Watching Black Stars game now is like serving a punishment – Tony Muntana of Kessben Sports laments after 1-1 draw with Chad
Ghanaian football fans were once again left disheartened and frustrated after the Black Stars laboured to a disappointing 1-1 draw against lowly-ranked Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. But few captured the mood of the nation as sharply as Kessben Sports journalist Tony Muntana, who didn’t hold back in his post-match reaction.
“Watching Black Stars now is like serving a punishment,” Muntana said on Friday morning. “They play like nothing is at stake. There is no urgency, no passion, no purpose.”
Ranked significantly higher and with a squad boasting European-based professionals, the Black Stars were tipped to dominate Chad, a team that rarely makes headlines in African football.
Instead, Ghana put on a lethargic display, struggling to create chances and frequently losing possession. Despite taking an early lead through Jordan Ayew in the first half, the team quickly lost control, allowing Chad to equalize at round of play, a goal that exposed glaring defensive lapses and a lack of coordination.
For Tony Muntana, the performance was the latest in a string of underwhelming showings that have tested the loyalty and patience of even the most die-hard fans.
Critics point to several issues plaguing the national team: inconsistent coaching appointments, lack of tactical identity, poor player selection, and what many perceive as a general lack of motivation on the part of the players. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has also come under fire for failing to implement long-term development strategies that prioritize talent grooming over short-term tournament fixes.
The pressure is now firmly on the technical team and the GFA to respond, not just with words, but with results. Ghana’s qualification hopes remain mathematically alive, but with performances like this, fans fear that even a ticket to the World Cup might end in another shock exit and more national embarrassment.
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