{"id":1040424,"date":"2022-03-31T06:41:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T06:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/03\/31\/akufo-addo-to-award-black-stars-players-after-world-cup-qualification\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T06:41:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T06:41:02","slug":"akufo-addo-to-award-black-stars-players-after-world-cup-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/03\/31\/akufo-addo-to-award-black-stars-players-after-world-cup-qualification\/","title":{"rendered":"Akufo-Addo to award Black Stars players after World Cup qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has promised to award the the Black Stars players with a \u2018special package\u2019 following their efforts to secure a place in the World Cup on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The senior national team booked a spot in Qatar after a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Abuja, to go through on the away goals rule.<\/p>\n

Addressing the Black Stars during the meeting with the President, President Akufo-Addo said he was elated by the strong determination and spirit of the team from the two legs to qualify for Qatar.<\/p>\n

He disclosed to the team that he was organizing a \u2018special package as a token\u2019 of appreciation for the hard work displayed by the Black Stars aside all the arrangements which will be later honoured. <\/p>\n

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\u201cI myself, I\u2019m organizing a special package its a token of my appreciation and recognition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that the exploits of the Black Stars were heavily celebrated by Ghanaians across the country and he expected the team to build and achieve more success later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir qualification has brought so much joy to Ghanaians and we\u2019re looking forward to an outstanding performance in Qatar,\u201d\u00a0President Akufo-Addo said.<\/p>\n

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