The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed reports claiming that the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, “called off the bluff” of the Black Queens and dared them to boycott their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt on Tuesday.
In a statement released on Monday, the GFA described the reports as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard them.
According to the Association, a meeting was indeed held involving the Minister, GFA President Kurt Okraku, and the leadership of the Black Queens to address the players’ outstanding financial entitlements and preparations for the second-leg fixture.
During the meeting, the Minister appealed to the players to remain focused and honour the return-leg fixture, assuring them that the Government was taking immediate steps to resolve the financial impasse. The players are owed $9500 each.
“At no point did the Minister âcall off the bluff’ of the players or instruct them to boycott the upcoming match,” the statement clarified. “Such reports are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the spirit or content of the discussions that took place.”
The GFA reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to address the concerns of the players and ensure they receive the necessary support to excel.
It further urged the media and public to rely on official communications from the GFA and the Ministry on matters of national football importance.
The statement concluded with a call for Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Queens by turning up in their numbers at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday to support the team as they seek to secure qualification to the 2026 WAFCON.
Black Queens trained on Tuesday evening at the Accra Sports Stadium with Kurt Okrkau and ither officials in attendance.
