'Kudos to the Black Stars': Akufo-Addo, others react to 3-2 victory over South Korea

The senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana, won their second match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in what was a dramatic match as they beat South Korea 3-2 at the Education City Stadium.

The Black Stars had to sit tight as the Koreans kept probing and pressing Ghana in the final minutes of the game for an equalizer.

Two goals from star attacker Mohammed Kudus and one from defender Mohammed Salisu gave the team the much-needed win.

The victory comes as a relief to many Ghanaians, who are hoping that the Black Star would qualify for the next stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup after losing to Portugal.

In a tweet after the game, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commended the Black Stars for the victory.

The president also praised Ghanaians for their support and called for more support in the stars’ final game against Uruguay.

“Kudos to the Black Stars. Hard fought, but thoroughly well-deserved victory against South Korea. Proud of the entire team and the unalloyed support given to them by all Ghanaians. Now to the final group stage game against Uruguay,” part of the president’s tweet read.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, also praised the stars and stressed the importance of the match against Uruguay.


Dr Clement Apaak, MP for Builsa South, praised the Black Stars and was particularly impressed by Ghana's goalkeeper Ati-Zigi and star performer Mohammed Kudus.

View the reaction by Akufo-Addo and other notable Ghanaians below:

Kudos to the Black Stars. Hard fought, but thoroughly well-deserved victory against South Korea. Proud of the entire team and the unalloyed support given to them by all Ghanaians. Now to the final group stage game against Uruguay. #WeCanDoIt#GoBlackStarsGo pic.twitter.com/9ffkgil4pu

— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) November 28, 2022