Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Black Stars to remain united and give their best at the FIFA World Cup, assuring the team of the full backing of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
She delivered the message when she led a delegation of high-profile Ghanaians to visit the team’s camp in Toronto, Canada, ahead of Ghana’s opening Group stage match against Panama.
“Ghana is rooting for you, regardless of where you are, whether in the diaspora, on farms, or at home. The whole country is behind you,” she told the players.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the team for their efforts so far and encouraged them to push beyond their current level as they pursue success on the global stage.
“We know you are doing well, and we know you will excel. I want you to go even higher. Every mother will want their child to be the best they can be and even excel when they think they have reached their goal. So we are here to encourage you to do more,” she said.
She further emphasized the importance of teamwork, describing cooperation as a key ingredient for success in football and other aspects of life.
“You heard about the term group work, and I think that is part of the cooperation in sports. Regardless of what your strength is, you become even stronger when you play with somebody else. If in the process, you make someone else even stronger, we succeed even more,” she added.
Ghana will face Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 PM GMT in their opening World Cup fixture.