Adjoa Bayor

"I was overjoyed when I heard the news and I later celebrated with my friends. I believe it's the work of God. I feel proud that my efforts have been recognised but it also places an enormous burden of expectation on me when I play for Ghana."

"I have never seen female footballers who are lesbians over the years as a footballer. It is untrue that female footballers are lesbians. I never saw my colleague footballers having any sexual encounters. So I will deny the claims and ask the public to rubbish them and treat same with the contempt it deserves."

"One major problem facing the Women’s League in this country (Ghana) is the lack of sponsorship. I believe they can do better. I would also like to use this opportunity to plead with corporate bodies to come on board and sponsor the Women’s league in Ghana."

"It was this game (against Nigeria), I wouldn’t like to watch it, I couldn’t eat for about a week. The whole nation (Ghana) was behind us and it was a big opportunity for us to make it for the first time. We had the advantage after Mamunatu saved two penalty kicks but unfortunately we couldn’t capitalize on that. It was a very sad moment for all the players and for me I will say it is the most painful defeat suffered during my time with the team."

"We must now strategize on how to bounce back strongly as a nation than to crucify members of the team."

"It's time we allow the women to show their worth, a female for a female team and a male for a male team which is practiced everywhere or better still get the technical directors of the FA to guide her but i will be very surprised if the head coach post is given to a male."

"Adjoa Bayor is one of the biggest assets we have as a nation (Ghana) in regards to women’s football. I want Adwoa Bayor to be involved in the team (Black Queens). She can contribute to the team alot. She can be a role model to the younger girls. She can create a huge impact."