President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the victory secured by the senior national soccer team, Black Stars over their Chadian opponent to boost their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes, gave him a “good appetite for dinner.” On March 21, 2025, the Black Stars of Ghana delivered a dominant performance, crushing Chad 5-0 in a crucial game. The emphatic win keeps Ghana’s qualification hopes alive, especially after Madagascar and Mali’s recent victories intensified the pressure on Otto Addo’s squad. Antoine Semenyo set the tone early, scoring just two minutes into the game with a clinical finish. Ghana continued their attacking dominance, doubling their lead in the 31st minute through Iñaki Williams. Jordan Ayew extended the advantage five minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to put Ghana 3-0 ahead by halftime. The Black Stars maintained their relentless momentum in the second half. Mohammed Salisu added a fourth goal in the 56th minute and Ernest Nuamah then sealed the victory in the 68th minute, calmly slotting home the final goal of the night. Ghana beat Chad by 5:0 in a match played at the Accra Sports Stadium with an impressive attendance by the public. President John Mahama who could not hide is excitement over the victory took to social media platform X, formerly known as Xto share his joy. “I had a good appetite for dinner after the Black Stars’ 5-0 victory. Congrats guys! Let this victory not make us complacent. This should be the beginning of bringing back the LOVE. Next focus: Madagascar. Go Black Stars!,” the statement by Mahama said. I had a good appetite for dinner after the Black Stars’ 5-0 victory. Congrats guys! Let this victory not make us complacent. This should be the beginning of bringing back the LOVE. Next focus: Madagascar. Go Black Stars! — John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 21, 2025