Ghana's Asamoah Gyan Rallies Women's Team for WAFCON

One of Ghana's greatest soccer stars just showed up to remind his country's women's team that they're not forgotten.

Asamoah Gyan, now Ghana's National Teams Ambassador, dropped by the Black Queens training session in Accra on Wednesday to deliver a simple but powerful message. The legendary striker wanted the team to know that as they prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their country is watching and cheering them on.

"We, as Ghanaians, have not neglected them," Gyan told the players. "They should go there and make Ghana proud."

The gesture isn't just a photo opportunity for Gyan. He's been putting his money where his mouth is for years, recalling how in 2014 and 2015 he promised the team rewards if they won their tournament. For him, supporting Ghana's national teams, especially the women, is simply part of the job.

The Black Queens are currently in camp preparing for WAFCON 2026, which runs from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco. Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's squad pulled out of a preparatory tournament in Tanzania to focus their training at home instead.

Why This Inspires

This moment captures something bigger than one famous player stopping by practice. When male soccer legends publicly champion women's teams, it helps shift cultural attitudes about who deserves attention and resources in sports.

Gyan's visit sends a message to young Ghanaian girls that women's football matters just as much. It tells the Black Queens players that their hard work is valued, not just by fans, but by the heroes they grew up watching.

The timing couldn't be more important. The 2026 tournament doubles as qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, making it the most significant competition in the Black Queens' recent history. Every bit of national support and visibility helps as they aim to improve on their 2024 performance.

When sports icons use their platform to lift others up, they create ripples that extend far beyond the field.