The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has reiterated the association’s unwavering commitment to transforming the Black Stars into one of Africa’s most formidable national teams.
Speaking to GhanaFA Media, Twum expressed optimism about the national team’s recent improvements, noting that consistent performance, strategic planning, and meaningful friendlies will be crucial to the team’s long-term success.
“We want to try as much as possible to continue our rebuilding process, to continue the effort in making the team one of the best on the continent,” Twum stated.
The Black Stars recently broke a six-match winless streak by securing impressive back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, earning the team its first positive movement in the FIFA rankings since July 2024. Ghana has now moved up one place, reflecting a slight but significant sign of progress.
Twum acknowledged that the journey ahead will be challenging and would require patience and persistence. “It will not come easy,” he noted. “It will come with a lot of friendlies, a lot of engagements, a lot of competitive matches and what have you.”
As part of the rebuilding agenda, the Black Stars are set to participate in a four-nation friendly tournament dubbed the Unity Cup in May 2025. The event, organized by Afro Sports, a UK-based match agency, will take place in London and feature matches against Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and arch-rivals Nigeria.
Ghana’s opening match will be against Nigeria on May 28, a highly anticipated clash that continues the long-standing football rivalry between the two West African nations.
Twum emphasized that the objective of participating in the Unity Cup is not necessarily to chase results but to provide an opportunity for the team to grow and gel.
“We are not overly concerned about results. We are concerned about our team-building agenda,” he affirmed.
The Ghana Football Association sees this period as pivotal in shaping the future of the Black Stars, with a focus on talent development, tactical cohesion, and international exposure. The Unity Cup, coupled with upcoming qualifiers and planned friendlies, will serve as a testing ground for emerging talents and tactical frameworks under the technical team’s guidance.
With the 2026 World Cup in sight, Ghana’s football governing body is determined to ensure that the national team not only qualifies but does so with a clear identity and renewed strength.
