Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has stressed the need to evaluate the commitment level of players before they are invited to represent Ghana, insisting that passion and unity must remain the team’s guiding principles.
Following Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, conversations have intensified regarding the potential inclusion of foreign-born players to bolster the squad.
However, Addo cautioned that selection should not be based solely on talent or nationality, but rather on a player’s dedication to the national cause.
Speaking to 3Sports, the coach highlighted the importance of preserving team harmony ahead of the global tournament.
“I think Ghana should always have a certain pride. As a country, we need to check the commitment of each player, which is very crucial because we have very good unity, and we definitely don’t want to destroy it by bringing players who don’t have commitment,” he said.
In recent weeks, calls have grown for England-born duo Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi to be considered for Ghana’s World Cup squad.
Yet, others have pushed back, arguing that players who did not feature in the qualifiers should not be granted World Cup spots ahead of those who helped secure qualification.
With the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico less than a year away, Addo’s comments underline his determination to build a team founded on loyalty, unity, and national pride.
