President Nana Akufo-Addo is calling on the public to throw their full support behind the Black Queens as they gear up for the second leg of the third round of Olympic Games qualifiers against Zambia on Wednesday, February 28, in Ndola, Zambia.

The Black Queens faced a setback in the first leg, enduring a narrow 1-0 defeat against Zambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on February 23, with Rachel Kundananji netting the decisive goal in the first half.

Addressing Ghana’s Parliament during the State of the Nation Address, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the challenging task ahead for the Black Queens while commending their commendable performance.

He stated, "Mr. Speaker, the senior Women’s team, the Black Queens, who do not get half the attention the Black Stars get, have been performing quite creditably."

Despite the setback in the first leg, President Akufo-Addo expressed optimism and extended his well-wishes to the team, urging the nation to rally behind them for the crucial second leg in Lusaka.

"Even though they lost narrowly to Zambia in the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games, let us wish them well in the second leg to be played in Lusaka tomorrow, and hope they give us something to cheer about," he remarked.

The winner of the Ghana-Zambia tie will face the victor of the Morocco-Tunisia fixture. Currently, Morocco holds the advantage with a 2-1 victory in the first leg in Tunisia.

Ghanaian fans and supporters are encouraged to unite in support of the Black Queens as they aim for victory in the upcoming crucial match on their journey to the 2024 Olympic Games.