Kurt Okraku: Only committed players will be considered for 2026 World Cup

Ghana FA President Kurt Okraku says only players who have demonstrated genuine commitment and respect for Ghana will be considered for selection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Following Ghana’s qualification for the tournament, reports have emerged of several foreign-born players expressing interest in joining the Black Stars. However, Okraku insists the national team is reserved for those who have consistently shown loyalty and passion for the Ghanaian jersey.

In an exclusive interview with 3Sports, the GFA President stated:

"Players who have not shown enough commitment to the Ghanaian flag will not be part of us. There must be a good reason why a player is included in the travelling party. I want players who display high levels of dedication, passion, and respect for Ghana."

He stressed that as the leader of Ghanaian football, he will not compromise on discipline and national pride.

"As a leader, I don’t really care what anybody says. At the end of the day, the responsibility lies with me, and I am accountable for Ghana," Okraku said.

"If we have approached you before and you turned us down, if you’ve shown a lack of respect or declined to play for Ghana in the past, count yourself out. It’s not going to happen."

Ghana booked their place at the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the decisive goal in early October. The Black Stars now await the official draw to determine their group opponents.

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