The Black Queens Management Committee Chairperson, Dr. Gifty Oware Mensah says her statement made during an interview with Joy Sports particularly with reference to the comparison between the Black Queens and the Black Stars has been taken out of context.
She said the interviewer quizzed her on her thoughts about Black Queens.
According to her, this was the exact question “Alright erm I will also take you because erm back to our recent poor performance, I mean to the Black Stars, their poor performance in Ivory Coast, raised questions about the motivation for the Black Queens because it’s almost as if we’ve given too much care to the men’s side and the women’s side have been neglected at some point, I mean not completely neglected but then, yesterday we heard from you at the Press Conference making a case for them, I mean what do they stand to gain because I know they’ve played their qualifies, they’ve qualified for their WAFCON, what was at stake for them, what were they promised, and then when are they getting it?”
In a statement Dr Oware Mensah said “In my quest to answer these questions embedded in a statement posed by the gentleman, I sought to explain the concept of Ghana Football Association, the focus the private entity has had over the years with dominant examples across the world, how wrong it is to pitch a competition between the historic focus of the FA and the drive the female football in Ghana is getting now. The other points I raised focused on the general consensus that supports the idea that, the Queens have indeed shown a sign of patriotism by first accepting to wear the
national team jersey and so it will be unfair to make their sacrifices and patriotism monetary.
She added: “In the interview, I further emphasized the unique qualities and achievements of the Black Stars, highlighting that they are considered the foremost product of Ghana Football. However, it appears that this statement has been misconstrued to suggest a diminishing view of the Black Queens.”
She clarified that: “I hold the utmost respect for the Black Queens and recognize their invaluable contributions to Ghanaian football. The intention was not to undermine the achievements of the Black Queens but to emphasize the distinct nature of each team. I urge Ghanaians to watch the complete video of the interview, as it provides a comprehensive context to the statements I made. I believe that a thorough review of the interview will reveal a more accurate understanding of my perspectives on both the Black Queens and the Black Stars.”
She expressed hope that this clarification fosters a more accurate portrayal of sentiments and reaffirms the unwavering support the Black Queens Management has for the team.