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Sports Minister rallies support for Black Stars for World Cup opener
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign.
GFA confirms arrival of Carlos Queiroz for Black Stars unveiling
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected in the country in the coming days for his official unveiling. According to the GFA’s Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, arrangements are underway for the veteran tactician to formally present his...
We faced teams that had been building for years – Kofi Adams explains Ghana’s World Cup reality
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has attributed Ghana’s World Cup struggles to the advantage enjoyed by opponents who had spent years building stable teams and developing strong partnerships among players.
2026 WC: Ghana can surprise any opposition – Ex-GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has backed the Black Stars to defy recent struggles and make an impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time African champions, are intensifying preparations for the tournament to be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, re...
2026 WC: Godwin Attram backs Queiroz to steer Black Stars beyond group stage
Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, backing newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz to deliver on expectations. Ghana, four-time African champions, are set to make their fifth appearance at football’s biggest...
Black Stars coach to be announced by next week – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed that the Ghana Football Association is nearing the appointment of a new head coach for the Ghana national football team, with an official announcement expected within the next few days. Speaking on Channel One TV, Adams explained that the recruitment process is almost complete a...
Otto Addo unaware of sacking before final GFA meeting – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed that former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo was unaware his tenure had ended when he entered his final meeting with the Ghana Football Association. According to the Minister, the 50-year-old coach believed the meeting was focused on tactical reviews following Gha...
2026 WC: Black Stars capable of making knockout qualification – Ex-Kotoko coach
Former Dreams FC and Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito believes Ghana has what it takes to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team approaches the tournament with the right mentality. The Black Stars are set to make their fifth appearance at football’s biggest global competit...
Winfried Schafer denies involvement in Otto Addo’s sacking as Black Stars coach
Former Ghana Black Stars technical director Winfried Schäfer has dismissed suggestions that he played any role in the dismissal of Otto Addo, insisting the decision was entirely outside his responsibilities. Addo was relieved of his duties in March following consecutive friendly defeats to Austria and Germany, with Car...
2026 WC: Including Andre Ayew in Black Stars is not a bad idea – Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has suggested that veteran forward André Ayew could still play a role in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, describing his inclusion as a realistic and potentially valuable option. Ayew, formerly of West Ham United and Olympique Marseille, has been absent from the nationa...
Coventry City join race to sign Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City
Coventry City have emerged as a new contender in the race to sign Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, joining a growing list of clubs tracking the highly rated winger. The 22-year-old is widely expected to leave Leicester City following the club’s relegation to League One, a development that has intensified spec...
2026 WC: Ghana will fail due to Derrick Köhn’s omission – Uncle claims
The omission of Union Berlin left-back Derrick Köhn from Ghana’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has triggered sharp criticism from his family, with his uncle accusing decision-makers at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of unfair treatment and external influence. Eric Akwasi Agyei, Köhn’s uncle, quest...