After Hearts of Oak defeated Nations FC 1-0 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, coach Didi Dramani has asked for consistency.
After shifting from the Accra Sports Stadium to Legon, the Phobians continued their momentum with a vital goal from Hamza Issah in the 69th minute to secure the victory.
With this outcome, Hearts of Oak has won two straight games at home since moving, moving up to fourth place in the Ghana Premier League with 24 points.
In a competitive league, Dramani stressed the value of consistent performance.
"I believe that it is an open league that requires consistency, introspection, and maintaining proper procedures. We are still working to improve," he stated.
"We have not arrived yet. Dramani clarified, "We still have a lot to do in terms of complementing what we have."
The triumph gives Hearts of Oak a chance to gain momentum as they strive to hold a commanding lead in the league rankings and contend for the championship.
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At the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, Ghana promised a profit of $10.5 million.
Following Ghana's confirmed qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the FIFA Council agreed on a record-breaking financial package for the expanded 48-team competition, and Ghana would get at least USD 10.5 million.
Ghana will get USD 9 million in participation prize money and an additional USD 1.5 million to cover team preparation expenses since the Black Stars have already advanced to the World Cup next year.
Ghana is now one of the recipients of FIFA's record USD 727 million distribution plan, which is a 50% increase over the cash distributed at Qatar 2022 and the highest financial payout in World Cup history.
Ghana has been placed in Group L, which is expected to be one of the tournament's most competitive groups. They will play England, Croatia, and Panama.
Beyond the athletic challenge, the Black Stars' campaign gains additional significance from the monetary incentives linked to participation and performance.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has a significant chance to improve player welfare, increase technical preparation, and strengthen national team logistics ahead of the tournament thanks to the guaranteed USD 10.5 million.
More significantly, the monies provide space for long-term investment, especially in infrastructure, grassroots football, and youth development—areas essential to maintaining Ghana's competitiveness on the international scene.
As you advance, the prize money will rise dramatically. Teams who advance to the round of 16 will receive USD 15 million, those that make it to the quarterfinals will receive USD 19 million, and the winners will receive USD 50 million.
FIFA's increased financial commitment guarantees that qualification offers not only pride and prominence but also significant resources capable of influencing Ghanaian football's future as the country gets ready to return to the largest football stage in the world.