GFA and National Chief Imam Hold Special Prayer Session for Black Stars Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Friday, May 15, 2026, joined Islamic faithful, administrators and other national stakeholders for a solemn national Islamic prayer session held in support of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The spiritually uplifting gathering took place at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, and was led by the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, who offered heartfelt prayers for the success, protection, unity and blessings of the senior national team.
The delegation sought divine guidance as the Black Stars intensify preparations for Ghana’s fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup in North America.
GFA President and 2nd CAF Vice-President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, led the football delegation. He was accompanied by key members of the football leadership including Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire, Black Stars Management Committee member Moses Armah, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby, Chief of Staff Michael Osekre, Dreams FC President Jiji Alifoe Mohammed, and Vice President Prince Abdul Hamid.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England on June 23 in Boston and Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
The prayer session forms part of broader efforts to rally spiritual and national support behind the team as they prepare for the biggest stage in world football.
