‘The atmosphere was outstanding’ – Josephine Bonsu on first Black Queens game in Ghana

Black Queens forward Josephine Bonsu says she was left star-struck by the atmosphere at the Accra Sports Stadium after playing her first game in Ghana.

The German-based defender was drafted into the senior women’s national team prior to the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco last July.

Bonsu never had the opportunity to play in Ghana ahead of that tournament as preparations was far away from the country.

However, she had that opportunity on Tuesday, October 28, when she featured in the Black Queens’ 4-0 win over the Cleopatras of Egypt in the 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.

At the presser after the game, she revealed being left in awe of the atmosphere at the stadium.

“It means a lot [to come here and represent Ghana]. When I was walking through the tunnel and to the pitch, and then I saw the fans, I was like, ‘Is this here in real life?’ It was loud, and it wasn’t too many people, to be honest, because the stadium is huge,” she said.

“The atmosphere was just outstanding, and in the middle of the game, sometimes, I was just looking around and just enjoying, so this is a dream and we have to enjoy every moment.”

She also believes the decision to represent Ghana is a dream that her father is proud of.

“It’s also a dream when you start playing football; it’s a dream to play for the national team. I am just giving back to my father and now for this period; the four to five months that I have been here it’s been crazy,” she added.

“I don’t know how fast it moves, but now we are going to the second WAFCON and maybe for the World Cup.”

After her role in the bronze medal-winning performance in Morocco, Bonsu will be hoping to help the team go a step further when they return next year following their qualification.

The 2026 WAFCON also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Brazil.

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