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Partey, Inaki join Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly
Midfielder Thomas Partey and forward Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars camp in Cardiff as Ghana intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and their upcoming international friendly against Wales. The arrival of the duo increases the number of players in camp to 24, with both players reporting on Saturd...
Ghana to announce World Cup squad on June 1 – Kurt Okraku
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has revealed that Ghana’s World Cup squad will be announced on June 1 following the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly on Saturday.
Kumasi soccer fans upbeat about Ghana’s progress at the World Cup after Black Stars draw with England
Football enthusiasts in Kumasi say the Black Stars’ draw against England has restored confidence in the squad, with many insisting Ghana is now ready for any challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in their second Group L match of the ongoing tournament at Boston Stadium […...
FIFA to release $2.5m to support Black Stars’ World Cup preparations – Kofi Adams
Ghana is set to receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the country's qualification for the global tournament, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed.
Ghana football must be rebuilt from grassroots – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged football authorities to prioritise grassroots development if Ghana is to regain its status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses. His comments come in the wake of the Black Stars’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a narrow 1-0...
World Cup 2026: Solomon Agbesi included on Black Stars squad as 27th player
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi will join Ghana’s World Cup squad as an emergency goalkeeping option. Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that Agbasi, who has been training with the team since 25th May, will be part of Ghana’s team after announcing the official squad on Monday night. ‘‘The goalkeep...
Otto Addo to earn $500,000 as compensation after Black Stars exit
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to pay Otto Addo after parting ways with the former Black Stars head coach. Addo, who returned to lead the national team in March 2024 on a three-year contract with a two-year extension option, replaced Chris Hughton following Ghana’s group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup o...
FIFA Ranking: Black Stars move eight places up after World Cup win over Panama
Ghana, who previously occupied the 73rd position, have moved eight places up in the latest ranking after winning their opening game at the Word Cup.
2026 WC: Ghana played well – England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised Ghana’s tactical organisation and resilience after the two sides played out a goalless draw in their Group L encounter at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night. The Black Stars produced a compact and disciplined defensive display to frustrate England, who dominated possession bu...
Benjamin Asare replaces Dreams FC goalkeeper Gidios Aseako ahead of Mexico friendly
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been called up to replace Gidios Aseako for the friendly against Mexico later this month. The Ghana international, who has 11 caps, will now travel with the team for the international friendly scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. Benjamin Asare made his Ghana debut again...
2026 World Cup: Teams to submit 26 players as final squad for tournament
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that all participating nations at the 2026 World Cup will submit final squads of 26 players. The tournament, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, is scheduled for this summer, with May 31 set as the deadline for squad submissions. The expande...
Former West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic joins race for Black Stars coaching job?
Former West Ham United boss Slaven Bilić has moved to the front of the race to take over as head coach of the Ghana national team, as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) steps up efforts to appoint a successor ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The search for a new manager follows the departure of […]