Ghana’s Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has successfully intervened in the Black Queens bonus dispute, confirming that all outstanding bonuses owed to the national women’s team have been fully paid. The payment was made after the team threatened to boycott their second-leg World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Accra due to delayed bonuses .
Key Details:
Payment Confirmation: Minister Adams assured that the government has fulfilled its promise, and the players have received their cheques after the game against Egypt.
Qualification Celebration: The Black Queens secured their spot in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 7-0 aggregate win over Egypt.
Previous Issues: The team had refused to train for two days after returning from Egypt, where they won the first leg 3-0, due to unpaid bonuses of $9,500 per player from their bronze-winning campaign at the 2024 tournament in Morocco.
Government Intervention: Minister Adams held an emergency meeting with Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, assuring the players that the issue would be resolved after the match .
The Black Queens will now await the group stage draw for the continental tournament in Morocco, where a semifinal finish would secure Ghana’s qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil .
