Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil says the team is satisfied with its placement in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence in Ghana’s ability to progress.
The draw, held in Washington, DC on Friday, December 5, placed Ghana alongside former world champions England, 2018 finalists Croatia, and Panama.
Speaking to Sahara Football, Paintsil described the mood around the camp after the announcement.
“It was a long waiting. Everyone is happy now, myself I am happy for the group that we find ourselves in. It is a group that is a very good group. A group that will bring the best out of the team and the entire country,” he said.
“We are going to be where we are going to have more supporters coming to support the team and that is the most important thing.”
The assistant coach also expressed optimism about Ghana’s prospects at the global tournament.
“I believe we can dominate this tournament,” Paintsil said, emphasizing the team’s experience and preparedness.
He added that while confidence is high, the team will maintain a step-by-step approach.
“We can say much about our chances but we believe that we have more experience when it comes to such tournaments.
“We believe we will come out of the group stage and then we look forward for the next because we have to take it one at a time and the most important thing is to qualify from the group.”