Julia's Khorna: President Mahama's Farewell and Send Off Dinner For The Blackstars

President John Mahama hosted a dinner gala on May 22, 2014 at the state house Accra to send off the senior national team Ghana Black Stars in preparations geared towards the 2014 World Cup. The President in his speech assured the footballers that Ghana would rally behind them , and tasked them to make the country and Africa proud at the tournament. The President also mentioned the budget that was set aside to manage the blackstars on their journey.The event was attended by 24 out of the 26 previously announced squad. On Saturday May 24, the team headed to Netherlands where they will be camping and training before their friendly match with the Netherlands national team at the end of the month.They will then move to Miami for more camping and training before another friendly with Korea, and then head off to Brazil on June 9 for the world cup soccer fiesta .

This event was attended by The Vice President, Amissah Attah, GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, members of the blackstars, the blackstars management and more. Also present were celebrities and ambassadors for the world cup. Jackie Appiah who is one of the ambassadors of the world cup made an appearance in a stunning red gown, Azuma Nelson who is also an ambasaddor and not forgetting Elikem and his girlfriend Pokello. Becca who is also an ambassador did not fail to impress the patrons with a beautiful white gown with the colours of Ghana with an opening performance from her singing the national anthem. Efya also wowed the audience with her marvelous vocals. A vigorous dance routine was also performed at the ceremony.
The programme was a successful one and all attendants had big smiles on their faces as they left the venue after the curtains had been drawn. Goodluck to the blackstars on their journey. This time please bring the cup home.

check out the pictures from the occasion;