There were scenes at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Friday where fans begged the Black Stars to qualify for the upcoming World Cup.
Fans are overjoyed not just for football but because their success is a ticket to the United States. A supporter’s placard during the Madagascar match clearly phrased the sentiment: “Your win is our visa approval to the US.”
Tomorrow, the team meets Comoros in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match for the event’s USA, Canada, and Mexico edition.
Hosting the 2026 World Cup, the USA, Mexico, and Canada are the dream destinations. Ghana’s qualifying group includes Madagascar, Comoros, Mali, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Chad.
Ahead of the Comoros game, Ghana shares the top spot in the group with three points each, trailing behind Mali and Comoros. Fans see more than just a football victory; it’s a step towards their American dream.
Watch the picture of the placard below as one out of many fans begs the Black Stars to qualify:
The Black Stars won in a fierce contest between themselves and Madagascar. In the 90+6′ minute, Inaki Williams, against all odds, provided the match winner after the Black Stars failed in countless attempts to break the deadlock.
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