Black Queens defender Josephine Bonsu has described representing Ghana’s senior women’s national team as a dream come true, following the team’s emphatic qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Ghana secured their spot in next year’s continental showpiece with a 7-0 aggregate victory over Egypt, winning 3-0 away in Ismailia before completing the job with a 4-0 triumph in Accra. Bonsu featured prominently in both matches.
Speaking after her first appearance in front of home fans, the 26-year-old could barely contain her excitement.
“It’s a dream to play for the national team. I’m just giving back to my father, playing for the national team. It means a lot,” she said.
“When I was walking through the tunnel to the pitch, I saw the fans, and I was like, is this even real life? Because it was loud.
“The atmosphere was just outstanding, and in the middle of the game, I know I needed to be focused, but sometimes I was just looking around and just enjoying [the atmosphere], so this is just a dream,” Bonsu added.
Born in Germany, Bonsu was part of the Black Queens squad that clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 CAF Women’s AFCON in Morocco, and she continues to cement her place as a key figure in Ghana’s defensive setup.
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