Issah Abdul-Latif|MakNews
As Ghana prepares to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign later tonight, excitement continues to grow among football fans in the Upper West Region.
The Black Stars will take on Panama in their opening Group stage match tonight at the BMO Stadium in Toronto, Canada. Many Ghanaians are hopeful that the team will make a winning start to the tournament.
As the game draws nearer, our news team took to the streets of Wa to interact with football fans and gather their expectations ahead of the much-anticipated encounter. The majority of those interviewed expressed confidence in the Black Stars and believe the team has what it takes to secure victory against Panama.
On the choice of goalkeeper, many supporters backed Lawrance Ati-Zigi to start ahead of Benjamin Asare, citing experience and previous performances for the national team as key factors.
For them, the world cup is a big stage that requires experience which Ati-Zigi has over Asare.
The fans also shared their views on the absence of Thomas Partey from the squad. While they admitted the midfielder’s experience and influence will be missed, they remain optimistic that head coach Carlos Queiroz will be able to find the right balance in midfield and guide the team to a positive result.
The euphoria amongst residents is huge, as the streets witness many people in the Black Stars replica jerseys and Ghana t-shirts as a sign of their support for the team.
Kick-off is scheduled for 11:00 PM Ghana time, and millions of Ghanaians will be hoping the Black Stars begin their campaign with a memorable victory.
