Ghana Ambassador to Morocco, Her Excellency Charity Gbedawo, extended a warm welcome to the Black Queens at the Ibis Hotel in Casablanca ahead of their friendly against the Atlas Lionesses.

Accompanied by staff members from the Ghanaian embassy, Mrs Gbedawo, congratulated the team on qualifying for the Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and assured the players of government support for the tournament.

"I am very impressed with your performance so far," she said.

"Although you are here for a friendly game against the host, I believe you have the potential to return in July and perform even better."

"The embassy will ensure that the Ghanaian community here supports you at the stadium on Friday and beyond. Play your hearts out, and I wish you all the best," she added.

Black Queens captain Portia Boakye thanked the entourage and assured them that the team is eager to perform and win regardless of the value of the match.

The Queens are currently on a training tour in Morocco, where they will play preparatory games against the Atlas Lioness and AS FAR Rabat.

These matches will serve as an opportunity for the newly appointed coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren to assess his squad.