President Mills congratulates Black Stars

Accra, June 8, GNA - President John Evans Atta Mills has congratulated the senior national team, Black Stars on their last Sunday's victory over Mali in Bamako in a 2010 World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Second half strikes from Kwadwo Asamoah and Matthew Amoah powered the Stars to a 2-0 victory over the Eagles to keep alive their World Cup ambitions.

The congratulatory message by President Mills was contained in a statement issued and signed by Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokesperson.

"By their victory they have put Ghana in good stead as the country works towards qualification for the World Cup. "Discipline, hard work and love for country will ensure our qualification for South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup," President Mills said.

The Stars lead the pack in Group D on six points, Benin follow on three points, with Sudan and Mali in that order with a point each. The Stars will play the Desert Hawks of Sudan in Omdurman on June 20.