In a historic triumph for Ghana’s football, the Black Princesses have clinched gold at the All-African Games held in Accra 2023. Gifty Oware-Mensah, chairperson of the Black Queens Management Committee, took to her social media platforms to express her elation and gratitude for the remarkable achievement.

 

 

Dubbed “The ‘Ghana Must Go’ for Gold Journey,” Oware-Mensah’s statement encapsulated the journey of perseverance and determination that led to this momentous victory. Reflecting on the serene morning in Cape Coast where she received the news, Oware-Mensah emphasized the collective effort and unwavering support that propelled the team to success.

 

Oware-Mensah credited the triumph to the relentless backing of supporters from all walks of life, acknowledging the blend of criticism, encouragement, and street coaching skills that contributed to the team’s morale. She recounted the pressure of meeting the nation’s expectations, particularly the resolve to secure gold rather than settling for silver.

 

 

Expressing heartfelt appreciation, Oware-Mensah extended gratitude to various stakeholders, including President HE Kurt Okraku, the media, and passionate fans whose emotional investment fueled the team’s determination. She also recognized the pivotal role played by the owners of Women’s Premier League clubs, foreseeing a bright future for women’s football in Ghana.

 

 

Highlighting the significance of the achievement, Oware-Mensah declared Cape Coast as the new epicenter of women’s football, symbolizing the collective efforts that culminated in the team’s triumph.

 

 

The Black Princesses’ victory not only marks a historic milestone in Ghanaian football but also underscores the power of unity, dedication, and unwavering support in achieving extraordinary feats on the continental stage.

 

 

Below is Gifty Oware-Mensah’s statement as captured by journalist and blogger Attractive Mustapha NII Okai Inusah.

 

 

THE ‘GHANA MUST GO’ FOR GOLD JOURNEY

I woke up on a calm Friday morning in Cape Coast and was pleasantly surprised to find out that Ghana’s Black Princesses had emerged as the champions of the All-African Games in Accra 2023.

Indeed, we came, we saw, we conquered, Yes! We came for GOLD. This incredible achievement was made possible by the unwavering support of all of you – the calls, criticisms, bashing, and encouragement from every quarter, the street coaching skills exhibited and all.

I remember how in the first half of the game, people kept calling and reminding me what we said on the radio about how we couldn’t afford a Silver for Ghana. A big thank you to everyone who made this possible, from our President, HE Kurt Okraku, to the media, and to all our fans who invested so much emotion into us.

We are thrilled that we didn’t disappoint you. To the owners of the Women’s Premier League clubs, I know what this means to us and how great it will be going forward. We achieved this because we all worked hard towards this goal. Cape Coast is now the new hub for women’s football.

Gifty Oware-Mensah