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2026 WC: England players to shake hands with Thomas Partey
England players will shake hands with Thomas Partey before their second World Cup group game against Ghana. Partey missed Ghana’s first Group L game against Panama in Toronto after being denied entry into Canada because he is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault in the UK. England’s Declan Rice and Bukayo...
Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clash
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi are back in Ghana’s starting line-up as Carlos Queiroz makes four changes for tonight’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium.
Black Stars must start 2030 World Cup preparations now – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Black Stars to begin preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup immediately, stressing that sustained planning and continuity will be key to building on the team’s impressive showing at the 2026 tournament. His remarks follow Ghana’s exit from the World Cup in North America, wh...
Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale pledge to support Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign
Dancehall stars Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale have thrown their weight behind the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup preparations with substantial donations. The fundraising gala took place on Friday, March 20, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, an event graced by former President John Dramani Mahama. At the event, Stonebwoy announ...
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to win – Sports Minister confident ahead of Colombia clash
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s national team, the Ghana national football team, as they prepare for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana have advanced to the Round of 32 for the first time since 2010 and will face Colombia on Saturday, July 4,...
Late Welsh equaliser denies Carlos Queiroz winning start as Ghana draw 1-1 in Cardiff
Carlos Queiroz’s first match in charge of Ghana’s Black Stars ended in frustration as Wales scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night. The encounter formed part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the Unite...
Queiroz defends Partey selection, citing presumption of innocence
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to include Thomas Partey in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite the midfielder facing criminal charges in England. The former Arsenal FC player currently faces a total of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to al...
World Cup 2026: Black Stars to fly to Kansas City on Wednesday
Ghana’s Black Stars will fly to the Missouri State of Kansas City on Wednesday, July 1, 2025, for the round of 32 match of the World Cup. The Stars face Columbia on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the round of 32 fixture. Ghana started the week in a relaxed mood as Black Stars coach Carlos […]
Ghana has potential to become ‘country of champions’ – Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz has tipped Ghana to become a “country of champions” following his unveiling as coach of the Ghana national football team.
2026 WC: Our real tournament starts against Colombia – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for defensive improvements and greater sharpness in attack as Ghana prepare for their decisive FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Colombia on Saturday. Ghana fell 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L fixture, with Petar Sučić and Nikola Vlašić finding the net to ca...
Benjamin Asare pays courtesy visit to Sports Minister Kofi Adams after World Cup outing
Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, following Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper met with the sector minister to express his appreciation and acknowledge the support provided to...
2026 WC: Why Thomas Partey is selected despite rape allegation charges – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to include Thomas Partey in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite the midfielder facing rape and sexual assault charges in England. Partey has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving allegations made...