It was a night charged with national pride and purpose. Ghana’s Black Stars fundraising campaign made a thunderous entrance, pulling in approximately $10 million on the very first day of its launch, a figure that has set the tone for what organisers hope will be a historic drive toward a $30 million goal.
The announcement came from Deputy Finance Minister and Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, who could barely conceal his excitement as he addressed the nation following the high-profile launch event.
“The fundraising target is $30 million, and if you listen to the pledges and donations, on day one of the launch, we got about $10 million,” he said. “We are going to put together other events, and we believe that the contributions that are coming in from the short code as well.”
The launch drew a constellation of Ghana’s most influential figures. President John Dramani Mahama graced the occasion alongside Sports Minister Kofi Adams and Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, signalling the weight of government and football administration behind the initiative. The atmosphere buzzed with energy as the sports, entertainment, and business sectors rallied behind the cause.
Legends of Ghanaian football were also in the room. Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah, ex-internationals Fatawu Dauda and Mohammed Polo stood shoulder to shoulder with music heavyweights Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Nacee, a powerful reminder that supporting the Black Stars is not just a sporting affair, but a deeply cultural one.
The funds raised will go toward preparing the national team for upcoming international competitions, including four international friendly matches ahead of major tournaments. But beyond the logistics of football, the campaign carries a deeply personal message for ordinary Ghanaians.
Nyarko Ampem revealed that part of the initiative is designed to give everyday citizens a direct stake in the team’s journey. “We are using some of this also to randomly select some Ghanaians to go and support the players,” he explained. “Ghanaians who are interested, the code is *899#. With just two or three steps, you stand a chance of representing Ghana to support the Black Stars at the World Cup.”
It is a gesture that speaks to the soul of Ghanaian culture, a people who have always worn their national identity with fierce pride, from the rhythms of highlife and afrobeats echoing across the country to the passionate roar of fans who live and breathe football. The Black Stars are not merely a team; they are a symbol of unity, resilience, and collective ambition.
With $20 million still to go, organisers are confident. Additional fundraising events are set to be rolled out in the coming weeks, and the momentum from day one suggests that Ghana is more than ready to answer the call. The story of the Black Stars’ next chapter is being written, and every Ghanaian has been handed a pen.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com