Kwesi Nyantakyi urges national support for Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has urged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent concerns over the team's performances.

Nyantakyi, who led the GFA during Ghana's 2010 quarter-final run, expressed confidence in the team's ability to surprise doubters and emphasized that national support is crucial for their success.

Speaking to the Daily Graphic, Nyantakyi stated: “As I told somebody yesterday, never write off any Ghana team.”

“The time that you have little faith in them is when they spring surprises. Let us rally behind them, and I think they can do well.”

Group Stage Schedule & Details

Ghana is making its fifth World Cup appearance and will compete in Group L. Their group stage schedule is as follows:

- June 17: vs. Panama at BMO Field

- June 23: vs. England at Gillette Stadium

- June 27: vs. Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field

Current Preparations

- The Black Stars have opened training camp.

- They will play a friendly match against Wales on June 2 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

- Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to announce his final 26-man roster prior to the friendly.

The team aims to advance past the group stage for the first time since 2010, following group-stage exits in both 2014 and 2022.