President Mahama Urges Black Stars to Make History at 2026 World Cup

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Black Stars to aim higher and make history after securing their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana sealed qualification with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, thanks to a close-range finish from Mohammed Kudus.

Reflecting on Ghana’s football journey, President Mahama recalled the unforgettable heartbreak of 2010, when Asamoah Gyan’s missed penalty against Uruguay cost the nation a chance at the semi-finals.

He also drew inspiration from Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run, which saw them become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals — urging the Black Stars to dream even bigger this time.

“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,” President Mahama said in an interview with Sporty FM.

The President also appealed for unity and unconditional support for the team.

“We must all rally behind the Black Stars,” he said. “Let’s leave politics and ethnicity aside and give them our full backing.”

The Black Stars will learn their group-stage opponents when the 2026 World Cup draw takes place on December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.