Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has openly questioned whether the current Ghana national football team squad possesses the quality, mentality, and structure required to compete successfully at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana secured qualification for the tournament set to be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the competition marking the Black Stars’ fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage.
However, recent performances have done little to ease concerns surrounding the team’s competitiveness ahead of the tournament.
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The Black Stars endured a difficult March international window, suffering consecutive defeats against Austria and Germany in friendly matches that exposed several weaknesses within the squad. Those results have intensified scrutiny around the team’s preparation, technical direction, and overall confidence heading into the World Cup.
As part of their final preparations, Ghana will face Mexico national football team on May 22 before taking on Wales national football team on June 2.
Speaking during an interview with LUV FM, Mensah admitted he remains unconvinced about the Black Stars’ ability to compete with the elite nations at the tournament:
“But are the players good enough? Have they been well prepared? Are they stable? Are they demoralised by what’s going on? What is the leadership team and the team like?”
The experienced football administrator also raised concerns about the internal dynamics within the national team setup, suggesting there are deeper issues that must be addressed before the tournament begins.
“How does it really work within the caucus group of the Black Stars, and whether the management team themselves are okay, and there’s a lot of self-examination,” added Herbert.
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Ghana have been placed in a challenging Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27 in what promises to be a stern examination of their World Cup ambitions.
