Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has expressed deep appreciation to Ghanaians for their unwavering support following the Black Stars’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana’s journey in the tournament ended at the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City on Friday evening, bringing their campaign in North America to a close.
In an emotional message to supporters, the GFA boss acknowledged the nation’s unity behind the team throughout the competition.
“My dear Ghanaian brothers and sisters and cherished supporters of the Black Stars,” he said in a statement shared on the FA’s website.
“On behalf of the Ghana Football Association, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to you all for standing firmly behind our national team throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” he added.
He also took time to recognize the contributions of key stakeholders, including the government, sponsors, technical team, and players who represented the country on the global stage.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Government of Ghana for their unwavering support, and to all our sponsors and partners whose contributions made this journey possible. Above all, I would like to thank the Head Coach, Players, Technical Team and the supporting staff for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice for the nation.”
He further extended appreciation to fans both at home and abroad, stressing the impact of their encouragement during the tournament.
“We also thank the wonderful people of Ghana and our supporters around the world for your faith in the team. Your belief and support gave the Black Stars the strength to fight in every match.”
With the World Cup campaign now concluded, attention shifts to Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the team looks to rebuild and come back stronger.
