Some of the players of the Black Stars before a game
The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has urged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as they work to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The Black Stars are set to play Chad in Accra, and Madagascar in Morocco on March 21 and 24, respectively. Despite high hopes for qualification, the team’s failure to secure a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has left many fans disillusioned.
Speaking to GhanaWeb during the Black Stars’ first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, 2025, Ankrah acknowledged the impact of the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON.
However, he called on Ghanaians to move forward and support the team in their bid for success.
“Well, the AFCON qualifiers were a disappointment, and every Ghanaian was disappointed, but we need to put that behind us, rally around the Black Stars, and ensure that we give them the needed support to qualify. As someone would say, let’s forgive and forget and focus on how we can help them qualify for the World Cup,” he said.
The Black Stars currently sit second in their group, with nine points after four games, trailing leaders Comoros.
Meanwhile, watch Black Stars’ first training session ahead of Chad game
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