2018 AWCON: Support The Black Queens To Win - Ghanaians Admonished

Isaac Kwame Asiamah has called on Ghanaians to show massive support to the Black Queens at the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) which will take place in Ghana next month.

Coach Bashir Hayford and his ladies will kick-start their campaign on November 17 against North African side Algeria at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking after the CAF official draw for the tournament, the Youth and Sports Minister pleaded with Ghanaians to give the Queens massive support by trooping to the game venues and cheering the ladies on till the final game of the tournament.

“We need Ghanaians to fill the Accra Sports the stadium on November 17, every stand and space must be occupied. It is about encouraging our women and making sure that we express what we have for women as Ghanaians”.

In wrapping up preparations ahead of the tournament, the Black Queens are expected to play against Kenya in a friendly game in the coming days.

Isaac Asiamah told the Queens, “ This is your time to let us know that indeed Ghana is ready to host the tournament, it is about women so please we are waiting for you to go out there and market the game“.

Ghana were third at the last edition of the AWCON held in 2016 and have failed to win the AWCON trophy on three attempts, losing all the finals to fellow West African giants Nigeria.

Ghana are in Group A alongside Mali, Algeria and Cameroon.

The Black Queens won the 2018 WAFU tournament in Ivory Coast.