2026 WC: Black Stars will put up one of their best performances - Kurt Okraku assures
Kurt Okraku assured that the Black Stars will put up one of their best performances, speaking on Friday, May 8. He said, "These resources will help us to adequately prepare a team, and we are very positive about the team putting up one of the best performances ever in the history of the game."
His comments were made during the unveiling of a new partnership between the GFA and Gold Fields Ghana. Under the agreement, Gold Fields Ghana will support Ghana football with a two-year, $5 million sponsorship package. The deal covers the senior men's and women's national teams-the Black Stars and Black Queens-as well as the amputee national team (Black Challenge) and the Women's Premier League. Okraku highlighted the importance of the investment in strengthening Ghana's preparation for international competitions.
The Black Stars will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, where they have been drawn in Group I alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before taking on England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27. Ahead of the tournament, the team will also face Mexico and Wales in warm-up matches as part of their final preparations.
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Kurt Okraku, GFA President, anticipates a strong showing from the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup-citing a new partnership with Gold Fields Ghana. The investment aims to boost the team's readiness, but what specific preparations are in store?
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