Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, believes the Black Stars are capable of replicating their historic 2010 FIFA World Cup run when the tournament takes place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L, where they will face Panama, England, and Croatia in what promises to be a highly competitive group.
The Black Stars returned to the World Cup at Qatar 2022 after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia but suffered a group-stage exit. Despite that disappointment, Asante Twum remains confident that Ghana can make a much stronger impact at the upcoming tournament.
Speaking in an interview, he explained that the team’s primary objective is to progress beyond the group stage and challenge for a deep run, with hopes of reaching at least the quarter-finals.
“Our target for the World Cup is to qualify from the group stage and be competitive. We want to fight, we have the quality, and we believe we can match our quarter-final appearance—and possibly go even further,” he told Akoma FM.
Asante Twum also disclosed that the technical team has been strengthened since the Qatar 2022 World Cup, following requests from head coach Otto Addo. According to him, the GFA is currently working to finalize the addition of new personnel to support the coaching staff.
However, he explained that the identities of the individuals involved cannot yet be made public due to contractual obligations with their current employers.
“Following the Qatar 2022 World Cup, we strengthened the technical team. The coach has requested some new additions, and the FA is currently working on them. However, the individuals involved are under contract with their respective employers, making it difficult to disclose names at this time,” he said.
Looking ahead to preparations, Asante Twum revealed that details of the Black Stars’ camping base and logistical arrangements will be announced in the first week of February. He added that the provisional squad is expected to be released in April, with the final squad to be confirmed by June 1.
Ghana will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England in Boston, and concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
