Assistant coach Roger De Sa attributes Ghana's exit from the World Cup to the burdensome travel schedule.

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Roger De Sa, assistant coach of the Black Stars, has pointed out that the extensive travel between host cities was a significant hurdle for Ghana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto, before heading to Boston for their second Group G clash against England. The Black Stars then moved on to Philadelphia for their final group game, where they faced a 2-1 defeat against Croatia.

Although they advanced to the Round of 32, Ghana's World Cup run concluded in Kansas City with a close 1-0 loss to Colombia.

In a reflection on the tournament, the South African coach commended the organization of the event but acknowledged that the rigorous travel schedule impacted the players.

"World Cups are always remarkable; each one is an improvement over the last, you know," De Sa expressed on 947's MSW. "I thought it was a brilliant tournament, exceptionally organized. The stadiums were fantastic, the hotels were excellent, everything was commendable. There were great crowds, and the venues were packed. If there was one challenge, it would be the travel. The cities were sometimes quite far apart and in different time zones, which affects all teams. The travel can be quite demanding on the players," De Sa remarked. The Black Stars will now redirect their attention to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers beginning in September. Ghana has been placed in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Somalia, and Gambia as they aim to secure their spot in the continental showcase.