Former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has attributed Ghana’s bronze medal achievement at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to the legacy of former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s sports development initiatives.
The Black Queens secured third place after edging South Africa 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The medal marked Ghana’s first podium finish at the tournament in nearly a decade.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Ussif highlighted Akufo-Addo’s role in supporting women’s football during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We should not also forget that when COVID happened, for the first time, Nana Akufo-Addo ensured that all Women’s Premier League players were put in stipends and most of these players are beneficiaries,” Mustapha said.
He also emphasized the impact of improved infrastructure on local football development.
“The numerous astroturfs that was constructed across Ghana, most of the clubs play on these astruturfs and that has resulted in the successes that we are chalking.”
Meanwhile, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has donated GH₵100,000 to the Black Queens in recognition of their third-place finish.
