Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil is confident that Ghana head coach Otto Addo can make the side competitive at the World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars have struggled for form this year, winning just two of their 12 games, with Addo taking charge following a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
The 47-year-old, who is in his first senior managerial role, handed debuts to four players, including Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams, during September's international break.
Ghana is the lowest-ranked side at the World Cup - at 61st in the world - and will face Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.
"My expectation for Ghana is very, very high," Paintsil told BBC Sport Africa.
"Otto Addo and his staff know what they are looking for. The coaches must stand firm and believe in their abilities.
"Every coach should know his 1st XI at this time. The little time they will have with the boys, they will do their best to blend them and become one team."
Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat by five-time World Cup winners Brazil in France on 23 September before a 1-0 win over Nicaragua, who are 81 places beneath them in the world rankings, four days later.
Ghana have been pitted into Group H of the 2022 World Cup alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
