Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer, Fatau Dauda, has underlined the importance of Ghana’s upcoming fixtures against Chad and Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The national team will regroup in September for Matchday 7 and 8, with Ghana first set to face Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno before returning home to battle Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking to Citi Sports, Dauda, a former Black Stars goalkeeper himself, emphasized that these two matches could define Ghana’s path to the global tournament.

> “We have two games ahead of us, and we are calling on Ghanaians to pray for us, but we need to win these matches against Chad and Mali,” he urged.

Currently, Ghana leads Group I with 15 points from six games, but with Mali and other contenders close behind, victories in the September showdowns will be crucial to tightening their grip on qualification.