Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil says fans should expect surprises when Ghana’s squad for the 2026 World Cup is announced.
Ghana will compete at the tournament this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final squad expected to be named on June 1.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Paintsil said the technical team is looking at both home-based and foreign-based players.
“We are focused on both local and international players for the Black Stars' World Cup squad. Every Ghanaian who qualifies to play is welcome, but there will be a lot of surprises,” he said.
As part of preparations for the tournament, the Black Stars will regroup in March for international friendly matches against Austria and Germany.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. They will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, face England in Boston, and finish the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
After exiting at the group stage in Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022, the Black Stars will be hoping for a much better performance at the 2026 World Cup.
By: Pascal Amoah
