Deputy General Secretary in charge of Administration at the Ghana Football Association, Ama Brobey Williams, has described the upcoming international friendly between Ghanas Black Queens and Englands Lionesses as a defining moment for womens football in Ghana one that reflects the nations progress, ambition, and growing influence on the global stage.
Speaking at the official launch of the match, scheduled for December 2, 2025, at the St. Marys Stadium in Southampton, Ms. Brobbey Williams emphasized that the fixture represents far more than a sporting contest. To her, it is a powerful symbol of Ghanas broader journey in empowering women through football.
In a few weeks, the world will watch as our Black Queens face Englands Lionesses, she said.
For many, it will be a spectacle of skill; for us, it is a mirror reflecting how far we have come and the distance we are determined to travel. This match is a rallying cry that Ghanaian women belong on the biggest stages, that our players can compete with the very best, and that our nation stands behind them.
The former Head of Womens Football Development at the GFAs Technical Directorate underscored the deep cultural significance of football in Ghana, describing it as the rhythm of our towns, the language of our youth, and an engine for social cohesion.
She highlighted how womens football has evolved into a platform for empowerment providing opportunities for education, mentorship, and professional growth for girls across the country.
When the Black Queens step onto the pitch, football becomes an equalizer, Ms. Brobey Williams remarked.
It opens doors for girls in small towns and big cities alike. Communities are lifted. Homegrown players return as role models, inspiring investment in pitches, coaching, and youth programmes. The talent pipeline strengthens, and high-profile fixtures like this one invite scouts, sponsors, and development initiatives to look deeper into Ghana.
She added that matches of this stature not only raise Ghanas international football profile but also create pathways for talent discovery, corporate partnerships, and infrastructure development that can strengthen the womens game for generations to come.
Ms. Brobey Williams also emphasized the broader impact of the Black Queens success, noting that womens football continues to foster national unity, economic development, and social transformation.
When our teams succeed, they create moments that unite Ghanaians across regions and generations, she stated.
These moments strengthen our national identity and pride. At the same time, football stimulates jobs from hospitality and transport to coaching and sports science while empowering women and girls to challenge stereotypes and redefine leadership.
She reaffirmed that the GFAs dedication to advancing the womens game aligns with Ghanas wider vision of promoting gender equity, youth development, and economic inclusion through sport.
The launch event, held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, attracted several prominent figures and football stakeholders.
Isha Johansen, former President of the Sierra Leone Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, delivered the keynote address, commending Ghana for its leadership and commitment to womens football development.
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Keith McMahon, also expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming match, emphasizing the importance of deepening collaboration between the United Kingdom and the Ghana Football Association in advancing football development and cultural exchange.
Other dignitaries present included GFA Executive Council Member Samuel Aboabire, Business Development Manager Janice Odonkor, CAF Match Commissioner Naa Odofoley Nortey, Director of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Womens Football Development Manager Jennifer Sarpong, Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schfer, and GFA Technical Director Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah.
As anticipation builds ahead of the December 2 encounter, the Black Queens are set to showcase their growth, resilience, and competitive edge on one of footballs grandest international stages.
For Ms. Brobbey Williams, this fixture is more than a friendly it is a celebration of Ghanaian excellence, perseverance and unity through football. This is more than a match. she concluded.
It is a statement of intent that Ghanaian womens football has come of age, and that our journey toward global excellence continues with pride, purpose, and passion.
