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Kurt Okraku: Black Stars will crush group opponents at 2026 World Cup
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has delivered a confident message ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are ready to dominate and crush their group opponents. Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have...
Family of young lawyer who reportedly died of cardiac arrest over Black Stars win appeals for privacy
The family of 26-year-old lawyer who tragically died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, has urged the public to disregard circulating social media claims and speculation regarding the circumstances...
2026 WC: I am confident Ghana will qualify for knockout phase – Fatawu Issahaku
Black Stars forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has expressed confidence that Ghana can progress beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia at the tournament. Despite their pedigree as four-time African champions, Ghana have struggled histor...
2026 WC: ‘Talented’ Black Stars squad can shock any country – Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars have the quality and unity to surprise several top nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old, who enjoyed a standout season with Manchester City, has been named in Ghana’s final squad for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. G...
2026 WC: Queiroz makes four changes as Ghana name strong XI for Colombia clash
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has made four changes to his starting line-up for the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium on Friday night. Lawrence Ati-Zigi returns in goal after recovering from the injury he sustained during Ghana’s opening Group L match against Pa...
Black Stars: GFA ExCo member says new coach to be named within three weeks
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to name a new head coach for the Black Stars within the next three weeks, according to Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong. The position became vacant following the dismissal of Otto Addo after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in their final friendly of the March...
2026 WC: Antoine Semenyo named Man of the Match as Ghana edge Panama in opener
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match following an influential display in Ghana’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions kicked off their Group L campaign at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday and secured all three po...
Carlos Queiroz future should be decided after AFCON qualifiers – Gold Stars CEO
Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akwasi Adu, believes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should wait until after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers before deciding on the future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz. The experienced Portuguese tactician was appointed on a short-term...
De Zerbi provides positive update on Kudus injury recovery
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has provided a positive update on Mohammed Kudus, confirming that the Ghana international is close to making his return after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Kudus has been out of action since suffering a quadriceps injury during Tottenham’s 1-1 Premier League draw agains...
Failure to beat Panama in World Cup group stage will be disappointing – Black Stars told
Ghanaian football fans in Kumasi say anything less than victory against Panama in the World Cup group stage will be a major disappointment for the Black Stars as the team prepares for a crucial encounter. Expectations are high ahead of the Black Stars’ opening Group L clash, with many supporters insisting that failure...
Kumasi sales and hopes rise as Black Stars target England for qualification
It was an exciting opener for Ghanaians and the Black Stars after the national team triumphed over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But has the excitement translated into economic benefits for businesses dealing in the sale of national team paraphernalia? The team hit the streets of Kumasi to find out from traders de...
‘We want to make a statement’ – Semenyo on Austria friendly
Ghana will face Austria in the first of two friendly games in the March international break, with the games forming part of their preparations for the global tournament.