Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad believes the current Ghana national football team squad has what it takes to make a strong impression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars are set to compete at the global showpiece, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ghana will be aiming to improve on their recent World Cup performances after suffering group-stage exits at the 2014 tournament in Brazil and the 2022 edition in Qatar.
Danlad, who was part of Ghana’s squad at the Mundial in Qatar, is confident the team can rise to the occasion.
“Every qualified team has the potential to make history, and Ghana is no different,” he told 3Sports.
“The team just needs our support, prayers and encouragement for every player who earns a spot in the final squad.
“I am very confident that the team will make both Ghana and themselves proud,” he added.
Danlad also backed goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, expressing hope that he will live up to expectations.
“Benjamin Asare is my senior, so it wouldn’t be right for me to advise him. I can only seek God’s luck, favour and strength for him, to protect him from any disgrace or injuries,” he said.
“I really admire his conduct both on and off the pitch, and I pray that he performs exceptionally well for Ghana in the tournament,” Danlad added.
The four-time African champions have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17, face England on June 23, and wrap up the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
In preparation, the team is set to regroup in March for friendlies against Austria and Germany, followed by a final warm-up match against Mexico in May.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the squad will be based at Bryant University in the United States throughout the World Cup.
