Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his goodwill message to the Black Stars as Ghana kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today.
Ghana will open its tournament against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto, Canada.
In his message to the national team, Dr Bawumia described football as a unifying force that brings Ghanaians together and connects people across the world.
“Football has always been a part of us as a nation, it has always united us, and it brings the world together,” he said.
“As the Black Stars start their journey at the 2026 World Cup, I want to wish them the very best.”
He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver on the global stage and encouraged the players to draw inspiration from past successes.
“Black Stars, you have done it before and you can do it again,” he said.
“The nation is behind you, and I am also behind you. Go Black Stars and go for gold.”
His message adds to growing public support from political leaders, football fans and members of the Ghanaian community ahead of Ghana’s opening fixture.
The Black Stars will be hoping for a strong start against Panama as they seek to progress from the group stage and mount a deep run in the tournament.