Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, has backed Ghana’s senior national team to give their all in their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar.
The Black Stars, aiming for their fifth World Cup appearance, will face Madagascar’s Barea at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium tonight.
Following a commanding 5-0 victory over Chad last Friday, Ghana is determined to maintain momentum and secure another vital three points in the qualification campaign.
Ahead of the match, Appiah—who captained Ghana at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups—urged the players to stay focused and determined.
“You know that the game we played against Chad is going to be different from the one we are going to play against Madagascar because they have a different style of play. They will come with different strengths, so it’s not going to be the same,” he said.
He also emphasized the significance of the World Cup and its impact on players’ careers.
“So you people should tune your mind towards the game. We are talking about the World Cup. Most of you were in Qatar, and after the tournament, you went to your clubs and became different players.
“We all experienced it in 2006. Even those who didn’t play, those who were on the bench, after the World Cup, they all got contracts in Europe. So those who are playing in Europe, you sacrifice for those who are playing in Ghana.”
Appiah expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver.
“We believe in you, and we know that you guys are going to do it,” he added.
The highly anticipated match kicks off at 19:00 GMT.
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