A former Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kweku Ayiah has urged the Black Stars technical team to ensure the country secures qualification to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to him, it will be harsh on Ghanaians if the Black Stars fail to book a place at the next World Cup, especially after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Speaking to Asempa FM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Kweku Ayiah admonished that mistakes committed during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers should not be repeated in the World Cup qualifiers.
“If the problem has been identified at AFCON, then I wish them the best in the World Cup qualifier. It will be hard on Ghanaians if Black Stars do not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Kweku Ayiah said.
The Black Stars will resume the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in March with games against Chad and Madagascar.
Coach Otto Addo will be eager to secure wins in both games to take away some of the pressure on him after the 2025 AFCON qualification failure.