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2026 WC: Fatawu Issahaku eyes impact role in Black Stars squad
Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has welcomed his inclusion in the Black Stars’ final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is motivated to play a decisive role as the team targets a strong tournament run. The 22-year-old winger, who featured at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar—making an appearance against Portuga...
2026 WC: I’m not confident in Black Stars — Ex-Sports Minister
Former Ghana Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has cast uncertainty over the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is unconvinced by the current squad’s readiness for the tournament. Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at football’s global showpiece, have been drawn in Group L alongside...
2026 WC: We can beat any top team – Ghana Forward Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed a strong belief that the Black Stars are capable of matching and defeating any opposition at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with FIFA, the Manchester City striker said his focus is on competing at the highest level and proving Ghana’s quality on the global...
2026 WC: We have quality to compete – Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana have the quality to compete strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team prepares for the global tournament in North America. Ghana secured qualification for the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup despite the disappointment of missing out on the upcoming Africa Cup...
Tariq Lamptey targets return to top form after joining QPR
Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has set his sights on rediscovering his best form after completing a move to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old defender joined QPR after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that disrupted his spell at Italian S...
2026 WC: We are here to make history, says Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on his players to embrace the weight of national expectation, urging them to commit fully to the task of “making history” as Ghana prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a motivational talk to the squad, the experienced manager reflected on Ghana’s previous World Cup a...
Mahama backs Black Stars to win AFCON, World Cup with squad stability
President John Dramani Mahama has called for continuity in the Black Stars, expressing confidence that the national team can develop into a title-winning side if its current squad and technical team are retained.
2026 WC: I am confident Ghana can shock England – Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can get a result against England as their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign gathers pace. His comments come after Ghana opened their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama at the BMO Field on Wednesday night,...
Carlos Queiroz remains Black Stars head coach – Roger De Sa
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has suggested that Carlos Queiroz remains the head coach of Ghana’s senior national team despite speculation surrounding the Portuguese trainer’s future following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz appeared to hint at his departure after Ghana’s World Cu...
2026 WC: Daniel Gaspar joins Black Stars backroom staff as goalkeepers’ coach
Hartford Athletic have confirmed that Daniel Gaspar has joined the Ghana national team’s technical setup as goalkeepers’ coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gaspar links up with newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz, renewing a professional partnership that stretches back more than three decades. The pair have...
Carlos Queiroz makes World Cup history as Ghana edge Panama in opener
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the oldest coach ever to win a match at the tournament. The experienced Portuguese manager reached the milestone on Wednesday as he guided the Black Stars to a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L fixture....
Roger De Sa praises 2026 World Cup organisation despite travel challenges
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has described the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a memorable and well-organised tournament, although he admitted that the extensive travel across North America placed significant demands on players. The South African coach joined Ghana’s technical team ahead of the global showpiece and p...