The Black Stars of Ghana secured tickets for 2022 FIFA World Cup after dominating their West African rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the return leg game of the play-offs in Nigeria on Tuesday.
Proud of the performance of the national senior team, Ghana President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku to do whatever he can to ensure that the team stayed together at least until Qatar, before any long-term decision on the team should be taken.
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“I am hoping that the technical team that has been put together for these two matches will at least take us through the World Cup itself.” Emphasized the President of the Republic.
Addressing the Management and the gallant Black Stars players at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, President Akufo-Addo said the team spirit demonstrated by the Black Stars should be emulated by the rest of Ghanaians.
He said the victory of the Black Stars against their Nigerian Counterpart has not only energized Ghanaians but also lifted up the spirit of the country.
He announced that the team deserves a special personal package which would be presented to them in private.
On his part, the Ghana Footbal Association (GFA) Boss, Mr. Okraku commended the President for his support and commitment to developing football in Ghana, especially the National Teams including the Black Stars.
He assured the President and the entire nation of a good performance in Qatar.
Copies of the 2022 Presidential diary were presented to the Interim Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, Captain of the Black Stars, Thomas Partey, as well as all the players and the technical team.
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The Black Stars were the first in Africa to book a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is scheduled to start on Monday, 21 November and ends on Sunday, 18 December 2022.