Carlos Queiroz sends heartfelt message to Accra flood victims

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has extended a heartfelt message of solidarity to victims of the devastating floods in Accra, assuring Ghanaians that the national team stands with everyone affected despite being away on FIFA World Cup duty in the United States.

In a statement issued on behalf of himself, his technical team and the entire Black Stars squad, Queiroz said the team had been deeply moved by the tragic scenes emerging from Ghana.

"On behalf of myself, my technical team, and the entire Black Stars squad here in the United States, I want to express our deepest solidarity with the victims of the floods in Accra,” he stated.

The Portuguese coach offered condolences to families who have lost loved ones and sympathised with residents forced from their homes by the disaster.

"To the families who have lost loved ones, those who have been displaced from their homes, and everyone affected we are with you. The images and reports from home are heartbreaking, and even though we are here preparing for our World Cup match against Colombia, our thoughts have not left Ghana."

Queiroz stressed that football takes a back seat during moments of national tragedy, describing the country as one united family.

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"In moments like this, we are reminded that football is secondary. Ghana is one family. When Accra suffers, we all suffer."

With the Black Stars preparing for their crucial World Cup encounter against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium on July 3, the coach said the team would draw inspiration from the resilience of the Ghanaian people.

"We will carry the people of Accra in our hearts when we walk out at Kansas City Stadium on July 3. Your resilience is our inspiration. We will give everything to make you proud and to bring some hope in this difficult time” he added.

He concluded with a message of encouragement to the nation.

"Stay strong, Accra. Stay strong, Ghana. We stand with you."

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