Ghanaians should be more positive towards the Black Stars - Samuel Osei Kuffuor

Former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffuor has stated emphatically that it’s time Ghanaians show positivity towards the Black Stars.The Black Stars ended their winless run this year under new coach Otto Addo after recording back-to-back wins during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers early June.Ghana defeated Mali 2-1 in Bamako before returning to Kumasi to snatch a 4-3 victory over Central Africa Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium.The back-to-back wins have boosted the Black Stars chances of qualifying to the biggest soccer mundial to be held in Mexico, USA and Canada.Speaking to Angel TV, Kuffuor called for mentality change among Ghanaians towards the national team.“We need to change our mindset towards our national team because when we qualify for the World Cup majority of Ghanaians will benefit from it including journalists. We should be more positive towards our national team” he said.The Black Stars are currently second in Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualifications, accumulating 9 points.Meanwhile, the qualifying series for the mundial will resume in March 2025.

Jun 21, 2024 - 13:50
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Ghanaians should be more positive towards the Black Stars - Samuel Osei Kuffuor

Former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffuor has stated emphatically that it’s time Ghanaians show positivity towards the Black Stars.

The Black Stars ended their winless run this year under new coach Otto Addo after recording back-to-back wins during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers early June.

Ghana defeated Mali 2-1 in Bamako before returning to Kumasi to snatch a 4-3 victory over Central Africa Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The back-to-back wins have boosted the Black Stars chances of qualifying to the biggest soccer mundial to be held in Mexico, USA and Canada.

Speaking to Angel TV, Kuffuor called for mentality change among Ghanaians towards the national team.

“We need to change our mindset towards our national team because when we qualify for the World Cup majority of Ghanaians will benefit from it including journalists. We should be more positive towards our national team” he said.

The Black Stars are currently second in Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualifications, accumulating 9 points.

Meanwhile, the qualifying series for the mundial will resume in March 2025.