Black Queens vs England Lionesses: A landmark moment for domestic women’s football – Ama Brobbey Williams
The Black Queens face current European champions England’s Lionesses on 2 December 2025 at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
For many followers of women’s football domestically, it is a feat worth celebrating.
For Ama Brobbey Williams, Deputy General Secretary in charge of Administration at the Ghana Football Association, the upcoming international friendly is a defining moment for women’s football in Ghana.
“In a few weeks, the world will watch as our Black Queens face England’s Lionesses. 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,” she said.
Ms Brobbey Williams also 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 women’s 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 equaliser. 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,” Ms Brobbey Williams remarked.
She also emphasised that matches of this stature not only raise Ghana’s international football profile but also create pathways for talent discovery, corporate partnerships and infrastructure development, strengthening the women’s game for generations to come.
Ms Brobbey Williams stressed the broader impact of the Black Queens’ success, noting that women’s 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. 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 added.
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 women’s football development.
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Keith McMahon, also expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming match, emphasising the importance of deepening collaboration between the United Kingdom and the Ghana Football Association in advancing football development and cultural exchange.
