2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Leave out players who are not committed - Frimpong Manso tells Otto Addo

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso has urged Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to drop players who show a lack of commitment ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Manso’s comments come in the wake of Ghana's disappointing performance in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. With only two points from four matches, Ghana is at risk of missing out on qualification for the AFCON tournament in Morocco next year.

Speaking in an interview, Manso, who currently coaches Bibiani GoldStars, stressed the need for a shift in attitude within the squad. He urged the technical team to part ways with players who are not fully dedicated to the national team, particularly with the World Cup qualifiers approaching in March 2025.

"Black Stars need a change of attitude. As it stands, chances of qualifying for the AFCON are over but they will need to change their attitude ahead of the World Cup qualifiers," he told Asempa FM.

"It is bad to see them under pressure to win games minutes to end the games. I know some of them are committed but those who are lackadaisical must be dropped because these are the same players who play for the World Cup qualifiers.

Manso called for significant changes in the squad, pointing out that some players seem to prioritize their club commitments over their national team duties.

"There must be some drastic changes because some of the players seem to be prioritizing the clubs over the national team," he added.

The Black Stars, currently second in Group I, will face Chad and Madagascar in their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches in March 2025. Ghana will return home on Monday to conclude their AFCON qualifiers against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium.