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Government will not use state funds to fly fans to 2026 World Cup – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not use state funds to fly fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, are set to make their fifth appearance at the tournament this summer, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at the Ghana World C...
Ghana contacted me over Black Stars job – Pitso Mosimane
Former South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has disclosed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) enquired about his interest in the vacant Black Stars managerial role. In an interview with South African journalist Robert Marawa, Mosimane said; “a call from a Ghana official, for me, is not a really serious talk.” Mosima...
Kurt Okraku – A man of two versions
There are two versions of Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
You will be foolish to defend GFA’s decision to use Black Stars coach’s residence as a technical directorate office – George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has strongly criticised the governing body over its decision to convert the official residence of the Black Stars head coach into a technical directorate office. The controversy follows revelations by a Senior Communications Officer of the GFA, Sheik...
Pitso Mosimane explains hesitation over short-term Black Stars proposal
Three-time CAF Champions League winner Pitso Mosimane has confirmed talks with the Ghana Football Association for the role as Black Stars coach but was reluctant about the short-term deal.
GFA explains delay in Ghana’s World Cup squad announcement
Head of Public Relations and Strategy for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has called for patience on the release of Black Stars’ squad for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks come amid growing concerns within the football community and among supporters with 21 days to the Mundial across the U...
The case for Prince-Osei Owusu: Why the CF Montréal captain deserves a place in Ghana’s World Cup squad
That is where Prince-Osei Owusu enters the conversation. The 29-year-old striker may not dominate headlines in Ghana, but his performances for CF Montréal have quietly built a compelling argument, one rooted in form, leadership and a tactical profile the Black Stars may desperately need.
2026 WC: GFA to unveil Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach on Thursday
Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will be officially unveiled on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as Ghana begins a new chapter ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The experienced Portuguese tactician takes over following the dismissal of Otto Addo last month, after Ghana suffered consecutive defeats to...
2026 World Cup: Bagbin rallies nation behind Black Stars ahead of Panama clash
Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged the Black Stars to display pride, unity and determination as they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, June 17, the Speaker conveyed Parliament’s unwavering support for the national team,...
2026 WC: Thomas Partey will be the difference-maker against England – Akwatia MP
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, believes Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey could play a decisive role when the team face England in a crucial Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey missed Ghana’s opening match against Panama, where the Black Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 vic...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz to be unveiled as new Black Stars Coach today
New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will be officially presented to the public today as he begins his tenure in charge of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The experienced Portuguese tactician replaces Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties last month following a run [...
Ghana could not rely ‘only on God’ at World Cup with Otto Addo – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Ghana could not have gone into the tournament relying “only on God” amid a poor run of results in international friendlies. Otto Addo was dismissed despite guiding the Black Stars to...