Derrick Kohn: Black Stars ready for any opposition at World Cup
27th December 2025
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Ghana defender Derrick Kohn has expressed confidence that the Black Stars are prepared to face any team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the four-time African champions gear up for their fifth appearance on the global stage.
Kohn’s Confidence
Speaking to 3Sports, the Union Berlin left-back shared his excitement:
“For me personally, it’s the first time to qualify for a World Cup. I’m very excited, obviously. I can’t wait for the tournament to start.”
On Ghana’s group challenge:
“The group is hard, obviously, it’s the World Cup, so every opponent is good. But I think Ghana is good and a big nation. We don’t have to make ourselves small; we are ready.”
Group L Fixtures
- June 17, Toronto: Ghana vs Panama
- June 23, Boston: Ghana vs England
- June 27, Philadelphia: Ghana vs Croatia
Tournament Context
- Ghana will be eager to improve on their early exits in Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022.
- The expanded 2026 finals offer a fresh opportunity for the Black Stars to make a deeper run.
- With Kohn among the new generation of players, Ghana’s squad blends youthful energy with established experience.
Significance
- This campaign represents a chance for Ghana to reassert themselves on the world stage, building on their historic 2010 quarter-final run.
- Kohn’s words reflect a squad mentality rooted in belief, ambition, and national pride.
This sets the tone for Ghana’s World Cup journey: a tough group, but a confident squad determined to prove themselves.