By: Helga Gokah
The National Sports Authority,NSA, and the Ghana Police Service must be hugely commended for the impeccable organization of the final group qualifier of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Ghana and Comoros on Sunday.
The apt and strategic plans put in place and executed on the day were beyond regular expectations, as any misbehavior from hoodlums was pre aborted by the top-notch security measures.
Aside from the heavy security presence on the day, the firsthand approach to ward off fans meters away from the stadium by barricades was the biggest security strategy that saved the day, and the Ghana Police Service must be hugely commended for their action.
After two previous stadium invasions during the Chad and Mali game, there were growing fears of heavier security breaches at the final game, considering the anticipated possible crowd that was going to amass at the stadium to watch the game.
following the National Sports Authority’s decision to reopen previously restricted sections, it was apparent that any minor security mishap at the gates could have been disastrous, as the level of excitement in Ghanaians to watch the Black Stars at home continued to grow after their massive win over the CAR days before the decisive match.
However, the swift response of the national sports authority to engage with the police and other security agencies ultimately changed the narrative.
As if the stunning facelift of the pitch was not enough, the flawless setup with branding and sanitation at the stadium on matchday made a solid statement.
Ghana secured a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Comoros at home in front of 40,000 fans, a record attendance the Black Stars have not seen in over a decade at the Accra Sports Stadium.
This qualification hands Ghana their fifth(5th) appearance at the Mundial after making their debut in 2006 and subsequently appearing in the 2010, 2014, and 2022 editions respectively.
Tottenham Hotspur’s forward Mohammed Kudus scored a second-half goal, handing Ghana the home victory over a stubborn Comoros side.
The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by four countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Morocco.
