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BLACK STARS CAPTAIN JORDAN AYEW EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO GHANAIANS AFTER WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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BLACK STARS CAPTAIN JORDAN AYEW EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO GHANAIANS AFTER WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Captain of the senior national football team, the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew, has extended heartfelt appreciation to Ghanaians and all stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. In an official statement, the Crystal Palace forward expressed deep gratitude to his teammates, technical handlers, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Government of Ghana, and the millions of passionate fans who rallied behind the team during the qualification campaign. “I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your undiluted support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. As captain of the Black Stars, I’m honoured to lead this talented group of players, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together,” Ay...

FIFA World Cup 26 tickets: Applications for Visa Presale Draw now open

Entry period for the first ticket phase – the Visa Presale Draw – is now open via FIFA.com/tickets, with purchasing time slots opening in October Tickets will start at USD 60 for group stage matches Additional information is available to fans on FIFA.com, while multimedia assets can be downloaded for editorial purposes on the FIFA Digital Hub The moment for fans to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet has finally arrived. The first ticket draw entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26 is now open at FIFA.com/tickets. As Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to welcome the world, the Visa Presale Draw gives fans worldwide the opportunity to take part in this historic tournament. Thanks to FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Par...

Black Stars to depart Accra for N’DJamena on Tuesday

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players. The Black Stars need a win to further solidify their grip on Group I, having won five matches and lost one in their six matches so far. Twelve players trained at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, with the rest of the squad expected to join the team for Tuesday's trip. The Stars will train in N'Djamena on Wednesday ahead of the game on Thursday. Ghana will face Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno at 1 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Otto Addo's team currently leads Group I with 15 points from six matches, keeping them well-posi...