2026 WC: We will give our best to go far - Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen
Derrick Luckassen, a Black Stars defender, stressed that Ghana's World Cup journey should not stop at mere qualification, insisting the team is aiming much higher despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match on Saturday night in Philadelphia. Luckassen stated, "We are through to the next round, and that is the most important thing. We hope we can go further because that is what we want. We will give our best to go further."
The four-time African champions lost to the 2018 World Cup finalists, who scored in the 31st minute through Petar Sučić. Ghana drew level in the 73rd minute when debutant Luckassen scored. Croatia reclaimed the lead in the 83rd minute with Nikola Vlašić heading home. Ghana will now face Colombia in a Round of 32 showdown at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 4.
Quick Summary
Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen discusses the Black Stars' ambitions for the 2026 World Cup. The team aims to advance significantly beyond just
Summary - read the full story for complete context.

Image: Adom Online
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from Adom Online
Related Stories
More from Sports

2026 WC: Ghana taste first defeat against Croatia to finish 3rd in Group L
Ghana's World Cup journey took a pivotal turn in their final group stage match against Croatia, leaving fans eager to discover the implications for
4h ago•3 min read

2026 WC: Ghana secure Round of 32 spot ahead of Croatia clash
The Black Stars have made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their journey is far from over.
18h ago•2 min read
![Fans rally behind Black Stars at Adom FM, Asempa FM watch party despite Croatia defeat[Photos]](https://ghanafront.com/storage/images/2026/06/fans-rally-behind-black-stars-at-adom-fm-asempa-fm-watch-party-despite-croatia-defeatphotos-d2e80d4b-card.webp)
Fans rally behind Black Stars at Adom FM, Asempa FM watch party despite Croatia defeat[Photos]
Despite the intense atmosphere and unwavering support, the Black Stars' performance left fans with a mix of emotions.
2h ago•2 min read

2026 WC: : Black Stars set up Round of 32 clash with Colombia after narrow loss to Croatia
Despite a recent group stage match, Ghana's Black Stars have secured their spot in the knockout rounds, setting the stage for a challenging encounter.
2h ago•2 min read


