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Kofi Adams rejects claims of government interference in Black Stars player selection
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that government officials or external forces influence player selection for the Black Stars. His comments follow Ghana’s disappointing exit from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the national team bowed out at the Round of 32 stage after a 1-0...
2026 WC: We will fight to beat Panama – Black Stars Assistant Coach
Assistant Black Stars coach Desmond Ofei has insisted Ghana will leave no stone unturned as they prepare for their opening World Cup Group L fixture against Panama. The Black Stars, who are targeting a first knockout-stage appearance since 2010, have been drawn in a challenging group alongside England, Croatia and Pana...
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Austria and Germany friendlies
Black Stars boss, Otto Addo, has named his squad for Ghana’s March international friendlies against Germany and Austria, handing debut call-ups to four players – Derrick Luckassen, Patrick Pfeiffer, Marvin Senaya, and Daniel Agyei. Derrick Luckassen, a centre-back for Pafos FC in Cyprus, is a product of AZ Alkmaar’s ac...
2026 WC: Black Stars head to Kansas City on Wednesday for Colombia clash
Ghana national football team will travel to Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday as they continue preparations for their Round of 32 clash against Colombia national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West African side are scheduled to face the South American opponents on Friday, July 3, in the knockout phase...
2026 WC: Asamoah Gyan urges unity and support as Black Stars begin campaign against Panama
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the national team as they prepare to launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama. In an emotional message titled “My People,” the Ghana legend described the Black Stars as the nation’s pride and “only product,” congratulating t...
Afena-Gyan’s home in Italy robbed of personal belongings while on Black Stars duties
Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan suffered a robbery incident while on international duties with the Black Stars last week. The forward’s home in Italy was robbed of personal belongings while he was with the national team for the friendly game against Mexico over the weekend. The Turkish-based forward featured in th...
I am confident about Black Stars’ chances of winning AFCON 2027 – GFA’s Marketing Director
The Director of Marketing at the Ghana Football Association, Jamil Maraby, has expressed strong belief that the Ghana national football team will finally reclaim continental glory at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027. Ghana national football team, four-time African champions, have endured a prolonged title drought sinc...
NSA boss urges Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has called on Ghanaians to maintain a positive outlook and offer full support to the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana are set for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament, where they have been drawn...
2026 WC: Black Stars can make it to the semifinals – Paul Reverson
Black Stars goalkeeper Paul Reverson has expressed confidence in Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boldly predicting that the four-time African champions can reach the semi-finals or go even further. Ghana will make its fifth appearance at the global tournament, which will be hosted across the United States,...
25 Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for 2026 World Cup seek asylum
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The applications form part of 175 asylum claims filed by foreign nationals who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval linked...
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Yaw Dabo joins Black Stars training ahead of England World Cup showdown [Video]
Ghanaian actor and football enthusiast Yaw Dabo has joined the growing list of celebrities throwing their support behind the Black Stars ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against England. Dabo, who is in the United States as an accredited media representative, was spotted reporting live from...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz needs support, not criticism – Sammy Kuffour
Former Ghana international Sammy Kuffuor has called on fans to throw their full support behind newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting unity will be key to the team’s progress ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Queiroz was recently named head coach of the senior national team, replacing Otto Addo, wh...