Black Stars are moving in the right direction, says GFA President Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars are heading in the right direction despite their early exit from the 2026 World Cup. Ghana reached the knockout stage of the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico but were eliminated after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. The […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed optimism about the Black Stars' progress following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. Despite being eliminated in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 loss to Colombia, the Ghanaian team showcased resilience and promise throughout the tournament. Okraku noted that Ghana advanced to the second round, defeating Panama, drawing with England, and losing to Croatia.
He emphasized that the team's rise from the lowest-ranked team at the start of the competition to 24th at its conclusion indicates significant progress. Okraku highlighted that the World Cup marked Ghana's fifth appearance at the global stage and the nation's first appearance in the knockout stage since 2010. The Black Stars will now focus on the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which commence in September.
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