Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe has called on Ghanaians to move away from obsessing over a 'favourable draw' after the nation was placed in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama, a group many perceive as challenging given current FIFA World Rankings.
At the time of the draw, England were ranked fourth, Croatia tenth, Panama thirtieth, and Ghana seventy-second.
Speaking to Citi Sports, Baffoe stressed that no World Cup group should be considered easy, urging a shift in focus from complaints to thorough preparation.
“What is a favourable group? Can you tell me? Look, this is a World Cup and when you go to a World Cup, you have to be prepared to play against any opponent,” Baffoe said.
“Ghana is not going to the World Cup for the first time, this is the fifth time so we have to prepare technically, tactically, management and the players to get the best out of the team. Prepare them well and go there with confidence.”
Baffoe also cautioned against a repeat of Ghana’s early exit in the previous World Cup, highlighting the importance of attention to detail and team spirit.
“Preparation is very important and creating good team spirit in camp is key, and management must go the extra mile to prepare the boys with the right mentality and until then anything is possible,” he added.
Ghana will open their Group L campaign against Panama, with all focus now on building the proper structure, mindset, and cohesion ahead of the tournament.
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