The Black Queens of Ghana are reported to be safe in the Sharjah, despite disruptions to air travel across parts of the Middle East following recent regional tensions.
The senior women’s national team is in the United Arab Emirates for the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup, a four-nation invitational tournament being hosted in Dubai.
The competition features Ghana alongside Tanzania, Hong Kong, and Russia.
Ghana opened its campaign in impressive fashion with a 4–0 win over Hong Kong. However, uncertainty now surrounds the continuation of the tournament as flight cancellations and diversions have affected travel in and out of the region.
The Black Queens are scheduled to face Russia on Tuesday, 3 March, but the team has not yet received clearance to resume training ahead of the fixture due to the prevailing situation.
Officials indicate that the players, technical staff, and management remain at their base and are not close to any disturbances.
Senior government figures have also reached out to the delegation. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, have both contacted the team to convey the country’s support and reassurance.
The Ghana Football Association has likewise addressed public concerns over the team’s welfare. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Association said its President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, met with the players and technical team to brief them on ongoing efforts and to encourage calm and unity.
According to the GFA, continuous engagement is underway with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and security advisers to monitor developments and assess options as the situation evolves.
The Association noted that it remains in close contact with all relevant stakeholders and will keep the public informed as circumstances change.
The Black Queens have been in the UAE for about a week, using the Pink Ladies Cup as part of their build-up toward the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
