'Let This Victory Not Make Us Complacent Against Madagascar' - Mahama's Message to Black Stars After 5-0 Win over Chad

Mar 21, 2025 - 23:50

Accra, Ghana - 21 March, 2025 - Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, has praised the country's national men's football team, the Black Stars, after their impressive 5-0 victory over Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The win, which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium, has boosted Ghana's chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

President Mahama took to social media to congratulate the team, cautioning them against complacency ahead of their next match against Madagascar on Monday, March 24.

''I had a good appetite for dinner after the Black Stars’ 5-0 victory. "Let this victory not make us complacent," he wrote. "This should be the beginning of bringing back the LOVE. Next Focus: Madagascar. Go Black Stars!" he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

The President's message comes after he visited the Black Stars during a training session, where he jokingly remarked that he had to eat before their games to avoid losing his appetite due to their recent poor form.

Ghana's win over Chad has sparked optimism among fans, with many hoping that the team can build on this momentum to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.