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World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Mahama visits Black Stars ahead of Chad clash

By Vincent Ashitey
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President John Mahama paid a visit to the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as they continue preparations for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Mahama who returned from a one-day working visit to Freetown on Tuesday, took the opportunity to inspire the players ahead of the big clash.

He encouraged the players to make Ghana proud by giving their best and showcasing their skills on the international stage.

He also emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and unity, noting that these values are essential for achieving success in football and beyond.

Mahama was accompanied by several key figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams (Hon.), 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 included 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).

The Black Stars are set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to play Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025. President Mahama's visit aimed to boost the team's morale and motivation ahead of these crucial matches.