2026 World Cup: Black Stars are poised for success, says 'confident' Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes Ghana is on the brink of a major breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that years of disappointment will soon give way to success.

The senior national team is currently preparing for the global showpiece, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Speaking to GFA Media, Ayew reflected on his journey with the national team and revealed his determination to help restore the glory days of the Black Stars.

"Obviously, the Black Stars have given me a lot. A lot, in the sense that I have had a lot of good moments in the Black Stars, especially in my early days. I want to get that feeling back, and to get that feeling back is only by winning. So we need to start winning," Ayew said.

The 34-year-old admitted that securing qualification for the World Cup rekindled some optimism but insisted that greater achievements lie ahead for the team.

"I had that feeling a little bit when we qualified for the World Cup, but I know there's more to come. There's something coming. There's something on the way. So I know if we keep on pushing, we will be rewarded because we've suffered in the last two, three, four years. It's not been easy with Ghanaians."

Ayew's comments come as Ghana prepares for a challenging World Cup campaign. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, a group widely viewed as one of the most competitive in the tournament.

Ghana are already in the United States ahead of their opening group match against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field. Otto Addo's side will then take on England at Gillette Stadium on June 23 before concluding their group-stage fixtures against Croatia on June 27.

As part of their final preparations, the Black Stars will face Jamaica in an international friendly on June 10, with the coaching staff hoping to fine-tune the squad before the start of the tournament.

With expectations rising and belief growing within the camp, Ayew remains convinced that Ghana can deliver a memorable World Cup campaign and reward supporters who have endured several difficult years.