The next few years will be huge for young players in the team- Black Queens’ Jennifer Cudjoe

Jennifer Cudjoe: "Bright Future Ahead for Black Queens’ Young Talents"

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Jul 23, 2025

Ghana Women’s National Team midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe has described the coming years as pivotal for the development of young players within the squad.

The experienced 31-year-old made these remarks following Ghana’s heart-breaking 4-2 defeat on penalties to Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The Black Queens were aiming for a return to the WAFCON final for the first time since 2006, but fell short despite a spirited performance in regulation time. Ghana will now battle South Africa for the bronze medal on Friday, 25th July, at 19:00 GMT.

Reflecting on the loss, Cudjoe admitted it was a painful result, especially after the team squandered multiple chances to secure victory. However, she remained optimistic about the future, particularly for the younger players in the squad.

“The more we play games, the more we develop, the closer we get — and that’s how we will reach the next level,” said Cudjoe. “Players pushing each other and working hard to be better. I believe the next few years will be really huge for the young players coming through.”

The midfielder’s comments reflect a growing sense of belief within the camp that Ghana is building towards a stronger future on the continental stage.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

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