Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has reaffirmed the Black Stars’ determination to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising that the team will keep fighting to achieve their goal.
Following back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday 5 and 6 qualifiers during the March international break, Ghana has revived its hopes of reaching the global tournament.
Despite missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Opoku insists the squad is fully focused on making a return to the world stage in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
“This time we had a different and much bigger motivation because the team failed to qualify for the AFCON and so we needed to put that behind and move on, and also try and make it up to the whole country by winning games and qualifying for the World Cup,” Opoku told Flashscore.
“We had to put in much more effort to make that happen. So big shouts to the whole team, coaches, and everyone involved. We know it’s not done yet, so we stay focused and make sure we get the job done.”
With Ghana aiming for its fifth World Cup appearance, Opoku remains confident about their chances, acknowledging the challenges ahead.
“I am 200% confident of qualifying. That’s the aim and dream. We know it’s not a job done yet and it won’t be easy, but we will fight hard till the end to ensure that we secure the necessary and needed points to be first in the group and qualify for the World Cup,” he stated.
“We are working diligently to improve our game and ensure we secure the necessary results in the remaining matches. We remain focused on the task ahead and believe that we will achieve our goal,” he added.
The Black Stars will regroup in September for the Matchday 7 and 8 qualifiers, where they will take on Chad and Mali in crucial fixtures.
