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Black Stars are in good shape without injured players – Otto Addo ahead of Austria, Germany friendlies
Ghana coach Otto Addo remains confident in the strength of his squad despite several key absences ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendlies against Austria and Germany. Injuries have ruled out Mohammed Salisu, Mohammed Kudus, and Francis Abu, while Inaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante have also withdrawn from t...
Competent team led Carlos Queiroz’s appointment – Henry Asante Twum
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, says a highly qualified team oversaw the process that led to the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars. Queiroz, 72, has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, replacing Otto...
2026 WC: What to know about Ghana’s group opponent, Croatia
Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at perennial dark horses Croatia. What can I expect from Croatia? Croatia’s plethora of Peter Pan players still have the talent and desire to cause some mischief this summer. Successive World Cup runners-up and third-place finishes mean Cro...
2026 WC: We are grow as a team – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that his team will continue to develop as the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses, following their opening victory over Panama. Ghana began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win in a tightly contested Group L fixture, where both sides appeared destined for a draw unti...
2026 WC: We are growing as a team – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that his team will continue to develop as the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses, following their opening victory over Panama. Ghana began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win in a tightly contested Group L fixture, where both sides appeared destined for a draw unti...
2026 WC: Mohammed Kudus included in Black Stars’ provisional list despite nursing injury
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has included Mohammed Kudus in the provisional squad submitted to FIFA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ongoing concerns over the midfielder’s fitness. The 73-year-old coach has forwarded the mandatory provisional squad to world football’s governing body, with the Ghana Football Asso...
We don’t take your sacrifice for granted – Gideon Mensah salutes Ghanaian fans
Following Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, left back Gideon Mensah says the team’s focus has already shifted to redemption in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
‘Look at me nicely’ – Carlos Queiroz dismisses suggestion of external influence in Black Stars call-ups
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has firmly dismissed suggestions that external forces influence his selection decisions for the Black Stars
George Afriyie questions Carlos Queiroz’s long-term future as Black Stars coach
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has questioned the long-term future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting Ghana needs a younger, ambitious coach with the hunger to achieve success rather than one nearing the end of his managerial career. Following the dismissal of Ott...
2026 WC: Black Stars’ knockout qualification chances hinges on Panama game – Sannie Daara
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called on the Black Stars to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a victory over Panama. The four-time African champions begin their Group L journey on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto, where they face the Cent...
Who could make a late case for Ghana’s World Cup squad? Seven names worth watching
With just over a month until the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, the countdown is starting to feel real. Several nations have already opened pre-tournament camps, while others have begun naming provisional squads. In the coming weeks, focus will shift firmly to final selections as coaches make difficult decision...
‘We should go in for the best’ – Ernest Thompson on next Black Stars coach
Football administrator Ernest Thompson has called on the Ghana Football Association to appoint a strong foreign coach for the Ghana national football team after the dismissal of Otto Addo ahead of the FIFA World Cup.