Nana Akufo-Addo congratulates Black Stars after qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Former Ghana president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is the latest to congratulate the Black Stars following their World Cup qualification. The Black Stars secured qualification after finishing top of Group I with 25 points after ten games.The qualifiers started under the former president's regime before it was completed in 2025 following the return of the NDC government.After Ghana's 1-0 victory over Comoros, Akufo-Addo took to social media to celebrate the team posting: "Warm congratulations to our gallant Stars. Our nation stands proud with you."The Black Stars had endured a tough period following their failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this year.However, the former African champions recovered to secure a fifth appearance at the World Cup.The 2010 World Cup quarter-finalist will start preparation to the World Cup with a tournament in Asia next month.The Black Stars will also find out about their opponents at the World Cup in North America in a draw to be held in Washington DC on December 5, 2025.