VIDEO: Black Stars get heroic welcome after qualifying for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Published on: 30 March 2022

The Black Stars players have been given a warm welcome after their triumphant 2022 World Cup qualification after ousting Nigeria in the play-off on Tuesday evening following their arrival in the country.

Ghana held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium which secured them a spot at the Mundial in Qatar this year after qualifying with a 1-1 aggregate.

Thomas Partey opened the scoring of the decisive game 10 minutes.

However, Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong converted a penalty to draw the Super Eagles level after a VAR decision in the 22nd minute.

But the Black Stars have secured a place in the global showpiece following the results.

The Black Stars landed at the Kotoka International Airport at around 1:30am and were met by some fans, media and other personalities.

The Sports Minister Hon. Mustapha Ussif and his entourage were also at the airport to welcome the shining stars back from Nigeria.

The playing body are expected to meet President HE Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House on Wednesday morning.

Ghana return to the Mundial for the fourth time after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia.

Watch Black Stars arrival below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81cRA4WS8h4

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