Emmanuel Agyemang Badu confident women’s football will continue to grow under current GFA administration

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu Backs GFA’s Vision for Women’s Football Growth

Former Black Stars player Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA), under the leadership of Kurt Okraku, for the strides made in advancing women’s football in the country. Speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, Badu expressed confidence that the women’s game will continue on its upward path if the current momentum is maintained.

Black Queens’ Performance Reflects FA’s Efforts

Badu credited the GFA’s efforts as a major factor behind the Black Queens’ impressive performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He noted that their achievements are not coincidental, but rather the result of ongoing structural support and investment from the football association.

Recognition and Support for the GFA

According to Badu, the current GFA administration deserves recognition for the visible improvements in women’s football. “You can see they have done a great job,” he said. “We can do more, but the way they’ve started, I think they need to be commended. What we’re seeing from the Black Queens today is proof of their work.”

Calls for Government Involvement and Sponsorship

Badu emphasized the need for government backing and sponsorship for the women’s game. With the Ghana Premier League attracting increasing sponsorship for men’s football, he believes it’s time for the women’s league to receive similar support. “Whatever the government wants to do for them, we would appreciate that,” he added.

Equal Opportunities for Women’s Game

The former midfielder suggested that the same energy and funding being channeled into men’s football should also be extended to the women’s teams. This, he believes, would help place Ghanaian football especially the women’s side on the global map and give talented female players the opportunities they deserve.

Grassroots to National Team Investment

Under the Okraku administration, the GFA has intensified investment in women’s football, beginning from the grassroots level up to the senior national teams. Initiatives aimed at identifying and nurturing talent have begun to bear fruit, with local clubs improving and national teams becoming more competitive on the continental stage.

Momentum Must Be Sustained

Badu urged stakeholders not to relent in their support, stressing the importance of sustaining the current progress. “If things continue this way, women’s football will reach the level we all dream of,” he said, adding that the GFA must be supported in its long-term vision for the sport.

GFA’s Vision for the Black Queens

The ultimate goal, according to insiders, is for the Black Queens to reclaim their position as one of Africa’s top national teams. With continued investment and structural development, hopes are high that Ghana’s women’s football team will achieve success at both continental and global competitions.

Hope for the Future of Ghanaian Football

Badu’s optimism reflects a broader sentiment in Ghanaian football circles that the time has come for women’s football to thrive. As the GFA continues to drive change, attention is now turning to whether additional support especially from sponsors and government will follow to fuel the next stage of growth.

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