Fatau Dauda calls for focus as Black Stars target wins against Chad and Mali

Fatau Dauda

Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer, Fatau Dauda, has stressed the importance of victory in Ghana’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches to strengthen their chances of booking a place at the 2026 tournament.

The team will reconvene in September for Matchday 7 and 8 of the qualifiers, with Ghana set to face Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno before returning home to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking to Citi Sports ahead of the fixtures, Dauda emphasized that the results from these encounters will be pivotal for Ghana’s qualification hopes.

“We have two games ahead of us, and we are calling on Ghanaians to pray for us, but we need to win these matches against Chad and Mali,” the former Black Stars goalkeeper said.

Currently, Ghana lead Group I with 15 points from six matches, positioning them strongly on the road to the 2026 World Cup.