The Member of Parliament for New Edubiase, Adams Abdul-Salam has expressed confidence that the incoming John Dramani Mahama-led government will take steps to ensure the Black Stars qualify for the 2026 World Cup. He revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government plans to work closely with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to make crucial decisions for the team’s future success.
Abdul-Salam acknowledged the frustration many Ghanaians felt after the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
“President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the NDC government are committed to ensuring the Black Stars qualify for the 2026 World Cup. We missed out on the 2025 AFCON tournament, but we will support the Ghana Football Association (GFA) by providing necessary resources to help the team qualify. Our main goal is to secure qualification for the Black Stars,” he stated during an interview on Asempa FM.
He also assured his constituents that the New Edubiase Sports Stadium would be completed under Mahama’s administration.
“During the campaign, John Mahama visited my constituency, and I presented four demands, with the New Edubiase Sports Stadium being a key priority. The previous NDC government began the project, but the NPP intentionally left it incomplete. However, I, along with John Mahama, will ensure the stadium’s completion,” Abdul-Salam added.
Following the 2024 elections, John Mahama has been confirmed as the President-Elect of Ghana.
The Black Stars, coached by Otto Addo, endured a disappointing campaign, losing three matches, drawing three, and failing to win any of their six games in the competition. The team ended up at the bottom of Group F with only three points, while Sudan and Angola advanced to the next stage. This marks the first time in 20 years that the Black Stars have failed to qualify for the AFCON.
