Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed strong belief that Ghana is on course to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an impressive run in the ongoing qualifiers.

The senior national team of Ghana boosted their qualification hopes in March with emphatic back-to-back wins — a 5-0 thrashing of Chad and a commanding 3-0 victory over Madagascar. These results have propelled the Black Stars to the summit of Group I with 15 points, setting a solid foundation with four crucial matches remaining.

Speaking to the Ghana Football Association media team after the recent Unity Cup, where Ghana finished third, Ayew voiced optimism about the team’s prospects.

“I think we have a very good chance of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said the Leicester City forward. “The team fought hard for the points against Chad and Madagascar in March, and that has put us in a very good place on top of the table.”

However, Ayew remains mindful of the challenges ahead, emphasizing that qualification is not yet secured.

“It is not yet over. We have four more matches to play, and we are focused on winning them,” he stated. “We have Chad and Mali in September; it won’t be easy, same as Central African Republic and Comoros. But with this kind of mentality and team spirit, we will succeed.”

Ghana’s next fixtures in the qualifiers are scheduled for September. The Black Stars will travel to face Chad before hosting Mali, as they continue their quest to book a place at the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.