The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, has said that the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s contribution to women’s sports has led to recent successes.
According to him, the Black Queens’ qualification to the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final for the first time since 2016 is a result of the investment the previous government made in women’s football.
He stated that the NPP government put deliberate efforts in place to enhance women’s football at all levels, which helped to churn out talents for the various national teams.
Speaking in Parliament on July 21, 2025 on the team’s performance, Assafuah called on the public to give credit to the NPP while applauding the Black Queens for their semi-final achievement.
“Beyond the celebration of this victory lies a story of resilience, long-term investment, and sustained commitment, particularly in the often-underappreciated area of women’s football.
“While recent support must be acknowledged, this achievement [Balck Queens making it to the semi-final] is undeniably built on the foundation laid by the previous New Patriotic Party government, which took deliberate steps to reposition women’s sport as a national priority,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Black Queens will take on hosts Morocco in the semi-final clash on July 22, 2025, to decide who sails through to the finals.
Despite the poor start to the tournament, Ghana is expected to pass the tough test by the North Africans after eliminating Algeria on penalty shootout in the quarter-final stage.
The triumphant team will face the winner between Nigeria and South Africa in the final game.
Watch Assafuah’s remarks below:
The Black Queens’ Women’s AFCON semi-final feat is the result of the foundation laid by the visionary previous NPP administration – Vincent Ekow Assafuah#JoySports pic.twitter.com/Ibvg7lGNv0
— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) July 21, 2025
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