Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated the Black Stars following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The four-time African champions sealed their place at next year’s global tournament with a decisive victory on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, finishing top of Group I with 25 points.
In a video message shared shortly after the qualification, Dr. Bawumia lauded the team’s achievement and expressed national pride over Ghana’s return to the world’s biggest football stage.
"It's @FIFAWorldCup number 5! Congratulations to the @GhanaBlackstars, for qualifying Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We are Ghana!
"We are coming!" he declared.
It's @FIFAWorldCup number 5!
Congratulations to the @GhanaBlackstars, for qualifying Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
We are Ghana! We are coming! pic.twitter.com/hbxJuoY86W
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) October 12, 2025
After a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Otto Addo’s side will be determined to make a stronger impression when the tournament kicks off next year.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking Ghana’s fifth appearance in the competition following previous participations in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.
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