The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) have sent a congratulatory message to the national football team, Black Stars and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following their victory over the Super Green Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars overcame the fierce West African rivals via the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in Abuja on Tuesday, having earlier played to a goalless draw in the first leg in Kumasi last Friday.
And the GBA which earlier sent a message wishing the Black Stars success, have expressed their delight at the national team’s victory which means they will be one of five countries from Africa who will represent the continent at the global fiesta in Qatar in November and December.
Thomas Partey and teammates celebrate
“First of all, we want to express profound gratitude to God for leading Ghana to earn qualification for World Cup Qatar 2022 at the expense of Nigeria and for the fourth time,” began the message signed by GBA President, Abraham Kotei Neequaye.
“The GBA wish to congratulate the entire Black Stars team and the GFA for a memorable and historic achievement in a World Cup qualifying match against a favourable Nigerian Super Green Eagles team made up of quality and experienced players,” the message noted.
“I was highly optimistic that the Black Stars would qualify for Qatar 2022 regardless of the odds against the team. The Boxing fraternity under my leadership supported the Black Stars both physically and spiritually and believed success will be ours,” the Ghana chief continued.
“The GBA President and his executive board members are very grateful to God for answering their two crucial prayers; protect Black Stars players in the two-legged tie against injuries, casualties, ill-luck and calamity as well as bless the team with a victory that could catapult Ghana to the FIFA World Cup,” the statement further noted.
The gallant Black Stars were guests of President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House on Wednesday
“On behalf of the entire Ghana boxing fraternity, I will like to once again commend the government, Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Mustapha Ussif, FA President Kurt Okraku, the technical team headed by Otto Addo, Black Stars Management Committee and entire Ghanaians for the prayers and supports offered the Black Stars both in Kumasi and Abuja,” Mr. Neequaye’s message continued.
“As a country united, we shall always stand and win; divided we shall always fall and lose. God bless our homeland Ghana and make our Black Stars great and strong in Qatar 2022 World Cup,” he prayed.
The GBA capo also reflected on the hard work executed by officials in charge of the team as well as the technical led by Germany-born Otto Addo, culminating in the qualification to Qatar.
GFA President Kurt Okraku exchanges pleasantries with Vice-President Dr Bawumia at the Jubilee House on Wednesday
“The GFA under the leadership of Mr. Kurt Okraku deserve to be commended for a yeoman’s job done in the midst of countless challenges and uncertainties,” he stated.
“The Ghana Black Stars team under Coach Otto Addo revealed vital information on effective management, effective communication and effective relationship in football coaching and in any other organisational leadership.The teamwork spirit exhibited by the Technical Advisor, Chris Hughton, Otto Addo (head Coach) and two assistants (George Boateng and Mas-ud Didi Dramani) must be acknowledged and appreciated by all,” the message concluded.
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