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2026 WC: Jordan Ayew eyes ‘fun’ clash with England
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed excitement ahead of Ghana’s Group L showdown with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is eager to enjoy the occasion on football’s biggest stage. The two nations are set to meet on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in their second group match, a fixture already […]
Joachim Löw denies holding talks with Ghana FA to replace Otto Addo
Former Germany head coach Joachim Löw has dismissed reports linking him to the vacant Ghana national team job, insisting he has not held any discussions with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over a possible appointment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The GFA is currently in search of a new head coach following th...
Ghana coach Queiroz enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week.
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz confirms near-full squad as Ghana prepare for Colombia clash
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that 25 of his 26-man squad are available for selection ahead of Saturday’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against Colombia in Kansas City. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Queiroz said only one player will miss the decisive encounter due to injury. “Wit...
GFA unlikely to extend Carlos Queiroz’s contract despite calls for continuity
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly unlikely to extend the contract of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite growing calls for the veteran Portuguese coach to remain in charge of the national team. Queiroz was appointed in April on a four-month contract, replacing Otto Addo, with his primary tas...
Black Stars arrive in USA to step up 2026 World Cup preparations
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived safely in the United States as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The senior national team departed Cardiff on Wednesday, June 3, after several weeks of training aimed at sharpening the squad for the global tournament. The delegation, comprising players, techn...
Ghana versus Wales: Winners and losers from Black Stars friendly
Ghana ended a run of five consecutive losses when they held Wales to a 1-1 draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. While Ghana did not win, the manner of their second-half performance suggests that new coach Carlos Queiroz may be able to get a tune out of this uber-talented group. The Black Stars played with […]
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Ghana squad unity ahead of opener against Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised the adaptability and collective spirit of his squad as the Black Stars prepare to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday night. The five-time African champions, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, begin their Group L journey at...
2026 WC: Ghana taste first defeat against Croatia to finish 3rd in Group L
Ghana suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nikola Vlašić’s late header denying the Black Stars a top-two finish. Despite the setback in Philadelphia, Ghana still secured qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-plac...
GFA sets round-of-16 target for Black Stars at 2026 World Cup
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has revealed that Ghana’s baseline objective at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is to progress beyond the group stage. The Black Stars, who are aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, have been drawn in Group L al...
2026 WC: Ghana secures 1,000 tickets for fans – Sports Minister confirms
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, says the government has pre-purchased 1,000 tickets for supporters of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as expensive but essential. Speaking to Citi News, he explained that early planning was crucial to avoid the rising costs typi...
Big blow for Black Stars as Djiku likely to miss 2026 World Cup
Ghana have been handed a major setback ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with defender Alexander Djiku expected to miss out on the final squad due to an ongoing injury concern. Djiku, who was named in coach Carlos Queiroz’s 28-man provisional squad, arrived in camp in Cardiff already carrying a knock picked up after […...