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2026 WC: GH¢150m budget for Black Stars awaiting Finance Ministry release – Kofi Adams
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the GH¢150 million budget allocated for the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup campaign is yet to be released by the Ministry of Finance, despite the team entering the decisive phase of its preparations. Speaking in an interview with TV3, the Minister e...
GFA to receive $12.5m for 2026 World Cup participation funding
The Ghana Football Association is set for a significant financial boost ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup participation, following an increase in tournament-related funding announced by FIFA. Football’s world governing body has confirmed that close to $900 million will be distributed among the 48 participating nations at th...
Leading Ghana to the 2026 World Cup will be an unforgettable moment in life – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his role in leading Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the most special moments of his coaching career. The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician has signed a four-month contract to steer the four-time African champions through the tournament in the...
Kofi Adams reveals failed coaching pursuit before Carlos Queiroz’s Black Stars appointment
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that Ghana made an attempt to secure a high-profile coach before ultimately appointing Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars. The national team was left without a substantive coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo by the Ghana Football Associat...
2026 WC: Kurt Okraku calls for national support for Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has appealed to Ghanaians to rally behind newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team builds up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, 73, takes charge of the four-time African champions on a short-term four-month deal following the dismissal...
No formal resignation letter has been received from Carlos Queiroz over Black Stars role – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has not received any official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite the Portuguese coach announcing on social media that he was leaving his position. Queiroz, 73, took charge of the Ghana national team on a short-term contract...
Black Stars need time to adapt to Queiroz’s philosophy — Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to exercise patience with head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting that the Portuguese trainer needs time to fully implement his philosophy following Ghana's elimination from the FIFA World Cup.
Carlos Queiroz departure exposes deeper structural cracks within Black Stars
The departure of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Ghana national football team is less a conclusion and more an indictment of the cyclical instability that has long haunted the Black Stars. While the end of his short-term contract follows the team’s World Cup exit, it serves as a final, sobering chapter in a […]
Black Stars legend Osei Kofi backs Kwesi Appiah’s potential return
Osei Kofi has thrown his support behind a potential return for Kwesi Appiah following the dismissal of Otto Addo. The Ghana Football Association is currently searching for a new head coach after parting ways with the 50-year-old on Monday, opening the door for a fresh appointment ahead of upcoming international fixture...
Coaching Black Stars is the ‘biggest challenge’ and ‘I am ready’ – Carlos Queiroz
Newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has admitted managing the senior national team is his “biggest challenge after working with eight national teams” but he is “ready to deliver”.
Ghana’s real sporting crisis lies beyond the pitch
They are doing their best with the resources available. The real crisis is Ghana's long-standing neglect of sports infrastructure.
Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against Wales
Ghana were unlucky not to seal a 1-0 win over Wales on Tuesday night in a crucial 2026 World Cup preparatory match at the Cardiff Stadium. Lewis Koumas headed in the equaliser just before full time to make it 1-1 at the final whistle. It is unclear whether the Black Stars will play a second […]