Black Queens Player Freda Ayisi Links Up With Mourinho and Nigeria Stars

Black Queens Player Freda Ayisi Links Up With Mourinho and Nigeria Stars

  • Ghanaian female footballer Freda Ayisi has met the legendary Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho during her visit to Turkey
  • The Black Queens player also met two Nigerian football stars as part of her visit to the European nation
  • Ayisi, who decided to play for the Black Queens of Ghana last year, is expected to make the team for WAFCON 2025

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Ghana Black Queens midfielder Freda Ayisi has met some legendary sportsmen including former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

The footballer, who is also an internet sensation following his production of various football content on social media, travelled to Turkey to meet the stars.

Ayisi, born in England to Ghanaian parents, recently decided to play for the Black Queens and was part of the team that played in Olympic Games qualifiers against Zambia.

Freda Ayisi meets Jose Mourinho and Nigeria legends.
Freda Ayisi meets Jose Mourinho, Victor Osimhen and Mikel Obi. Photo: Twitter/ @GhanaWNT Instagram/ @freda_ayy.
Source: Twitter

In photos shared on social media, Ayisi was spotted with Chelsea's legendary manager and former Blues player John Obi Mikel. She was also in the company of former African player of the year Victor Osimhen.

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"So nice to bump into some friends," she shared on Instagram.

Mourinho is coach of Turkish giants Fenerbahce while Osimhen is on loan at Galatasaray.

The 30-year-old, who started her career at Arsenal women's team, now plays for Hashtag United.

She is expected to make the Black Queens team for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations later this year in Morocco.

In an interview with Joy Sports, she said:

"I could have been playing for Ghana earlier but I felt that now is the right time for me to play for Ghana. It's just a personal decision.
"I have decided to do it now and I think it's the right moment for me.
"I am happy. It's a great achievement [and] I can't wait to play with the girls. I am looking forward to it.
"I was playing football for England initially. I finally made the big decision to come over and play for Ghana."

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Ghana have been drawn in a tricky Group C alongside champions South Africa, Tanzania and Mali.

Freda and content creation

The football star is not only a brilliant midfielder but also a sensation on the internet.

Ayisi has millions of followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of subscribers on Youth and Instagram.

Freda's social media content has seen her work with some legendary footballers including former World Cup winner Roberto Carlos.

King Promise learns from Freda

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Musician King Promise added new skills to his football techniques after meeting Black Queens player Freda Ayisi.

The multiple award-winning singer spent time with the Hashtag United Women's team player, learning a few more tricks.

King Promise had dreams of playing football before eventually taking up music as his preferred career. Read more:

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Lukman Mumuni (Sports Editor) Lukman Abdul Mumin is a CAF-accredited Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past eight years. Lukman has worked with some of Ghana's big media houses like GMA and was a regular pundit on GTV. He started his journalism career as a presenter and a writer after studying at the Gee Way Media School. Lukman has covered several international competitions including AFCON 2023. Email: lukmanevergreen2g15@gmail.com