Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can still cause a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the team’s unconvincing form.
The four-time African champions will come up against England, Croatia and Panama in Group L ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
However, a run of four successive defeats led to the dismissal of Otto Addo and the appointment of former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz, who has been tasked with rebuilding the side ahead of the tournament.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Opare remains optimistic about the team’s chances ahead of the Mundial this summer.
“This is football, anything can happen,” he said.
“They can really surprise us. Sometimes, it takes an individual to change the whole game.
“If they keep up with the mentality of ‘we’re here to play, win, build ourselves’ with that one spirit, I think they are capable.”
New Black Stars coach Queiroz has until June 1 to submit his final squad for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 before taking on Wales on June 2 as preparatory matches for the competition.
However, the Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17, before taking on England on June 23 and concluding their group stage fixtures against Croatia on June 27.
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