Ghana women's national basketball team

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Ghana
FIBA ranking NR (21 August 2023) [1]
Joined FIBA 1962
FIBA zone FIBA Africa
National federation Amateur Basketball Association of Ghana
AfroBasket
Appearances3
Medals Bronze medal africa.svg 1979

The Ghana women's national basketball team represents Ghana in international basketball competitions. It is administered by the Amateur Basketball Association of Ghana (GBBA). [2]

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The team has consistently lacked government support and has often only been able to compete because of the help of individuals. [3]

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References

  1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. Profile | Ghana, Fiba.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. Ghana Basketball Association - Ghana government fails to support Ghana Women's Team in Mali, Sportingpulse.com, 24 September 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2015.