Kurt Okraku Sets Low Expectations for Black Queens Ahead of 2026 WAFCON

Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, has announced that the Black Queens will enter the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) without undue pressure, despite being drawn in a challenging Group D alongside Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde. Following their commendable third-place finish at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, Okraku emphasized the importance of managing expectations and handling pressure in sports. He noted that the upcoming tournament, scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026, not only presents an opportunity for continental success but also serves as a pathway to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a goal Ghana has not achieved since 2007. Okraku stated, "Football is an emotive enterprise," highlighting the need for the team to focus on their performance rather than external pressures as they prepare for this competitive event.