Former Ghana international Albert Adomah believes the Black Stars have every chance of advancing from a challenging World Cup group, provided they approach the tournament with the right mindset.
Drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama, Ghana face a stern test in the group stage. Yet Adomah insists the Black Stars should embrace the challenge rather than fear it.
“It will be a difficult group,” he said. “We’ve got top teams in England and Croatia. On paper, some people might look at Panama and think they are the easiest side, but football does not work like that.”
Adomah warned against underestimating any opponent, stressing that perceived underdogs often prove the most dangerous in tournament football.
“As players, the team you think you should beat easily is often the one that produces its best performance against you. That is why Ghana must be very cautious and respect every opponent,” he cautioned.
The former winger believes Ghana’s route to the knockout stage will depend not only on talent, but also on preparation, discipline and mentality. With a squad packed with quality and depth, he is confident the Black Stars can compete with anyone in the group.
“Ghana have a very good chance of progressing. We have talented players and plenty of options available. But it will come down to how the players show up, both mentally and physically,” Adomah added.
He emphasized that self-belief will be crucial if Ghana are to make a serious impact on the global stage.
”If the players believe they are the best team on the pitch, they can beat anybody. This is the World Cup. Once the tournament begins, rankings and seedings mean very little. Anyone can beat anyone,” he concluded.
