President Mahama to Support Black Stars in Match Against Chad

President Mahama will attend the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifier against Chad. He expressed both nervousness and enthusiasm during a training visit, vowing to support the team. This event marks a historic moment with the first attendance of an incumbent president at such a match in years.

President John Dramani Mahama has committed to attending the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. During his visit to the team’s training session, President Mahama acknowledged his nervousness about watching live matches but expressed strong support for the team.

He remarked, “I’ll take time off and watch the game myself. Even though my heart is not very good at watching soccer, I will brave it. They say I should eat before I go and sit down. My hope is that you would justify my sitting and watching you guys. The whole of Ghana is going to be behind you, and I’m sure that you can make it.”

The President also encouraged the Ghana Football Association and management committee, stating, “we’re gonna work closely together with you so that we can create the atmosphere for not only the Black Stars but all the other junior teams to perform.” Notably, Mahama’s attendance will be significant, as it will be the first time in recent years that an incumbent president has attended a Black Stars match at the stadium.

Currently, the Black Stars sit in third place in Group I with nine points, and they aim to secure maximum points against Chad on March 21 in Accra and Madagascar on March 24 in Morocco.

In summary, President John Dramani Mahama’s upcoming attendance at the Black Stars match against Chad highlights his support for the national team. His comments assure players of the nation’s backing and demonstrate his commitment to fostering a positive environment for all Ghanaian football teams. This marks an important moment in the country’s sporting history as the President engages directly with the team.

Original Source: www.myjoyonline.com