Black Queens Star Chantelle Boye Hlorkah Performs Adowa on Her First Visit to Ghana
- Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah touched down in Ghana for the first time after helping the Black Queens secure a third-place finish
- The British-born footballer was all smiles as she arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Monday evening
- She also thrilled onlookers with her rendition of the iconic traditional dance, Adowa
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When the Black Queens arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Monday evening, the warm cheers from fans said it all.
Among the returning heroines was Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, whose story has quickly become one of the most inspiring from Ghana’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign.
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Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah: From new face to fan favourite
Before the trip to Morocco, she had never donned the national jersey on such a grand stage.
But by the end of the tournament, she had played every single match as Ghana marched to a third-place finish, their first medal at WAFCON since 2016, per CAF Online.
Her impact was far-reaching. Chantelle scored once and delivered a key assist, but it wasn’t just the stats that caught the attention of supporters.
What truly endeared her to Ghanaians was her relentless effort, commitment, and clear love for the game.
Despite being one of the newest members in the squad, Chantelle quickly carved a role for herself.
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Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren clearly saw something special, handing her significant minutes throughout the tournament.
It’s no surprise, really. Chantelle has always been a student of the game.
She grew up watching legends like Ronaldinho, Neymar, Nani, Robinho, and Rachel Yankey, as noted by ESPN. That influence is reflected in her style: expressive, skilful, and unafraid to entertain.
Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah performs Adowa on her first visit to Ghana
Dressed in her Ghana Football Association Puma tracksuit, she stepped off the plane to a rousing welcome.
Chantelle, also affectionately called Chaney, couldn’t resist the moment.
She joined the celebration, giving the traditional Adowa dance her best shot. It didn’t come easy, but her spirit was infectious. Every effort brought a smile to her and to everyone around.
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For Chantelle, representing Ghana was more than just a professional duty. It was personal.
Born and raised in Liverpool, she never visited her father’s homeland but always felt connected through family and culture.
Her father, Boye, is from Accra. Her mother, though English, never let her forget her Ghanaian heritage.
Chantelle once shared that it would be a dream to make her first visit to Ghana with a medal in hand. That dream came true.
Buzzing from the experience, the 29-year-old shared her excitement about finally setting foot in Ghana.
She looked forward to exploring the country, trying some local dishes, and simply enjoying her stay.
Black Queens coach praises players
In a previous publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren had lavished praise on his team following Ghana’s thrilling win over Algeria to book a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 WAFCON.
An emotional Bjorkegren, speaking after the hard-fought encounter, expressed immense pride in his players for their grit and unwavering determination.
Source: YEN.com.gh
