Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars have the quality to perform strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, although he admits the team’s lack of experience could become a major challenge.
The tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will mark Ghana’s fifth appearance at football’s biggest stage.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England national football team, Croatia national football team and Panama national football team in what is expected to be a highly competitive group.
Speaking to 3Sports, Gyan, who currently serves as Brand Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams and Colts football, expressed confidence in the squad’s potential but stressed that experience remains an important factor at major tournaments.
“We have the tools. We have young players coming up. The experience is a bit dicey. As somebody who has been in the game, we will do everything, we will give our support,” he said.
The Black Stars are currently in camp in Cardiff as preparations intensify ahead of their international friendly against Wales national football team next month.
Among the players already in camp are Ernest Nuamah, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku and Benjamin Asare.
The players trained at Dragon Park on Monday, while the remaining members of the provisional 28-man squad are expected to join camp soon.
Ghana will open their World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17 before facing England at Gillette Stadium on June 23. Their final group-stage fixture will come against Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field on June 27.
Having suffered group-stage exits at the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, Ghana will be determined to return to the knockout rounds for the first time since their historic quarter-final run in 2010.
