Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo has cast doubt on the ability of local-based players to make an impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, singling out Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare as the only league player worthy of a Black Stars call-up.
The four-time AFCON winner criticized the current standard of the Ghana Premier League, noting that domestic performances have fallen short of international expectations.
“Apart from Benjamin Asare, no Ghana Premier League player is quality enough to be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Polo told Connect FM.
Reflecting on recent domestic matches, Polo added: “The quality of the Ghana Premier League has gone down drastically. I watched the Super Clash the other time and didn’t enjoy it because the players weren’t good enough. Despite the red card for Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko couldn’t create anything significant — it all comes down to quality.”
The Black Stars, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, are drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, with friendlies scheduled against Austria and Germany in March, and a final warm-up against Mexico in May.
The team will be based at Bryant University in the United States during the tournament.
