The Government of Ghana has endorsed a new nationwide campaign aimed at rallying support for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Dubbed the Black Star Balloon Tour, the initiative was officially launched in Accra and will travel across all 16 regions, giving Ghanaians an opportunity to unite behind the national team as preparations intensify for the global tournament.At the centre of the campaign is a symbolic balloon that will journey across the country, allowing citizens to sign and leave messages of encouragement for the Black Stars ahead of their upcoming international assignments.Speaking at the launch, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah, described the project as more than a football campaign, saying it is designed to foster national unity, patriotism and youth engagement while promoting Ghana’s tourism potential.According to him, football remains one of the strongest tools for bringing people together, and the initiative seeks to harness that power to inspire collective national support for the team.The launch attracted a broad range of stakeholders, including government officials, Members of Parliament, traditional authorities, corporate leaders, football supporters and members of the diplomatic community, all of whom pledged their support for the Black Stars.Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make a strong impression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He urged Ghanaians to remain united behind the Black Stars throughout the tournament, stressing that unwavering national support could serve as a major source of motivation for the players.“The Black Stars are capable of surprising the world. Ghanaians must remain united and support the team throughout the journey,” he said.“The players must know that the entire nation is behind them as they embark on this important journey,” he added.The Black Stars are preparing for their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance after securing qualification for the expanded 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, setting up a challenging group-stage campaign as the four-time African champions seek to advance beyond the first round for the first time since their historic run to the quarter-finals in 2010.