Former Ghana defender Masahudu Alhassan has urged Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to select players capable of helping the team succeed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, regardless of their involvement in the qualification campaign.
The Black Stars will be making their fifth appearance at the Mundial, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.
Following Ghana’s qualification, several players have reportedly expressed interest in switching national allegiance to represent the four-time African champions.
Despite calls from some quarters for the coach to overlook such players, Alhassan believes Otto Addo must prioritise quality and impact over past involvement in the qualifiers.
“Coach Otto Addo should put aside his personal interests and select players who can help Ghana achieve success at the World Cup, regardless of whether they played in the qualifiers,” he told Asempa FM’s Prep Zone.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L and will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England in Boston and concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
Having exited at the group stage in both Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022, the Black Stars are keen to make a stronger impression on football’s biggest stage.
Meanwhile, Otto Addo is expected to announce his final squad for the tournament on June 1.
