Assistant Coach of the Black Princesses, DSI Anita Wiredu-Minta, has shared her journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, recounting how a severe injury thwarted her dreams of playing in the 2007 World Cup.

In an interview with GFA Communications, Wiredu-Minta revealed that a knee injury dashed her hopes of participating in the 2007 tournament.

The former Ghana player was a key member of the Black Queens team that qualified for the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, a knee surgery at an inopportune moment forced her to miss the global event, a significant setback for the talented player.

Despite this disappointment, Wiredu-Minta found a silver lining. In 2018, she received a second chance to be part of the World Cup, not as a player but as the Welfare Officer for the Black Princesses at the U-20 Women’s World Cup.

“I was part of the Black Queens team that qualified for the World Cup in 2007, but unfortunately, I couldn’t make it due to knee surgery. But I had the chance to go to the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2018 as the welfare officer of the team,” she said.

“It was an exciting moment because I always wanted to go to the World Cup but didn’t get the chance. When the U-20 girls qualified for the World Cup, I felt this was my moment,” she added.

Wiredu-Minta’s story is a testament to resilience and finding new paths to achieve one’s dreams, inspiring many in women’s football.