Ghana head coach Otto Addo emphasizes the importance of a strong opening match against Panama in the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Ghana is set to face Panama on June 17 in Toronto, with Addo believing a win will ease pressure ahead of tougher fixtures.
“I’m hoping that we have a good start against Panama, that will be very, very crucial. It will make the other games a little bit more relaxed and easier for the players psychologically.” – Otto Addo
Ghana is drawn in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama. Addo insists on treating every opponent with equal respect, focusing on the team’s unity and progress.
The Black Stars will use the March international break to fine-tune plans through competitive test matches, building on their strong qualifying run where they remained unbeaten.