President Akufo-Addo has praised the senior national team, Black Stars for their victory against South Korea today.

In front of a boisterous crowd at Education City Stadium, Ghana defeated South Korea in a thrilling game full of turns and turns.

Reacting to the news, President Akufo-Addo in a tweet said "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."

Ghana will on December 2 face Uruguay and the president wants the team to remain focus on qualifying to the next stage of the tournament.

"Now to the final group stage game against Uruguay," President Akufo-Addo added.

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

Ghana took a 2-0 lead after 10 minutes of play in the first half thanks to goals from Mohammed Kudus of Ajax and Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu.

However, South Korea's comeback after the break subdued the boisterous celebrations of Ghana fans after halftime.

After 61 minutes, Cho Gue-sung, the top scorer in his domestic league, tied the score with two incredible headers in three minutes.

But the outstanding Kudus added a final twist when he hammered in a third goal for Ghana to break South Korea's hearts. Kudus had skillfully headed in Jordan Ayew's cross in the first half.

South Korea had more opportunities as they sought a second equalizer, but Ghana managed to hold on despite the addition of 10 minutes of extra time.

Source: The Independent Ghana