Accra, Oct 13 (NationPress) Ghana has successfully marked an impressive comeback after their earlier setback of not qualifying for the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The Black Stars have secured their spot at the FIFA World Cup once again by clinching a 1-0 victory over Comoros, thus ensuring top position in Group I.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 will be Ghana's fifth appearance on football’s grandest stage, following their debut in Germany 2006. They are eager to enhance their performance from four years ago in Qatar, where they faced elimination in the group stage.

Despite fierce competition from Madagascar, Ghana sealed their qualification during the final day of the qualifiers, thanks to a decisive goal from Mohammed Kudus against Comoros.

Ghana's most remarkable World Cup performance occurred in South Africa 2010, when Milovan Rajevac's squad reached the quarter-finals, propelled by the outstanding displays of Asamoah Gyan.

In the Round of 16, Gyan’s powerful strike in extra time secured a victory over the USA, leading to an unforgettable quarter-final showdown with Uruguay, which is still remembered as one of the most exhilarating matches in World Cup history.

In November 2024, the nation was left in disbelief when Ghana failed to qualify for the continental finals for the first time since 2004. Despite calls for his resignation, Otto Addo stood firm as coach, as reported by FIFA.

“I’m not one to resign. If I had done this, I would never have become a player or a coach,” Addo stated. “Understanding my journey to this position, you wouldn’t even question my decision to stay.”

Addo, who guided Ghana to the Qatar 2022 World Cup in his first tenure, believes he is the right person to lead the team’s revival. With a new backroom staff, he has effectively navigated the Black Stars through the CAF qualifying rounds, amassing 25 points from ten matches in Group I.