than just a medal, showing Ghanaian girls that their aspirations to play football are realistic and achievable. President Simeon-Okraku commended the players for their discipline, cohesion, and tenacity, as well as head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical staff for changing the team.
Okraku thinks Ghana can become one of the greatest in the world and reclaim its position at the top of Africa with the correct investment, policy support, and steady assistance. He emphasized the need to build on the momentum generated by the team’s recent victory and called for more funding for female players’ welfare programs, youth development, and infrastructure.
President Simeon-Okraku pledged the GFA’s commitment to the government’s agenda in sports, particularly in resetting and developing football. The Black Queens’ visit to the Presidency was part of their official homecoming engagements after a commendable showing at WAFCON 2024.
