Sports journalist, Saddick Adams, popularly known as Sports Obama, has issued a stern warning to Black Stars players, urging them to approach the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with utmost seriousness.
According to Adams, it is imperative for Ghana to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and the Black Stars cannot afford to deny Ghanaians the opportunity to participate in the global tournament.
Adams emphasized that qualifying for the 2026 World Cup holds significant importance for Ghanaians, as the event will be jointly hosted by the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada.
Following the Africa draw for the 2026 World Cup, Adams revealed that his phone has been inundated with numerous messages from people inquiring about how they can attend and experience the tournament firsthand.
“The World Cup which will be played in Mexico, the US and Canada, you can go there as a player and miss a penalty in the final, Ghanaians won’t do anything. We just want to qualify.
“People have planned their lives since 2018 when they started telling me, they want to go and watch the World Cup and come back. It means a lot to Ghanaians and some people have started saving to go and watch the World Cup,” Saddick Adams said.
He emphasized that the World Cup is not merely about watching matches, but rather a tournament that possesses the potential to transform the lives of families and provide opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
He said, “This World Cup is not for football fans it’s for the general interest of Ghanaian youth. People have become interested in this World Cup. So, if you are a player don’t joke with this World Cup. If you know that you are old and can’t play retire.”
“There are travel and tour companies who have made plans for this tournament. People have become interested in the World Cup and want to support the Black Stars to qualify. Canada wants 1000 volunteers from Africa so we can’t afford to miss this. At least if they get 20 people from Ghana, they can change the destiny of their families forever,” he stated.
“It’s not only about going to watch the matches but it’s a year of massive emancipation,” the Sports journalist said.
The Black Stars have a significant responsibility to secure Ghana’s qualification for the upcoming World Cup, set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Ghana has been drawn into Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will face challenges from teams such as Madagascar, Comoros, Central African Republic, Chad, and Mali.