With few hours to kick-off the Black Stars match against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium, Charles Amofa, PRO of the National Sports Authority, has revealed that the football field and essential maintenance work has been performed.
Ghana will stun Chad in their 2026 FIFA World qualifiers and earn back the trust of Ghanaians, according to Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee Dr. Randy Abbey.
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo is very optimistic they will create chances and get more goals due to the current state of the Accra Stadium pitch which is in a very good condition.
President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has promised to attend the Black Stars crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday.
Captain of the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to be unflappable with the team as they strive towards regaining their past greatness.
Black Stars captain, Jordan Ayew has revealed that there is no distinction between senior and junior players in the team.
According to the Leicester City forward the World Cup qualifying match against Chad scheduled for tonight is important on multiple levels.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Ayew said he is open and ready to offer his support to every player in the team to make them feel at ease.
"I'm 33, we have boys in the national team who are 19, so of course they are not my friends. But I don't care about age, I'm free and open to everyone," he stated.
Ayew refused to look past the notion that there is a rift in the team, saying, "We [Black Stars players] are not best friends. Everyone has people that he's closer to. But there's no problem or friction.... sometimes there's misunderstandings but it's part of the game."
Tonight, a win will push Black Stars closer to a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also, it will be the very first match for the West African powerhouse this year, and their first game on home soil since Dec. 22, 2024.
In Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualification standing, Ghana are second with 9 points, nine clear of sixth-place Chad, their opponent tonight. With the top two teams from the group qualifying for the global showpiece, Black Stars can lock down their spot by beating both Chad and Madagascar.
By: Pascal Amoah
Newly-named Black Stars captain, Jordan Ayew has confessed there is so much pressure in donning the national colours but has challenged himself and his teammates to rise up to the task to ultimately make Ghanaians proud.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has dismissed any suggestions of unrest within the Ghana national team, insisting that the squad remains united despite individual differences.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo believes Ghana’s destiny is in their own hands as they prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.
Jordan Ayew has called on his Black Stars teammates to fully embrace the long-term vision set by head coach Otto Addo and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as the team navigates a crucial rebuilding phase.
Newly appointed Ghana captain Jordan Ayew believes his leadership role with the Black Stars was inevitable, following in the footsteps of his father, Abedi Pele, and his brother, André Ayew.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed his satisfaction with the improved condition of the pitch at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.
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