The Ghana Football Association (GFA) held a thanksgiving service on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Christ the King Anglican Church in Sakumono to celebrate the Black Stars’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The GFA delegation, led by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, gathered alongside football administrators, officials, and supporters to express gratitude for Ghana’s successful qualification campaign.
The event followed an earlier prayer session held at the Imam Malik Hamburg Mosque in Maamobi on Friday, October 24, reflecting the Association’s commitment to inclusive spiritual engagement.
Among the dignitaries present were Chief of Staff Michael Osekre, Executive Council Members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel, Deputy General Secretary Ama Brobey-Williams, Chief Finance Officer Collins Dei, and Director of the GFA Technical Centre, Winifred Mawudeku. Also in attendance were Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Chairman John Ansah and officials from Dreams FC.
In his address, President Simeon-Okraku expressed gratitude to God for guiding the national team through a demanding qualification journey and reaffirmed the Association’s resolve to develop Ghanaian football at all levels further. He also extended appreciation to the clergy and Christian community for their continuous prayers and support for the national teams.
The church leadership commended the GFA for recognising the importance of faith and gratitude in national achievement, urging continued prayer for unity and success as the Black Stars prepare for
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