Ghana’s Richard Ofori calls good preparation for Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ghana international Richard Ofori is advocating for a good preparation for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The West African football heavy weights are set for their fifth World Cup participation after securing a place in the just ended qualifiers.

The Black Stars confirmed their spot for the global showpiece last Sunday, inflicting a narrow win over Comoros to finish on top of Group I.

However, Ofori, who plies his trade for South African side, AmaZulu FC has commended the team for securing a spot at the World Cup, while urging good preparation for the tournament.

“It’s a good thing qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Congratulations to the Black Stars and the country at large. It wasn’t an easy journey, the qualifiers were hectic. The Black Stars have done an amazing job and needs to be commended” he told iDiski Times.

“We look forward to a good preparation for the tournament. We need to prepare well and face the challenges ahead. The World Cup is a big stage for every Ghanaian player who will show up. It is going to be an exciting World Cup”

Ghana finished on top of Group I, accumulating 25 points from 10 matches, followed by Madagascar (19 points), with Mali finishing third spot (18 points). Comoros placed fourth with 15 points, whereas Central African Republic finished fifth on the table with 8 points.

Meanwhile, Chad emerged as the weakest team in Group I, securing just a point from 10 matches.

The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a record nine automatic slots.