Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has revealed that the Black Stars were fully prepared, both mentally and physically, to replicate their historic 2010 World Cup performance during the 2014 tournament in Brazil. After reaching the quarterfinals in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Ghana had high hopes of achieving similar success in 2014. However, despite their ambitions, the team was eliminated in the group stage, securing just one point from three matches.

In an interview with FIFA Media, Appiah reflected on the team’s readiness and the fine margins that led to their early exit, stating, “Ghana wanted a repeat of 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals, and we were physically and mentally ready for the 2014 edition. However, it came down to small details, and we didn’t go as far as we’d hoped.”

Appiah was dismissed following the Black Stars’ disappointing performance in Brazil, a campaign further marred by controversies over winning bonuses and disciplinary issues that reportedly caused divisions within the squad.