President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Black Stars to aim for historic success after securing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana’s senior national team booked their spot in the Mundial with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, courtesy of a decisive goal from Mohammed Kudus.
Reflecting on past heartbreak, Mahama recalled the nation’s 2010 World Cup quarterfinal exit, when Asamoah Gyan’s missed late penalty denied Ghana a place in the semi-finals.
He also cited Morocco’s trailblazing 2022 campaign, in which the North African side became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals, as inspiration for the Black Stars.
“We must follow in the footsteps of Morocco by going beyond the semi-finals and, who knows, with fingers crossed, bring the World Cup trophy home to make Ghana and Africa proud,” Mahama told Sporty FM.
He urged all Ghanaians to unite behind the team.
“We must all rally behind the Black Stars. We must support them to the hilt. Let’s not bring in any partisan or ethnic considerations. Let’s give them our full support,” he added.
The Black Stars will discover their group-stage opponents during the World Cup draw on December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Following a group-stage exit at their previous World Cup in Qatar, Ghana now hopes to make a lasting impact in the 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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