BY Issah Olegor
The Sports Ministry has finally settled the outstanding bonuses owed to the Black Queens, the country’s senior women’s national football team, following their impressive performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Each player received a cheque of $9,000, with $500 deducted as tax, for their role in the team finishing third at the continental tournament held in Morocco in July.
The settlement comes after a prolonged dispute between the team and the Sports Ministry over unpaid bonuses.
The Black Queens had threatened to boycott their crucial World Cup qualifier against Egypt, but eventually returned to training after several meetings with key officials.
The team’s determination paid off as they thumped Egypt 4-0 in the second leg, securing a 7-0 aggregate win and qualification to the 2026 WAFCON.
The payment of the bonuses has brought relief to the players, who had been vocal about the delay in receiving their dues.
The settlement is a significant step towards addressing the team’s financial concerns and will likely boost morale ahead of their upcoming friendly match against England on December 2.
