Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says the Black Stars are fully prepared for their highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The four-time African champions will face the unbeaten South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at the Kansas City Stadium after progressing from Group L in third place.
Colombia, meanwhile, topped Group K without suffering a defeat.
Addressing the media ahead of the crucial knockout fixture, Ayew acknowledged the scale of the challenge but expressed confidence that Ghana have developed throughout the tournament and are determined to secure a place in the last 16.
“It’ll be a big game, and we’re ready. We’ve been growing in the tournament,” Ayew said, “and we want to put on a show, make sure we win. That’s the most important thing for us.”
The experienced forward added that the squad remains focused on maintaining its positive momentum while continuing to improve with every match.
“It’s a World Cup, and you always want to win and keep the winning streak and the positivity going. We’re giving it our best shot, and learning from our mistakes and experience,” the former Leicester City forward added.Â
Ghana have reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since their memorable run at the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where they came within a penalty shootout of becoming the first African nation to qualify for the semi-finals.
With history offering added motivation, the Black Stars will be hoping to produce another memorable performance when they take on Colombia, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 GMT.
