Ghana’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Black Queens, were given a rousing reception at the Kotoka International Airport on Monday, July 28, following their third-place finish at the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The Queens clinched the bronze medal after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over South Africa Banyana Banyana, marking their first podium finish at the continental tournament since 2016.
Our Gallant Bronze-winning Black Queens are back home 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭.
The Queens beat South Africa on penalties to finish in third place at the 2024 WAFCON.#CitiSports #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/1uAoTdc8Jb
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 28, 2025
The tightly contested third-place playoff ended 1-1 in regulation time before the Queens held their nerve to edge past Banyana Banyana.
Their arrival in Accra was met with vibrant celebrations, as hundreds of supporters—dressed in national colours—gathered from as early as 4:00 a.m. to welcome the team.
2024 WAFCON: ❤️🇬🇭 Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren, Comfort Yeboah, and some officials from the GFA in your shot 📸.
The Black Queens 🇬🇭 beat South Africa in the third-place playoff. #CitiSports #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/7Eb2RGZrwG
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 28, 2025
Fans sang, danced, and waved flags in appreciation of the players’ efforts and achievements.
This milestone is being hailed as a major boost in the team’s rebuilding process under head coach Kim Lars. It also ends an eight-year medal drought for the Black Queens and reignites hopes for the continued growth of women’s football in Ghana.
Officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and former national players were present at the airport to receive the team.
Our Gallant Bronze-winning Black Queens are back home 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭.
The Queens beat South Africa on penalties to finish in third place at the 2024 WAFCON.#CitiSports #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/1uAoTdc8Jb
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 28, 2025
