‘I’m not impressed’ – Odartey Lamptey criticises Black Stars’ approach at 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has criticised the Black Stars’ approach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the team must rediscover its ability to dominate possession and attack opponents rather than rely heavily on defensive football. Although Ghana reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since 2010, the […]
Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has criticized the Black Stars' approach during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He believes the team needs to rediscover its ability to dominate possession and attack opponents. Lamptey, who followed the Black Stars' campaign closely, expressed disappointment with the team's performances, stating that they fell short of previous generations that represented Ghana on the global stage.
He particularly criticized the current midfield, contrasting it with the technically gifted players who helped Ghana reach the knockout stage in the 2010 World Cup. Lamptey highlighted the inability of the current team to retain possession, which he sees as a major weakness. He emphasized that a proper way to defend is through attacking, and suggested that constantly defending should not be considered an effective game plan.
The Black Stars will now focus on qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, following Carlos Queiroz's retention as head coach. They will face Côte d'Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix on September 24 and host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later. The defeat in the 2026 World Cup means Ghana has not qualified for the previous AFCON finals since 2013, and they will be aiming for their first return to the continent's flagship tournament.
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