The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams has urged the technical team of Black Stars to assemble the best of players for 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, if the country wants to excel.
He believes call ups should be based on quality and not on sentiment and past history. Noting that, every decision taken should be driven by performance not emotions and with that, Ghana will excel at the 23rd FIFA World Cup edition.
The four-time African Cup of Nations winners, Ghana is housed in group L, alongside England, Croatia and Panama.
“We must call up the best, as I have already insisted”
“A lot of it is emotional but you also need technical capabilities and sound judgement. You have to decide based on performance and readiness not just past history or popularity. The country must go with it’s best”, the member of Parliament said.
“Wherever we found it, the coach has my support. Whoever is responsible for the team will have my support”.
The Black Stars will open their account with Panama on June 17, 2026 in Toronto before playing England six days later. Ghana is aiming for a better campaign after failing to shine in the last edition- 2022 Qatar World Cup, picking no win in a group of Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
