Former Ghanaian football captain and legend, Asamoah Gyan, is advocating for a strategic, long-term approach to rebuilding the Black Stars. He believes that maintaining 80% of the current squad over the next five years will lead the team to success.

This call to action follows Ghana’s morale-boosting victories against Mali and the Central African Republic, which have reignited their hopes for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Prior to these wins, the team had been struggling, marked by an early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and a winless streak spanning seven games.

The return of coach Otto Addo on a long-term contract is seen as a positive development, but Gyan stresses that further efforts are needed. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and fostering a new generation of players.

“The team has given us hope,” Gyan stated on UTV. “They’ve lifted our spirits. We should approach each game with the goal of winning. We have quality players, it’s a young team, a new generation.”

Gyan also urged Ghanaians to manage their expectations and concentrate on nurturing this new squad. “We should temper our expectations and not dwell on past achievements,” he said. “Winning trophies would be a bonus, but our focus should be on development. If we can keep 80% of this team intact over the next five years, they have the potential to dominate.”

The 38-year-old, who retired from football in June 2023, holds the record for the most goals scored for the Black Stars, with a total of 51 goals.

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