The Black Queens, Ghana's senior women's national football team, are reportedly deliberating a boycott of their crucial 2024 Olympic qualifier against Zambia due to unresolved bonus payments.

Reports indicate that the players are owed bonuses from both the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers and the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite their victories in these matches against Benin, Rwanda, and Namibia.

Each player is owed $7,500 from a total of six qualifying matches, leading to mounting frustration within the team ranks.

With just days before the pivotal match against Zambia, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has yet to disburse the promised funds, prompting speculation of a potential boycott.

Dr. Gifty Oware Mensah, Chairperson of the Black Queens, addressed the situation at the GFA Meet the Press event in Kumasi on February 7, 2024, assuring that steps were being taken to resolve the issue before the next game.

However, with players still unpaid and the match drawing closer, concerns persist regarding the GFA's commitment to fulfilling its promises.

The delay in bonus payments has sparked public outcry, particularly in light of the significant investment in the Black Stars during the underwhelming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Ivory Coast.

Critics argue that the women's team, under the guidance of Swiss coach Nora Hauptle, deserves more recognition and support, especially given their recent successes compared to the men's team's struggles.

As tensions mount, the fate of the upcoming qualifier hangs in the balance, with fans and stakeholders eagerly awaiting a resolution to the bonus payment issue.

The match against Zambia is scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, February 23, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT.