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President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Kwesi Nyantakyi, for his significant role in laying the foundation for the development of women's football in the country.
He made these remarks during the official launch of the Women's Football Strategy on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
In his speech, Okraku extended his appreciation to all the previous leaders who contributed to the growth of women's football and highlighted Nyantakyi's particular dedication.
He acknowledged the efforts of those who invested their time and expertise in nurturing the women's game, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to the current success and progress.
‘’The last batch of my thank you goes to all my predecessors who laid the foundation for the Women’s game and took interest in the development of Women’s football and those who invested their time and knowledge in Women’s Football. The list can go on and on but the very last one is Kwesi Nyantakyi,’’ he said.
Women's football in Ghana gained prominence in the 1990s with the emergence of several notable teams, including Post Ladies, La Ladies, Fabulous Ladies, Mawuena Ladies, and Ghatel Ladies, among others. These teams played a crucial role in raising the profile of women's football in the country.
Notably, the Black Queens, Ghana's senior national women's team, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African team to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1999. Since then, the team has participated in ten editions of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations, finishing in third place on three occasions.
Ghana's success in women's football extends beyond the senior level. The country proudly holds the distinction of being the first African nation to win a bronze medal in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
This remarkable achievement came in 2012 when the Black Maidens triumphed over Germany with a 1-0 victory in the third-place playoff match.
Furthermore, Ghana has made a significant impact in the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup, having qualified for the tournament for six consecutive editions.
He made these remarks during the official launch of the Women's Football Strategy on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
In his speech, Okraku extended his appreciation to all the previous leaders who contributed to the growth of women's football and highlighted Nyantakyi's particular dedication.
He acknowledged the efforts of those who invested their time and expertise in nurturing the women's game, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to the current success and progress.
‘’The last batch of my thank you goes to all my predecessors who laid the foundation for the Women’s game and took interest in the development of Women’s football and those who invested their time and knowledge in Women’s Football. The list can go on and on but the very last one is Kwesi Nyantakyi,’’ he said.
Women's football in Ghana gained prominence in the 1990s with the emergence of several notable teams, including Post Ladies, La Ladies, Fabulous Ladies, Mawuena Ladies, and Ghatel Ladies, among others. These teams played a crucial role in raising the profile of women's football in the country.
Notably, the Black Queens, Ghana's senior national women's team, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African team to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1999. Since then, the team has participated in ten editions of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations, finishing in third place on three occasions.
Ghana's success in women's football extends beyond the senior level. The country proudly holds the distinction of being the first African nation to win a bronze medal in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
This remarkable achievement came in 2012 when the Black Maidens triumphed over Germany with a 1-0 victory in the third-place playoff match.
Furthermore, Ghana has made a significant impact in the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup, having qualified for the tournament for six consecutive editions.