'Keep this team and we will win AFCON, World Cup' - President Mahama backs Black Stars continuity
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has publicly advocated for the retention of the current Black Stars football squad and coaching staff. He believes maintaining continuity is essential for the team to compete for future AFCON and World Cup titles.
Why it matters
The stability of national sports teams often reflects broader national morale and government investment in public infrastructure and talent development.
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism about the future of the national football team, the Black Stars, saying the current squad has the potential to achieve greater success if it is maintained and given sustained support.
Speaking during an inspection of the Ho Sports Stadium, President Mahama said the Black Stars had exceeded expectations at the recent tournament despite widespread predictions that the team would not advance beyond the group stage.
"We also need to start preparing for the next World Cup. The Black Stars did well; nobody gave them a chance. People predicted that they would crash out at the Group stage, but they managed to get into the Round of 32," he said.
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