Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not at the tournament merely to make up the numbers.
The Black Stars are competing at their fifth World Cup and have reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2010, marking a significant step forward in their campaign.
They now face Colombia in a Round of 32 clash at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday morning, with confidence growing within the squad after a promising group-stage performance.
Thomas-Asante, 26, said Ghana believe they can go all the way and are determined to make a statement on the global stage.
“I want to win the tournament. We have this opportunity, and I don’t take it lightly,” the Coventry City striker told ESPN.
“I believe in my team. I believe that together, we can go as far as we want. I know a lot of people wrote us off early.
“A lot of people might laugh now, but all you can do is push for it, and we’ll see what happens.
“The overall feeling is that we want to go and win the game and make a statement for our fans back home. We want to make a new dawn of really going for it in tournaments and being the powerhouses that we know we are,” he added.
Thomas-Asante has already played a key role in Ghana’s campaign, providing a decisive late assist for Caleb Yirenkyi in their 1-0 win over Panama.
Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 01:30 GMT.
