Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil believes Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will open doors for Ghanaians, providing travel and investment opportunities.
With the tournament set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, many Ghanaians are urging the national team to give their all in the qualifiers to secure a spot.
Ghana will face Chad on Friday, March 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium before traveling to Morocco for their next qualifier against Madagascar on March 24. The Black Stars currently sit atop Group I alongside Comoros, with both nations level on nine points after four matches.
Speaking to Happy Sports, Paintsil highlighted the significance of qualifying beyond just footballing success.
“We all know what qualifying for the World Cup will do for us. It will bring opportunities, open doors for people, and create investment platforms. People will also get the chance to travel, so the fans should come and support us,” he stated.
The match against Chad is crucial in Ghana’s bid to maintain their lead in the group. Chad currently sits at the bottom with just one point, while Madagascar is third with seven points.
The Black Stars are determined to secure maximum points from these fixtures to boost their qualification hopes and bring potential benefits to the country.
