- Mahama said continuity and support could help the Black Stars become stronger.
- MyJoyOnline reported that Ghana reached the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup before losing to Colombia.
- The Black Stars are reported to be preparing for the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
President John Mahama has urged sustained backing for the Black Stars’ current players and technical team, saying continuity could help Ghana assemble a more competitive national side for future Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup campaigns.
In comments reported by MyJoyOnline, Mahama praised the team’s showing at the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana were reported to have reached the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia.
He said the Black Stars had surpassed expectations by progressing from their group, citing the squad’s determination, resilience and quality. Ghana’s group-stage results were reported as a win over Panama, a goalless draw with England and a defeat to Croatia.
Mahama acknowledged concerns about aspects of the team’s performances but argued that the tournament provided a basis on which to build. He said maintaining the core of the playing group and continuing to support the technical staff could produce a stronger side capable of competing more successfully at future AFCON and World Cup tournaments.
Carlos Queiroz was identified in the report as the coach who led Ghana at the World Cup. The president’s remarks place emphasis on stability rather than a wholesale restructuring of the national team after its elimination.
The Black Stars are expected to shift their focus to qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the qualifiers reported to begin in September.
Focus on continuity
The comments add to debate around the direction of the national team after a major tournament. Mahama’s position, as reported, is that the squad’s progress should be treated as evidence of potential, provided the players and technical team receive continued support.
