The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reassured the public that the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, are safe and well amid escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East.
In a statement issued on Sunday February 28, the Association said its President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, had personally met with the players and technical team to encourage calm and unity during the period of uncertainty.
According to Simeon-Okraku, the GFA has spent the past 24 to 48 hours engaging key stakeholders to assess the situation and determine the best course of action. He assured the team that their safety and welfare remain the Association’s highest priority and urged them to stay focused on their preparations.
The GFA disclosed that it has maintained constant communication with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its security advisors, to closely monitor developments.
Government officials have also shown support. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, both reached out to the team to express the nation’s solidarity and concern.
The Association expressed appreciation for the backing from government and stakeholders, while appealing to the public to remain calm as the situation continues to be monitored. It added that further updates would be provided if necessary.
The Black Queens have been in the United Arab Emirates for the past week as part of their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
