Win, showcase your skills to the world …Pres Mahama inspires Black Stars
In a show of support and solidarity, President John Dramani Mahama paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars on Wednesday at the Accra Sports Stadium as they prepare to face off against Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The President’s visit, aimed to boost the team’s morale as they gear up for the crucial qualifiers.
Accompanied by ‘heavyweight’ football fanatics, President Mahama encouraged the players to make Ghana proud by giving their best and showcase their skills on the international stage.
The President also reminded the players of the importance of discipline, hard work, and unity, emphasising that these values were essential to achieving success in football and beyond.
The Black Stars players, coaches, and officials were thrilled to receive the President and expressed their gratitude for his support and encouragement.
Other members of his entourage included the Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddi Adams, Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Dr Randy Abbey, National Sports Authority Director General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and former Ghana captains, Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan.
Others were Black Stars Management Committee members Samuel Aboabire (Chairman of the Greater Accra Football Association, Executive Council Member) and Moses Armah (Owner of Premier League side Medeama SC).
Training continued unabated after the visit as players and technical team intensified preparations for the double-header with Chad today and Madagascar on Monday.
With Ghana currently third in Group I after Madagascar’s win over Central African Republic, these matches are vital for Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid.
Players underwent rigorous fieldwork, including shooting drills, passing exercises, and stretching. The goalkeepers also had a separate session, working on their reflexes and shot-stopping.
The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium today before traveling to face Madagascar on March 24. –Ghanafa.org
