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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England ‘easiest’ World Cup game
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England’s calibre at the World Cup is the “easiest type of game” to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32. The 73-year-old Portuguese is at his fifth World Cup – and his first with Ghana – having taken charge in April […]
Ghana’s World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with an early goal from Jhon Arias proving enough to separate the two sides.
Caleb Yirenkyi could move to Europe’s top five leagues this summer – FC Nordsjaelland chief
FC Nordsjaelland sporting director Alexander Riget believes Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is ready to take the next step in his career, revealing the midfielder could complete a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues during the summer transfer window. Yirenkyi has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough campaign wit...
Black Stars: Roger De Sa praises Carlos Queiroz’s collaborative working style
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has spoken highly of head coach Carlos Queiroz, highlighting the Portuguese tactician’s open and collaborative approach since taking charge of the team on a short-term basis. Queiroz, appointed in March following the departure of Otto Addo, has previously worked with De Sa across...
Michael Essien backs Mohammed Kudus as Ghana’s key player ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Michael Essien has urged Ghanaians to throw their full support behind Mohammed Kudus as the Black Stars prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kudus, currently with Tottenham Hotspur, played a central role in Ghana’s qualification campaign before an injury in January temporarily halted his momentum. With the tourn...
2026 WC: John Paintsil relieved from Black Stars role as GFA reshapes technical team
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reportedly dismissed Black Stars high-performance coach John Paintsil as part of a wide-ranging restructuring of the national team’s technical setup ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paintsil, who joined the senior national team’s backroom staff following the reappointment of Ot...
“Wearing the Black Stars jersey will be a dream come true” – Beres Owusu
Austrian Bundesliga defender Beres Owusu says representing Ghana would mean more than football, describing it as a symbol of pride, culture and identity.
2026 WC: We will do our best to raise the flag of Ghana high – Roger De Sa
Incoming Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has pledged that Ghana’s technical team will give their utmost to ensure the country is well represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South African tactician is set to join head coach Carlos Queiroz on the technical bench following Otto Addo’s departure in March after...
Andre Ayew must go to the World Cup if he is fit – NSA boss
The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has expressed support for a potential return of Andre Ayew to Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the veteran forward still has a role to play if he remains fit. Ayew, 36, has not featured for the Black Stars since the […]
GFA to decide Queiroz’s future after reviewing World Cup report
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to decide the future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz after reviewing his technical reports from the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a short-term contract weeks before the tournament in North America, replacing Otto Addo as head...
Black Stars faces tactical vacuum after Otto Addo dismissal 72 days before World Cup
The Ghana Football Association’s decision to terminate Otto Addo 72 days before the 2026 World Cup is a seismic shift in the African football landscape. By choosing a “new technical direction” so close to the tournament, the GFA has prioritized immediate tactical repair over long-term stability. The dismissal follows a...
Stephen Amoah warns Black Stars against complacency ahead of England clash
The Nhyiaeso MP, Stephen Amoah, has urged the Black Stars to remain focused and avoid complacency following their hard-fought victory over Panama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup campaign.