Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has expressed confidence and ambition as the Black Stars prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Drawn in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Central American side Panama, Owusu is eager for the challenge that awaits.
“It’s a strong group. A really, really strong group. Croatia and England are big teams, and Panama also has quality. I like it because we will have big games,” the AJ Auxerre captain said.
Owusu emphasized that Ghana’s goal extends far beyond participation. “Our main goal is to go far in the World Cup and to show the world that African football is feared. We won’t go there just to participate; we want to perform with all humility and show the world what Ghana can do.”
The midfielder also reflected on the potential impact of weather conditions in some of the American host cities, which could bring heat and humidity similar to that of West Africa. “We are used to playing in such conditions in Ghana and Africa, so I think it could help us. But football is football; both teams will play under the same weather conditions,” he added cautiously.
For Owusu and the Black Stars, the 2026 World Cup represents a chance to leave a lasting mark, proving that African football is not just competitive, but a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.
