The GFA took Ghana's Black Queens into Takoradi schools before the LA28 qualifier, and the team repaid that love with a statement win over Mauritius.
Ghana's Black Queens did not just prepare for Mauritius on the training pitch. Ahead of their LA28 Olympic Games qualifier in Takoradi, the Ghana Football Association took the squad to Sekondi College and Diabene SHS, putting the players face to face with the students who would soon be cheering them on.
The mood was electric on both sides. Players soaked up the warmth, while students met their heroines, chatted with them and snapped plenty of memories. It was the kind of grassroots connection that turns a fixture into a community occasion.
The benefits go beyond the photos. Moments like these lift morale, build confidence and remind players they are not carrying the journey alone. Knowing an entire city believes in you can make a real psychological difference before a high-stakes match, and that sense of home backing can become serious fuel once the whistle blows.
The Queens turned that energy into a performance. They dismantled Mauritius 7-0 in Takoradi, completing a 10-0 aggregate victory and booking their place in the third round of the LA28 Olympic qualifiers. Credit also goes to head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and the technical team for guiding the side through the tie. For the GFA, the message is clear: bring the fans closer, and the team will deliver.
