Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has urged the Black Stars to give their all as they chase qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with two crucial matches left to play.
Ghana sit at the top of their qualifying group and are on the verge of booking a fifth appearance at the global showpiece.
The team faces the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknes, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT. A win could be enough to secure qualification, depending on results elsewhere.
Gyan, who is currently with the squad in camp, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver despite acknowledging the mounting pressure.
“We are very close. The players have their destiny in their hands. They have done all the work and must add the finishing touch. They should go out, play their hearts out and get the win,” he told 3 Sports.
The legendary striker, Ghana’s all-time top scorer, also spoke about the mental aspect of such decisive fixtures.
“Some games come with good pressure and keep you on your toes. This is one of those games. I feel there is a bit of pressure, but that is normal. Some of the players did it in 2022, and I am sure they can handle it,” he added.
The Black Stars are expected to depart Casablanca for Meknes today to wrap up preparations for the encounter with CAR. They will then return home to face Comoros in their final qualifier on October 12 at the Accra Sports Stadium.