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Ghana head coach Otto Addo is determined to protect the unity in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.On Sunday, October 12, the German-trained tactician made history, qualifying Ghana for the World Cup for the second time (2022 and 2026), to become the only coach in the history of the countrys national team to achieve that feat.Since the qualification for next years World Cup, there has been pressure to bring in new players to augment the national team before the tournament.Speaking to 3Sports, Coach Otto Addo has stressed that any addition to his squad must be done cautiously to ensure it does not affect the unity in the Black Stars.I think Ghana should always have a certain pride. As a country, we need to check the commitment of each player, which is very crucial because we have very good unity, and we definitely dont want to destroy it by bringing players who dont have commitment, Addo emphasised.The Black Stars coach is expected to engage in massive player monitoring in the next seven months before finalising his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Although it is anticipated that many of the players who featured in the qualification campaign will make the World Cup squad, a few additions wont come as a surprise.   

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[caption id="attachment_1267901" align="alignnone" width="744"] Otto Addo[/caption]Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has emphasised the importance of checking the commitment of players who are invited to represent Ghana.In the wake of Ghanas qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussions have intensified about the possible inclusion of foreign-born players to strengthen the national team.However, Otto Addo maintains that national team selection should go beyond mere talent or place of birth, stressing that commitment and unity must remain the foundation of the Black Stars.Speaking to 3Sports, the coach argued that this is important to ensure the unity in camp is not destroyed.I think Ghana should always have a certain pride. As a country, we need to check the commitment of each player, which is very crucial because we have very good unity, and we definitely dont want to destroy it by bringing players who dont have commitment, Otto Addo said.Increasingly, many people are pushing for Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi, both born in England, to be drafted into the Ghana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Others oppose the inclusion of these players, arguing that if they did not participate in the qualifiers, they shouldnt be given the chance to go to the World Cup next year.

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[caption id="attachment_1236701" align="alignnone" width="1948"] Sarfo Duku[/caption]Asante Kotokos communications officer, Sarfo Duku, has urged supporters to turn up in numbers as the team prepares for a crucial CAF Champions League tie against Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club.What we will be happy about is Kotoko will get a very good result so that the second leg coming on next week Friday will not be so difficult for us. So that Kotoko will be able to enter the money zone that is were the big boys in the African zone are when we talk about the big boys if Kotoko deserves to be there then all the fans should come and support us. So that on Sunday we beat WAC very well to reach the group stage and remind people Kotoko is still among the big boys in African club football," he told Peace FM as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.comKotoko will face Wydad on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium after CAF declined to approve the Baba Yara Stadium. Tickets are selling at GHS 50 for the Popular Stand and Centre Line, and GHS 200 for the VIP section.The Porcupine Warriors, unbeaten this season, reached this stage after a 5-3 aggregate win over Nigerias Kwara United. However, Wydads experience at the FIFA Club World Cup promises a tough encounter.

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Asante Kotokos Communications Officer, Sarfo Duku, believes the club has proven itself against North African opponents and will not be intimidated when they face Wydad Athletic Club.If you are playing a competition and you meet a North African country like WAC it is sometimes difficult we all know how they play and their level in football. What God has given to us Ghanaians is that when it comes to talents we also have them," he told Peace FM as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.com"So I think when it comes to Kotoko and north African sides we haven't disgraced ourselves like when we hear their name then we panic they also panic when they hear Kotoko's name."On Sunday it will not be easy but i know that the preparation by the team and also the players performance is now on very high we cant fail Ghanaians,"Kotoko will face Wydad on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium after CAF declined to approve the Baba Yara Stadium. Tickets are selling at GHS 50 for the Popular Stand and Centre Line, and GHS 200 for the VIP section.The Porcupine Warriors, unbeaten this season, reached this stage after a 5-3 aggregate win over Nigerias Kwara United. However, Wydads experience at the FIFA Club World Cup promises a tough encounter.

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Asante Kotoko’s Communications Officer, Sarfo Duku, is upbeat about the club’s preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) of Morocco.“With the preparations the team traveled to Eastern region to start preparations today we will head to Greater Accra and continue our preparations. 21 players are in camp training all the things they should know about WAC the technical team will tell them. The nature of African games the technical team is teaching them everything what is left is the support from Ghanaians on Sunday they all come and support us to eliminate WAC," he told Peace FM as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.comKotoko will face Wydad on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium after CAF declined to approve the Baba Yara Stadium. Tickets are selling at GHS 50 for the Popular Stand and Centre Line, and GHS 200 for the VIP section.The Porcupine Warriors, unbeaten this season, reached this stage after a 5-3 aggregate win over Nigeria’s Kwara United. However, Wydad’s experience at the FIFA Club World Cup promises a tough encounter.

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