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Brandon Thomas-Asante targets Premier League impact after Coventry City’s promotion
Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on making a strong statement in the Premier League after Coventry City sealed promotion by winning the 2025/26 English Championship. Thomas-Asante was a key figure for the Blues on their path to securing Premier League qualification, making 32 appearances and...
GFA looks to the future after Colombia humbles Black Stars
The curtains have fallen on Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. In a gut-wrenching encounter at the Round of 32, the Black Stars were edged out 1-0 by a clinical Colombian side, marking a premature end to their journey on the global stage.
Ghana crash out of 2026 World Cup after narrow defeat to Colombia
Ghana’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias’ first-half strike proving the difference at the Kansas City Stadium. The Black Stars made a bright start and nearly took the lead within the opening minutes when […]
2026 WC: We are chasing the trophy, says Sports Minister Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed Ghana’s ambition to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars remain firmly in contention as the tournament progresses. Ghana have advanced to the Round of 32 after finishing third in Group L, collecting four points from a 1-0 win over Panam...
Carlos Queiroz set to sign new deal as Black Stars coach
Carlos Queiroz is edging closer to extending his stay as head coach of the Black Stars after receiving strong backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. The experienced Portuguese tactician, who was appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is...
2026 World Cup: The main target is to qualify from the group stage – Queiroz
According to him, the realistic opportunity and the target of the team is to ensure at least they make it out of Group L, where they are drawn into alongside Panama, Croatia and England.
Carlos Queiroz arrives in Accra for official unveiling as Black Stars head coach
Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has arrived in Ghana ahead of his official unveiling scheduled for Thursday, April 23. The experienced Portuguese tactician touched down at Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday evening and is set to be formally introduced at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Queiroz ta...
Paul Reverson eyes future Black Stars roles despite World Cup snub
Promising Ghanaian goalkeeper Paul Reverson has expressed disappointment after missing out on Ghana’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists he remains confident his international breakthrough will come in due course. The 20-year-old Ajax shot-stopper was named in the Black Stars’ provisional 28-man squad...
Robbery disrupts Black Stars’ preparations ahead of Austria friendly
Preparations for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of their international friendly in Vienna were disrupted following a robbery at the team hotel, according to Sporty FM. The senior national team began their camp on Sunday, with training sessions starting the next day. Trouble emerged after Wednesday’s third session when two p...
Derrick Luckassen joins Black Stars camp as Djiku’s World Cup hopes remain in doubt
Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen has reported to the Black Stars camp ahead of the team’s international friendly against Wales and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Pafos FC centre-back is expected to step into the squad in place of Alexander Djiku, who is set to miss the tournament due to...
2026 World Cup: It will not be easy but we want to win against England – Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has acknowledged the challenge awaiting the Black Stars against England but insists the team is fully focused on securing another crucial victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions began their campaign on a winning note, edging Panama 1-0 at BMO Field thanks to Cal...
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry demands FIFA intervention over Partey’s visa denial
The development means the 32-year-old will play no part in Ghana's World Cup Group L opener against Panama at Toronto's BMO Field on 17 June.