Ghana Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori has set his sights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Richard Ofori, who is currently playing for AmaZulu FC in South Africa, has revealed he is working hard to join the Black Stars at the World Cup.
According to Richard Ofori, he is focusing on his performance at AmaZulu FC, which will propel him to be called up for the Black Stars.
Speaking to iDiski Times, Richard Ofori stated, “I’m working hard and then focusing on my team at the moment. That’s what you need to do for you to be there [at the World Cup]”.
He further revealed that he hasn’t spoken to Ghana coach Otto Addo recently.
“Recently no [haven’t spoken to the coach] but before, he used to call me, and he’s a good man, so he used to check up on his players. He hasn’t abandoned any player, but we focus more on the ones that they are playing, because the World Cup qualifiers were so intense”, Richard Ofori stated.
Additionally, Saddick Adams, a veteran sports journalist, has revealed that Eddie Nketiah, an English player of Ghanaian descent, is open to playing for the Black Stars.
According to Saddick Adams, Eddie Nketiah had, some years ago, rejected Ghana’s approach when officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) approached him.
The Angel FM presenter added that the Crystal Palace striker now feels mature and is ready to play for the national team if given a call-up.
Saddick Adams, in a post on X, wrote, “Spoke to Eddie Nketiah’s family this weekend to get clarity on the stories about his switch.
The source admitted that Eddie Nketiah had previously spoken to the Ghana coach and some GFA top officials, but he had not settled at his club yet, so he couldn’t make a decision”.
He added, “However, Nketiah is now settled and at 26, mature enough and ready to ‘give his very best’ if Ghana calls now.
Says he has Ghana blood running through him, so his “identity is unquestionable”.
Basically, he’s open to playing for Ghana now”.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars yesterday, 12 October 2025, officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing the qualifiers as leaders in their Group.
Ghana defeated Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the only goal in the game.
After 10 games in group I, the Black Stars topped the table with 25 points, Madagascar second with 19 points, Mali third with 18 points, Comoros 15, Central African Republic 8 and Chad in sixth place with 1.
Ghana joined the list of qualified countries on the African continent, with Coach Otto Addo now becoming the first Black Stars coach to reach two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments.