President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has called on Ghanaians to rally firmly behind the Black Queens as the team battle for their first Womens African Cup of Nations title in Morocco.The Black Queens begin their Group D campaign against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The fixture marks the start of Ghanas quest to win a first-ever WAFCON title after coming close on several occasions in previous editions.Ahead of the crucial opener, Okraku issued a stirring message to the players while calling on Ghanaians both at home and across the world to unite behind the national team throughout the tournament.As our beloved Black Queens prepare to compete at the 2026 TotalEnergies Womens Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, I call on all Ghanaians, both at home and abroad, to unite behind this outstanding team as they proudly represent our nation.The GFA President praised the teams recent progress, pointing to their impressive bronze-medal finish at the previous WAFCON as evidence that the Black Queens are capable of challenging Africas best once again.The Black Queens head into the tournament with renewed confidence and ambition following their impressive bronze-medal finish at the last edition.They now have an opportunity not only to challenge for continental honours but also to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womens World Cup and return Ghana to the pinnacle of womens football.I urge all Ghanaiansour supporters, the media, corporate partners and every stakeholderto stand firmly behind the team with unwavering encouragement and belief. Let us celebrate their commitment, appreciate their sacrifices and inspire them throughout their journey.To the Black Queens, the entire nation is behind you. Play with courage, pride and determination, and go out there to make Ghana proud.Following their opening fixture against Cape Verde, Ghana will continue their Group D campaign against Cameroon on Sunday, August 2, before concluding the group stage with a clash against Mali on Thursday, August 6.Having claimed the bronze medal at the previous edition of the tournament, the Black Queens will be aiming to go even further this year as they seek to end Ghanas long wait for a WAFCON title and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womens World Cup in Brazil.
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