OFFICIALS from the Ghana Mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer, Percy Okudzeto; Consul and Head of Chancery, Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai; and Head of Transport, Anas Shaibu; visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer, Percy Okudzeto, emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, was closely monitoring the situation and was committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focused on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being,” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery, Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai, also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
Following the events in the Middle East, the Ghana Football Association also issued a statement in which its President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, urged calm among the Black Queens.
He assured the team that, “The GFA has, over the last 24 to 48 hours, engaged with all stakeholders, including Ghana’s mission in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and our Security Advisors, in its quest to find the right solution to the problem.
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