Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has cast doubt on the strength of the current Black Stars squad, insisting it lacks the confidence, experience, and unity that defined Ghana’s golden generation.
Ghana head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup under a cloud of uncertainty following a series of poor results and the recent dismissal of head coach Otto Addo, raising concerns about the team’s readiness for the global stage.
Sarpei, a member of Ghana’s historic 2010 World Cup squad, believes the current team falls short of the standards set by that era, particularly in terms of cohesion and mentality.
“Don’t compare the 2010 squad to this current one. They are two completely different teams,” he said.
“We had more confidence, more experience and bigger personalities in the team than we do now. We had also played together for about three or four years before that World Cup.”
He pointed to instability within the current setup as a major challenge, highlighting constant changes and off-field issues affecting the team’s progress.
“Now it’s different. New players are coming in, there are issues involving the coaching situation and the players, and they didn’t go to the Nations Cup. There are so many things happening now, so it’s not easy for the players,” Sarpei added.
The Black Stars face a daunting task at the tournament, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, with the competition set to kick off on June 11.
