Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called for optimism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the current Black Stars squad may not match the quality of past teams but still has the potential to perform well.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Upside Down Show on Sunday, April 12, the Minister acknowledged concerns about the team’s current strength and preparation, including the absence of a head coach.
According to him, Ghana may not have the same calibre of players seen in previous generations, but the team still deserves public support and belief as it builds towards the tournament.
“We may not have the best of players as we had maybe in some time past based on playing together for some time. We should be hopeful. This is a World Cup that I believe and I see us doing well,” he said.
He insisted that despite the challenges, the Black Stars can still make a strong impact at the tournament if preparations improve before their opening game.
The Minister further expressed confidence that the team will be ready in time, urging Ghanaians to maintain faith in the squad’s ability to compete at the highest level.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a highly competitive field, with Ghana currently facing a tough group and entering the tournament with a relatively low global ranking. The Black Stars will face England, Panama and Croatia in the group stage.
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