Watch as Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang arrives at Black Stars team hotel

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has arrived at the Black Stars’ team hotel in Toronto, as Ghana’s build-up to their World Cup clash against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, gathers significant national attention.

Her visit forms part of high-level government and leadership support for the national team ahead of Wednesday’s Group L encounter at BMO Field.

The Vice President is expected to interact with players and technical staff, offering encouragement as Ghana prepares for its opening match of the tournament.

Her arrival comes amid a wave of Ghanaian presence in Canada, headlined by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who received a rousing welcome at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier in the day.

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Scores of Ghanaian supporters, many dressed in traditional attire and waving national flags, gathered to greet the revered monarch in a vibrant display of cultural pride.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is expected to take part in a Breakfast Business Meeting, participate in the opening of the Ghana Sports Village, also known as Sankofa Square, and engage with fans at the Culture Fest fan festival in Toronto.

He is also expected to meet the Black Stars delegation and support the team during the highly anticipated Ghana vs Panama fixture.

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