Ghana’s Black Stars have reignited their World Cup dreams with a commanding 5-0 triumph over Chad, and former captain Stephen Appiah has nothing but praise for the team’s dedication and work ethic.

The emphatic victory not only ended a frustrating six-game winless streak but also propelled Ghana to the summit of Group I with 12 points, two clear of their closest rivals, Madagascar. With a crucial showdown against Madagascar looming on Monday night, the Black Stars have regained momentum in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Appiah, now the Deputy Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has been closely observing the team. Spending three days at the training ground, he was struck by the players’ intensity and commitment.

“What impressed me was the dedication and commitment towards the game that week,” Appiah shared. “I was at the training ground on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and it was fantastic.”

While celebrating the team’s dominance over Chad, Appiah remains cautious. He knows that Madagascar will present a different and potentially tougher challenge.

“The game we played against Chad will be different from the game we are going to play because they have a different style of play and they will come with a different strength,” he warned.

Appiah, along with fellow former captain Asamoah Gyan, has traveled with the team to Morocco, where the match against Madagascar will take place. Their presence aims to inspire the squad as they push to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.