Ghanaian football legend Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is certain the Black Stars will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their impressive performances in the recent qualifiers.

The Black Stars reignited their World Cup hopes with two dominant victories—thrashing Chad 5-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium and securing a 3-0 win over Madagascar at the Al Hoceima Stadium in Morocco. These results, achieved during Matchday five and six of the qualifiers, have propelled Ghana to the top of Group I with 15 points.

Speaking on TV3, Agyemang-Badu, a 2009 U-20 World Cup winner, expressed confidence in the team’s trajectory. He particularly praised Jordan Ayew, who led the team as captain during these crucial wins.

“He [Jordan Ayew] is very calm, but very strong mentally. When you play with him, you understand his qualities,” Agyemang-Badu remarked. “Now that the captaincy issue is settled, and with the likes of Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan supporting the team, our path to America is clear—the job is done.”

Ghana will next face Chad and Mali in September during Matchday seven and eight as they continue their quest to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.