The Ghana Sports Supporters Union (GSSU) on Saturday held special prayers at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking divine favour ahead of the Black Stars’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad (away) on 4 September and Mali (home) on 8 September.
The event, led by three Mallams, featured Quran recitations and Muslim prayers for unity, peace, and success. A ram was sacrificed as a symbolic act of dedication, followed by a lively rehearsal of the atmosphere fans intend to create when Ghana hosts Mali in Accra.
President of the amalgamated GSSU, Alhaji Polo Forty Forty, commended members who turned up in their numbers and expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ chances. He appealed to the National Sports Authority and the Ministry of Youth and Sports for stronger support, noting that the passion of the fans is vital to the team’s motivation.
Public Relations Officer of the Union and President of the Die Hard Supporters Union, Abraham Nkansah, popularly known as Apirigu ChakaPaama, emphasised the importance of both physical effort and spiritual backing.
“Football is both physical and spiritual. As the players do their part on the pitch, supporters must cheer, pray for protection, and seek divine intervention. Ghana cannot afford to miss the 2026 World Cup,” he stressed.
Other officials present, including Coordinator Alhaji Guntu, Organiser Rashida Iddi, and Akwasi Agyemang, also voiced optimism that the Black Stars will secure qualification.
Since making their historic debut at Germany 2006, Ghana have featured in every FIFA World Cup except Russia 2018, appearing in South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, and Qatar 2022. With the USA/Canada/Mexico 2026 tournament on the horizon, expectations are high that the Black Stars will once again book their place on football’s biggest stage — and go even further than before.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
