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A letter to the press in England: If packing the bus was easy…
Dear English press, Three weeks ago, you called Ghana boring. Some of you didn’t stop at boring; you called us the “anti-football team,” the “most boring team” at the entire World Cup, a Sunday league side that had stumbled onto the wrong stage. You wrote that our own fans should be embarrassed for celebrating a […]
Majority of ExCo members wanted Otto Addo sacked – Nana Oduro Sarfo
A member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council, Oduro Sarfo, has revealed that the majority of ExCo members were not in favour of Otto Addo continuing as head coach of the Black Stars. Addo was handed the Black Stars job for a second time in March 2024, signing a three-year contract with an […]
Kofi Adams denies government sponsorship for MPs at 2026 World Cup
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has dismissed claims that government officials and political figures were sponsored to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that no preferential treatment was given in the allocation of tickets. His remarks come after the government’s free World Cup ticket supp...
World Cup 2026: Ghana to face Colombia in Round of 32 after advancing as best third-placed team
Ghana have booked a Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after advancing as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match.
Chief Justice’s Black Stars visit was private, at his own expense – Judicial Service clarifies
The Judicial Service has clarified that Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent visit to the Black Stars camp in Canada was undertaken in his private capacity and entirely at his own expense, while he is currently on official vacation.
Queiroz: Ghana job is more than coaching—it’s a mission
Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pledged total commitment to Ghana, describing his new role as a national mission rather than a routine managerial appointment. In his first official message following confirmation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the experienced Portuguese trainer struck...
2026 WC: GFA announces ticket prices for Ghana’s Round of 32 clash with Colombia
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced ticket prices for the Black Stars’ highly anticipated Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Monday, June 30, the GFA revealed that fans can purchase tickets under two official supporter categories. The Prem...
Roger de Sa reveals challenges behind Ghana’s short-lived World Cup campaign
Former Ghana assistant coach Roger de Sa has revealed the difficulties he and Carlos Queiroz’s technical team faced while trying to rebuild the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South African coach joined Queiroz’s backroom staff in April as part of Ghana’s technical setup, with the team looking to revi...
Black Stars euphoria grips fans as Ghanaians rally behind team ahead of Panama clash
Hours before Ghana's encounter with Panama, streets across parts of the country were awash with the red, gold, and green as supporters proudly donned Black Stars jerseys in a show of loyalty to the national team.
226 WC: We are mentally prepared for England game – Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says Ghana’s players are mentally prepared for their crucial Group L clash against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions will face the Three Lions in their second group game on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT, as they seek to strengthen t...
2026 WC: We must win against Panama – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear that nothing short of victory will be acceptable when the Black Stars begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama. Speaking ahead of the Group L encounter, the experienced Portuguese manager described the fixture as a “must-win,” insisting that results remai...
Every cedi from the World Cup must develop Ghana football – Ekow Assafuah demands
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has urged football authorities to ensure that every cedi generated from Ghana’s participation in the FIFA World Cup is invested into developing the country’s football ecosystem.