Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has underscored the importance of team cohesion for the Black Stars as they aim to make an impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars currently top Group I of the World Cup qualifiers with 15 points, with four crucial games remaining.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed the need for head coach Otto Addo and his squad to build chemistry ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
“The Black Stars will need cohesion before the World Cup; otherwise, the team will struggle at the tournament should we qualify,” he said.
Reacting to Senegal’s impressive 3-1 comeback win over England on Tuesday at the City Ground, he praised their performance and questioned Ghana’s readiness.
“I watched Senegal against England, and I couldn’t believe their performance. And I asked myself, could we put up such a performance?”
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe also criticized the team culture where some players join camp late but still feature in matches.
“We have seen instances where players arrive late at camp, and the next day, you see them play, which is wrong,” he added.
He noted that Senegal’s team was largely made up of home-based players and suggested Ghana consider a similar approach.
“Senegal fielded local players, and can we also do that? So we need to sit up and get things right before the tournament starts.”
Ghana will continue their qualification campaign in September with an away fixture against Chad, followed by a home clash with Mali. They will then face Comoros and the Central African Republic in October to wrap up their group matches.
The Black Stars are hoping to make their fifth World Cup appearance in 2026.
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