HE John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Chad on Friday.
He urged the players and technical team to forget about the past and focus on the present and future.
According to the President, he knows Ghanaians are not happy with the Black Stars following their poor performances in recent times which resulted in not making it to the next African Cup in Morocco.
“Ghanaians have had their hearts broken, but not given up, it depends on you and we know how you play for your teams, patriotism, and qualifying to the World Cup should motivate you to qualify” he said.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddi Adams has been at the training throughout the week and he is also optimistic of a good win. He extended an invitation to all Members of Parliament to join in the stands to support the Black Stars to qualify.
President of the GFA was also at the office of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to meet some old stars like Sammy Osei Kufuor, Anthony Baffoe, Stephen Appiah and others.
Before the delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) went to Parliament to congratulate the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on his re-election as Speaker of the 9th Parliament.
The GFA President presented a document titled “State of Ghana Football,” which outlines the current status of football in Ghana, its challenges, and proposed solutions to the Speaker of Parliament.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker pledged his full support for football, affirming it as a promising venture deserving of investment and urging public backing. He also encouraged the delegation to undertake regional tours to identify and nurture young talent.
Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga; the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin; the Chairman of the Sports Committee of Parliament, Hon. Ernest Norgbey; the Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror; and other officials of the Parliamentary Service were present.
President of GFA, Kurt Okraku and his team also paid an important call on the Sports Writers Association of Ghana SWAG to seek for support of the media towards qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation appealed to Ghanaians to show some love to the Black Stars by trooping to the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday to watch the match. He asked the media to promote the match and other sports activities.
Gate fee have been pegged at 10ghc for Popular Stand, 100ghc for Upper Terrence, 150ghc for VIP and 200ghc for VVIP
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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