The Ghana Black Stars began training in Kumasi on Thursday, November 5, 2026 ahead of their World Cup qualifier. The training started in the morning at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The training was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association in a statement issued in Kumasi. The team is preparing for a crucial match that will decide their place in the next round.

According to a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), all invited players reported to camp on Wednesday. The statement said the players are in good shape and ready for the match. The Ghana Football Association said the technical team will work on fitness and tactics. The Association said the Black Stars want to win to make Ghanaians proud.

The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, said during a press briefing in Kumasi on Thursday, November 5, 2026 that the team is focused. He said the players know the importance of the match for Ghana. He said the team will play with discipline and courage. He said the Ghana Football Association has given the team all the support it needs.

According to a report by the Ghana Football Association, the team held two training sessions on Thursday. The report said the morning session focused on fitness and ball work. The report said the evening session focused on set pieces and team shape. The Ghana Football Association said fans were allowed to watch part of the training.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), an official of the Ghana Football Association said Kumasi was chosen because of the strong support from fans. The official said Kumasi fans always fill the Baba Yara Stadium to support the Black Stars. He said the Ghana Football Association believes the support will motivate the players. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that Kumasi is the home of Ghana football.

Speaking to Joy News, the Captain of the Black Stars said the players are united. He said the team has been training hard in camp. He said the players want to qualify for the World Cup to bring joy to Ghanaians. He said the Joy News interview shows that the team is confident ahead of the match.

Mr. Kwame Mensah at Bantama said he is happy the Black Stars are training in Kumasi. He said he watched the training at Baba Yara Stadium with his son. He said the players looked sharp and ready for the match. He said he will buy a ticket to support the team on match day.

Madam Akosua Frimpong at Kejetia Market said the Black Stars training is good for business. She said many fans are buying jerseys and flags in Kumasi. She said traders at Kejetia Market are selling Black Stars shirts fast. She said she hopes Ghana will win to make business better.

Mr. Yaw Owusu at Adum said the Black Stars must win the qualifier. He said Ghanaians have suffered many disappointments in recent games. He said the team must play as one team and not rely on one player. He said fans in Kumasi will support the team from start to finish.

According to a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), tickets for the match are selling fast. The statement said fans can buy tickets at the Baba Yara Stadium and online. The Ghana Football Association said security will be tight on match day. The Association said fans must come early to avoid congestion.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), a sports analyst in Kumasi said Ghana has a good chance to win. He said the team has young players who are playing well in Europe. He said the coach must pick players on form and not on name. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that many fans believe in the team.

The Ghana Football Association said the team will continue training until match day. The Association called on all Ghanaians to support the Black Stars. The Ministry of Youth and Sports said it will provide all needed support to the team. The government asked fans in Kumasi to fill the stadium and cheer the team to victory.