- Former Sports Committee Chair Wisdom Woyome has issued a blunt warning to the Black Stars: if they bring the same sluggish energy they showed against Chad, they’ll be punished by Mali.
- His critique has reignited concerns about Ghana’s tactical discipline and mental sharpness ahead of Monday’s must-win World Cup qualifier.
Ghana’s draw with Chad wasn’t just disappointing. It was revealing.
For Wisdom Kobla Mensah Woyome, the former chair of Parliament’s Sports Committee, the Black Stars didn’t just drop points — they dropped their guard. And if they show up against Mali with the same lethargy, he says, they’ll be punished.
“They looked slow. Passive. Like the game didn’t matter,” Woyome said, refusing to sugarcoat what many fans saw but few officials have admitted. “If this is how we approach Monday, I’m not sure of our fate.”
His comments come as Ghana prepares for a high-stakes clash with Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium. The team remains top of Group I, but the Chad draw has narrowed the gap and exposed cracks in Ghana’s midfield tempo and defensive urgency.
Woyome’s critique isn’t about formations or substitutions. It’s about mindset. He’s calling out a team that, in his view, lacked hunger — and he’s not alone. Social media erupted after the Chad match, with fans questioning whether the Black Stars understand what’s at stake.
Monday’s game isn’t just another fixture. It’s a test of character. Ghana beat Mali in Bamako last year, but this time, the Eagles are coming for revenge — and they won’t be forgiving if Ghana sleepwalks through the first half again.
Woyome’s message is clear: wake up, or watch the dream slip away.
