{"id":98377,"date":"2023-09-08T14:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/08\/mahama-reacts-to-black-stars-afcon-qualification\/"},"modified":"2023-09-08T14:00:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:00:26","slug":"mahama-reacts-to-black-stars-afcon-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/09\/08\/mahama-reacts-to-black-stars-afcon-qualification\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama reacts to Black Stars AFCON qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the Black Stars following their qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).<\/p>\n

Ghana on Thursday hosted Central African Republic (CAR) in their final Group E game at the Baba Yara Stadium.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the game, the Black Stars needed a point to secure qualification for the tournament that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.<\/p>\n

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Having conceded in the early moment of the game, goals from Mohammed Kudus and Ernest Nuamah ensured that the team recorded a 2-1 win.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to our Black Stars. Great comeback from a goal down and a spectacular victory against CAR to book a well-deserved spot in the 2024 AFCON. You\u2019ve made Ghana proud again!\u201d\u00a0Mr Mahama posted on X.<\/p>\n

He also urged the team to aim for success in the tournament, which Ghana has failed to win in over four decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep shining! Let\u2019s go for gold in the AFCON!,\u201d\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n

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Ghana\u2019s qualification means they have qualified for a 10th straight AFCON tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Black Stars will discover their group opponents on October 12.<\/p>\n

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