Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has called on Ghanaians to maintain a positive outlook and offer full support to the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana are set for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament, where they have been drawn in a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.
The group is widely regarded as one of the toughest in the competition, setting up a stern test for the Black Stars as they aim to reach the knockout stage.
Ampofo Ankrah’s appeal comes in the wake of Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Wales in a recent friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium.
He used the opportunity to encourage unity and belief in the national team.
“I think we should be positive and give the boys all the support we can give them [the Black Stars],” he said.
Ghana will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field, before facing England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium. Their final Group L match will be against Croatia on June 27.
The four-time African champions are targeting a return to the knockout stage for the first time since 2010, having exited at the group stage in both the 2014 and 2022 editions.
