Former Black Stars coach CK Akonnor is hopeful about the Black Stars future under current coach Otto Addo.
The four-time African champions recorded two consecutive victories against Mali and Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers early June, reviving their qualification chances.
The Black Stars achieved an important away win over Mali in Bamako before returning to Kumasi to beat Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium, marking two wins in a row.
These victories ended the Black Stars’ winless streak this year after going seven games without a win. The four-time African champions are chasing their fifth qualification to the world’s biggest soccer event.
Speaking to Channel One Sports, Akonnor expressed optimism about the future of the Black Stars team.
“I saw the match against Mali and the way we played was solid. The second match, our team scored four goals, so we needed to appreciate it. There are things the coach said we need to improve in that game. I understand that, and I think the future is very hopeful,” he stated.
Currently, Ghana sits second in the Group I standings for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, accumulating 9 points after four games. The qualifying series will resume in March 2025.
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