Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has expressed reservations about the Black Stars’ chances ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana, four-time African champions, will feature at the tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, Taylor remains unconvinced the team is adequately prepared for the challenge, despite recent additions to the technical setup.

The Black Stars have bolstered their backroom staff with the appointment of Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren as assistant coaches, Jose Daniel Martinez Alfonso as scout and video analyst, Carlos Lozano Romero as team physiotherapist, and Dwayne Peasah Paa Kwesi as performance coach. Even so, Taylor believes the absence of a highly experienced head coach could undermine Ghana’s prospects.

“Who is our coach going to the World Cup? I believe we need an experienced coach,” he told Sporty FM.

“Some of our players are not even in good shape at the moment. I am not sure of our chances because people are saying we will beat Panama, which I find strange,” he added.

The former Hearts of Oak midfielder also questioned the Ghana Football Association’s spending priorities, arguing that funds used to expand the technical team could have been better invested in securing a proven head coach.

“We are not doing well at the moment, and it is my concern. We have spent money to bring new people to join the technical team. Why didn’t we spend that money on hiring an experienced coach?” he said.

Ghana have been drawn in Group L and will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17, 2026, before facing England on June 23. They will conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27.

As part of preparations for the tournament, Otto Addo and his squad are expected to regroup in March for international friendly matches against Austria and Germany.