Samuel Kuffour Audio By Carbonatix Former Black Stars defender Samuel Kuffour has issued a strong warning to football authorities, urging them to “fix things” if Ghana are to improve results ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite securing qualification for the tournament by topping Group I with 25 points - ahead of Madagascar, Mali, Comoros, Central African Republic and Chad - the Black Stars have struggled in recent outings. The team is currently on a four-game losing streak in international friendlies ahead of the global showpiece. The poor run contributed to the dismissal of head coach Otto Addo, with Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz now set to take over leadership of the national team. "We cannot win against any country if we don't fix things,” Kuffour told 3Sports. "We played Comoros here in Accra and we were scared to play, forcing ourselves to play three-back. "We lost our identity [regarding] the way we used to play. The fancy thing that people used to do [like] Polo, you feel excited but now no. "[when] you're going to the stadium, you s**t in your pants before you leave." The timing of his remarks comes as Ghana prepares for a new chapter under Queiroz, who is expected to be officially unveiled on April 23. The experienced coach will be tasked with stabilising the team and guiding them into the tournament with renewed belief and structure. Ghana have been drawn in Group L for the World Cup, where they will face England, Croatia and Panama. The Black Stars are aiming to reach the knockout phase for the first time since their historic run in 2010. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Black Stars Haruna Mubarak otto addo Samuel Kuffour DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Roger De Sa: South African trainer agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach Black Stars Coach Carlos Queiroz to meet media in Accra on thursday Hindsight: Injuries, poor form, fast eroding Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana options Ghana’s first female world boxing champion Abigail Quartey seeks new management Ghana Swimming Association secures $25,000 boost for 2026 Programmes Thursdays for the Black Stars: Gov’t institutionalises weekly updates on $30m World Cup fund Come to Litina Travels to assist you take your business global – CEO on Made-in-Ghana Expo GFA seals partnership deal with X1 to power Black Stars and Division One League Super Cup Asante Kotoko deny ‘AWOL’ claims as coach Owusu ‘duly sought permission’ Adu Kwabena ‘working hard’ to reach Europe’s top five leagues Latest Stories Anlo MP raises concerns over $150m coastal project spending on workshops and consultancy19 seconds Accra U17 scouting session set for April 2347 seconds ‘Fix things or we won’t win’ – Kuffour warns over Black Stars struggles9 minutes Anlo residents reject relief items, demand permanent solution to coastal erosion crisis – MP18 minutes National Security operatives allegedly assault retired police officer in Ashanti region21 minutes Auditor-General retracts error that linked Frank Oliver Kpodo to GH¢427m payroll scandal42 minutes Roger De Sa: South African trainer agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach48 minutes Total revenue falls marginally in 2025; total expenditure also declined by 13% – BoG52 minutes MP for Dome-Kwabenya Akurugu supports BECE Candidates with Maths sets54 minutes Ghana’s domestic debt increased by GH¢24bn to GH¢333.8bn in December 202559 minutes New Asawase Kusasi Chief urges youth to choose peace after predecessor’s killing1 hour Over 50 Volta communities could be submerged by July if erosion crisis persists – Anlo MP warns1 hour ‘Prioritize prudent stores and inventory practices for value-based procurement’1 hour When truth moves faster than trust: Journalism in the age of instant information1 hour Minor Hotels enters West Africa with NH Collection Accra signing2 hours