Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has praised Ghana’s abundance of football talent, describing the country’s player base as “unbelievable” despite ongoing challenges with infrastructure and resources.
De Sa, who is now part of Carlos Queiroz’s technical team following Otto Addo’s departure in March, says his early experience with the national setup has left him impressed by the quality of players available to Ghana.
Speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the former South Africa assistant coach emphasized that Ghana continues to produce top-level talent even in less-than-ideal development conditions.
“There is so much natural talent in Ghana despite limited resources. As an African football lover, the talent here is unbelievable. You guys don’t know what you have with limited facilities and infrastructure,” he said.
His comments underline a long-standing view among football observers that Ghana remains one of Africa’s strongest talent-producing nations, consistently developing players who go on to compete at the highest levels of world football.
De Sa also drew comparisons between Ghana and South Africa, noting that while both countries are rich in talent, their development environments differ significantly, particularly in terms of facilities and structured support systems.
“We in South Africa have talent too, but a different kind with all the facilities. Yet we don’t go forward with our talent,” he added.
The remarks come at a crucial time as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where the Black Stars have been drawn into a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.
Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field in Toronto, before facing England on June 23 in Boston. Their final group-stage fixture will be against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
Before the tournament begins, the Black Stars will fine-tune preparations with international friendlies against Mexico on May 22 and Wales on June 2, as the team aims to build cohesion and secure a strong showing at the global stage.
De Sa’s comments serve as both praise and a reminder: Ghana’s challenge is not the lack of talent, but how effectively that talent is developed and maximized to compete consistently at elite international level.
