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2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana Preview
After three points each in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ghana and England are up against each other in the second group. The Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in their first game of the competition, with Harry Kane scoring twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were also on target. The […]
Black Stars focused ahead of World Cup campaign – Henry Asante Twum
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars are fully focused and determined as preparations intensify ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States. Speaking from the team’s training camp, Asante Twum expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere among...
Carlos Queiroz quits Black Stars coaching role after World Cup Round of 32 elimination
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed he is stepping down as Black Stars head coach after deciding not to extend his short-term contract with Ghana. The announcement comes after Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia. Queiroz was appointed in Marc...
Andre Ayew may no longer be needed in Black Stars – Ignatius Osei-Fosu
Former Ghana Premier League coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has questioned the need for Andre Ayew to return to the Ghana national football team as debate continues over his possible inclusion in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Sudan assistant coach believes the time may have come for Ayew to step aside and allow [...
‘Expectations were too high’ – Otto Addo hits back at GFA
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over what he describes as unrealistic expectations that contributed to his dismissal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with German football publication 11Freunde, Addo said the GFA terminated his contract with...
2026 WC: Kudus, key players’ injuries affected Ghana’s performance – Roger De Sa
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa believes Ghana’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was affected by the absence of several key players, including Mohammed Kudus, who missed the tournament due to injury. Kudus, together with Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku and Abu Francis, was ruled out of Ghana’s final 26-...
Laryea Kingston reveals how Ghana can end AFCON trophy drought
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to prioritise long-term planning over the pursuit of immediate success if the Black Stars are to end their prolonged Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy drought. Ghana have not won the continental title since their triumph in 198...
New Edubiase owner defends Samuel Attah Kumi after record-breaking Goal King feat
Owner of New Edubiase United FC, Alhaji Abdul Salam Yakubu, has come to the defence of Bibiani Gold Stars striker Samuel Attah Kumi following criticism surrounding his record-breaking performance on the final day of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Attah Kumi came under scrutiny after scoring six goals in Bibia...
2026 WC: Ofei, Paintsil and Dauda retained as Black Stars backroom staff members
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that three members of the Black Stars’ technical team will retain their roles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes in the wake of the official unveiling of new head coach Carlos Queiroz in Accra on Thursday, April 23. The experienced Portuguese manager...
Africa unites behind Ghana Black Stars as squad faces Panama today in Canada for World Cup opener
The clock is ticking down to a historic evening in Canada at the Toronto Stadium, known as BMO Field. The Ghana Black Stars and Panama are set to launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. With only hours remaining before the opening whistle tonight at 19:00 local time (23:00 GMT), anticipation has reached a fever […]
Stars, Heartbreak & Redemption; Ghana’s World Cup journey
From a nation's first dream to a fifth chapter, the Black Stars and the world's greatest stage.
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz must build cohesion among players – David Accam
Former Ghana international David Accam has urged Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to prioritise team cohesion as Ghana step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments follow Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Wales in a warm-up match at the Cardiff City Stadium, a fixture used to assess the team’s readiness ahea...