Kurt Okraku has sent a strong message ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Ghana will not approach the tournament as underdogs.
The Ghana Football Association president made the bold declaration during a fundraising launch held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, where key stakeholders gathered to support the Black Stars’ World Cup preparations.
Addressing the audience, which included John Dramani Mahama, Okraku expressed full confidence in the team’s ability to compete against top opposition.
“We will not go into this tournament as underdogs. We fear no foe,” he said.
Ghana have been drawn in a challenging Group L alongside Panama national football team, England national football team, and Croatia national football team, but Okraku believes the Black Stars are ready to rise to the occasion.
“And believe me, when this team lines up against Panama, against England, and against Croatia, Ghana football will speak,” he added.
The event also saw strong backing from the corporate and entertainment sectors, with support coming from companies such as Engineers & Planners and Gold Fields Ghana, as well as popular musicians Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale.
With Ghana set to open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, Okraku’s comments underline a growing belief within the camp as the Black Stars aim for a strong showing on football’s biggest stage.