President John Dramani Mahama will attend the Black Stars’ match against Chad on March 21. He expressed support for the team during a training session, stating he will brave his nervousness to watch the game. This visit marks a notable event as it is the first attendance by an incumbent president at an Accra Sports Stadium match in years, amidst the Black Stars’ quest for qualifying points.
President John Dramani Mahama has committed to attending the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Chad, scheduled for Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium. During a recent visit to the team’s training, he expressed both excitement and apprehension about witnessing live football. He stated, “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.”
Mahama reassured the players of his support, emphasizing, “The whole of Ghana is going to be behind you, and I’m sure that you can make it.” He also noted the importance of collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to foster a conducive atmosphere for the Black Stars and other national teams.
This attendance will be significant as it marks the first time an incumbent president has been present at a Black Stars match in Accra in recent years. Currently, the Black Stars sit third in Group I with nine points and aim to secure victories against Chad on March 21 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 Ghana’s national team during their World Cup qualifiers. His expressions of encouragement resonate with the collective optimism of the nation as the team strives for success in the tournament.
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