AhlulBayt News Agency

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2 November 2022

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Ghana Football A. to hold Islamic prayer service for Black Stars Ahead of World Cup

An Islamic prayer service has been arranged by the Ghana Football Association for the country’s national team, nicknamed the Black Stars, ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

AhlulBayt News Agency: An Islamic prayer service has been arranged by the Ghana Football Association for the country’s national team, nicknamed the Black Stars, ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

It will be held on Friday, November 4 at the national mosque in Accra.

The service will be led by the Chief Imam of Ghana Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, with leaders of the GFA in attendance.

The GFA wrote: "As part of activities lined up ahead of the Black Stars participation in the FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar, the Ghana Football Association will visit the central mosque in Accra to observe Jummah Prayers.

"This special prayer will be led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu on Friday, November 4th 2022.

"Executive council Members, Technical and management team of the Black stars, the staff of the FA, various supporters groups and the general public are all invited."

The Black Stars are preparing for the World Cup, which begins in Qatar on November 20.

Ghana have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. Islam is the second most widely professed religion in the country after Christianity. 


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