Ghana government to review Black Stars campaign

The Ghanaian government will review the country’s World Cup participation in Qatar to reflect on the lessons and mull over the way forward, Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif said on Sunday.

In his first public comment after the exit of the Black Stars from the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, the minister expressed optimism about the future of the young Ghanaian team.

“The ministry will continue its partnership with all stakeholders, including the Ghana Football Association for a thorough review of the Black Stars World Cup campaign in Qatar and the way forward,” he said.

“Even though we fell short at the most crucial stage, and bowed out of the competition in disappointment, we take solace in the lessons learned and the positives especially the promising delivery of our young team,” Ussif added.

The minister assured Ghanaians that the government will not relent in its efforts at ensuring sustainable sports development in the country. In the final group H game last Friday, the Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by Uruguay to deny them from qualifying for the next stage.