Ghana’s Black Queens have called on the government and other relevant authorities to address outstanding financial and welfare concerns affecting the team during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco.
In a statement, the players said they remain committed to representing Ghana but are unhappy about several unresolved issues involving their finances and welfare.
Among the concerns raised are unpaid bonuses from the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the WAFCON qualification bonus, group-stage bonuses and outstanding per diem allowances.
The players also appealed for better management support and greater attention to their mental health and general well-being while representing the country.
“We, the players of the Black Queens, are proud to represent Ghana and remain fully committed to our country and the millions of Ghanaians who support us,” the statement said.
“However, we respectfully wish to raise concerns regarding several outstanding financial and welfare matters.”
The players said representing Ghana has required major sacrifices, including demanding training sessions, travelling and competing under intense pressure.
They explained that raising the concerns was not meant to create conflict but to promote transparency, accountability, fairness and respect.
The Black Queens also expressed concern about the level of engagement from government officials during their campaign in Morocco.
According to the players, the Minister of Sports was present only at their first official training session, which was also attended by President John Mahama.
“Apart from that occasion, we have largely had to rely on ourselves, our teammates or our technical staff throughout this journey,” the players said.
They, however, expressed appreciation to the technical and support staff for their efforts.
The players said financial commitments made to national team representatives should be paid on time and that the welfare of players representing Ghana must be given priority.
Despite the challenges, the Black Queens said they have remained focused on their duties and continued to represent the country with pride.
They have therefore appealed to the Ministry of Sports and other relevant authorities to meet with them and work towards resolving the outstanding matters.
“We deserve the same commitment and support that we give to our country,” the statement concluded.
The concerns come at an important stage of Ghana’s efforts to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, ending their hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup.
Ghana must now beat Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday to keep their World Cup hopes alive. A victory would secure the Black Queens a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off tournament.
The players’ concerns come as the team prepares for the crucial encounter, with World Cup qualification now their immediate target.
