Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei is confident in the team’s ability to recover from recent setbacks, assuring that both players and technical staff are fully committed to a turnaround.
The senior national team has faced heavy criticism following poor performances, culminating in their failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco—their first absence in two decades.
In response, 37-year-old Ofei has joined the coaching setup as preparations begin for the resumption of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Ahead of crucial fixtures against Chad and Madagascar, the Black Satellites’ head coach emphasized the squad’s determination to restore Ghana’s footballing pride.
“As we all know, it was painful not to qualify for AFCON this year in Morocco. But we’ve learned from our mistakes on and off the pitch, and we are hungry to rectify the situation,” he told the GFA Media team.
He stressed teamwork and discipline, stating, “Once again, it’s about hard work and unity. We are willing to put in the effort to fix those mistakes.”
Ofei also acknowledged the importance of winning back Ghanaian fans’ support, vowing the team will fight hard in the upcoming matches.
“I think we have to look at ourselves first because we have enough quality in the squad to perform on the day.
“We want to make Ghanaian fans proud, so it’s crucial to deliver a strong performance against Chad at home. We will fight—it’s going to be like a final.
“For us, it’s important to wrap up this window positively and ensure Ghanaian fans are happy with us,” he added.
The Black Stars will face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, at 19:00 GMT, before traveling to Morocco to play Madagascar at the Grand Stade d’Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, as part of Matchday 5 and 6 of the World Cup qualifiers.