Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has backed Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, to rise to the top of African football if they receive the necessary backing and investment.
His comments come on the back of the Queens’ impressive showing at the recently concluded 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they defied the odds to clinch a bronze medal.
It marked Ghana’s first podium finish at the tournament since 2016 and their first appearance at WAFCON since 2018.
Reflecting on the team’s journey, Paintsil commended their resilience and potential under new leadership.
“I see a team with a future and a team that can grow to become a better side than they are now,” Paintsil told Adom Sports.
“You can also see individual brilliance, and I believe that if they are kept, they will deliver.”
Despite a rocky start to the tournament and limited preparation time under a new head coach, Paintsil hailed the Queens’ unity and determination.
“I don’t believe they had more time to train together, and the time they had was limited. And with a new coach coming in, for me, what they did in Morocco was fantastic.
“One thing I saw about them was the unity, which was very good. These girls need support, and I believe going forward, they will conquer Africa,” he added.
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