Black Stars Assistant Coach Desmond Ofei is confident that Ghana is well-positioned to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
His optimism comes despite the team’s recent failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco—marking the first time in 20 years that Ghana has missed out on the tournament.
This setback has cast a shadow over Otto Addo’s tenure as head coach of the four-time AFCON champions, who last lifted the trophy in 1982.
Ofei, who also serves as the head coach of Ghana’s U-20 team, the Black Satellites, is currently preparing the squad for the U-20 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire this April.
His appointment to the senior national team comes at a crucial time, as the Black Stars face immense pressure to secure a World Cup spot following their recent struggles under Otto Addo.
