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‘World Cup is not a small thing’ – Adu Kwabena targets Black Stars squad place
Black Stars forward Prince Adu Kwabena says a place at the FIFA World Cup would be one of the biggest achievements of his career as he pushes for inclusion in Ghana’s final squad.
Didi Dramani wants Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi named in Black Stars’ squad for 2026 World Cup
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider calling up Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi for the 2026 World Cup squad. Both players, reportedly open to switching their international allegiance, have sparked discussions among fans and analysts abou...
2026 WC: England is beatable – Ex-GFA veep tells Black Stars
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, believes Ghana are capable of pulling off a surprise result against England in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. His comments follow the Black Stars’ impressive start to their campaign, a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Pana...
2026 World Cup: Baba Rahman, Mumin and Nuamah return as Black Stars name provisional squad
The team opened camp on Monday, May 25, 2026, and trained at the Dragon Park in Cardiff ahead of the friendly against Wales on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
It was an easy decision to join Ghana’s technical team – Roger De Sa
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has dismissed any doubts about his decision to join Ghana’s technical team, insisting the project is driven by national pride and a strong ambition to compete at the highest level. The South African tactician joined the backroom staff following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz a...
Kenpong in Germany for Black Stars friendly
rominent Ghanaian businessman and football administrator, Kennedy Agyapong—popularly known as Kenpong—has arrived in Germany ahead of the Black Stars’ Monday evening international friendly against Germany.
We aim to play at 2026 World Cup Final – GFA
The Ghana Football Association has set an ambitious target for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to reach the final of the global tournament. Four-time African champions Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the Mundial, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. D...
Asamoah Gyan predicts Black Stars as dark horse at 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has tipped the Black Stars to be the surprise package at this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, making its fifth World Cup appearance, will face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L. Their standout campaign remains 2010 in South Africa, where the team reached the quarterfinals fo...
Roger De Sa agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach
Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa will join Carlos Queiroz as his assistant coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the South African website Kickoff, Roger De Sa, who previously assisted Queiroz at previous jobs, has concluded negotiations with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after agreeing on...
2026 WC: Sports Minister hints at contract extension for Carlos Queiroz after World Cup
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has suggested that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz could be handed a contract extension after Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician was appointed in April after Otto Addo was dismissed in March following defeats to Austria and G...
Why Caleb Yirenkyi was deployed as a right-back against Austria – Otto Addo
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has explained his decision to deploy Caleb Yirenkyi at right-back, insisting the move was driven by necessity rather than preference. The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder was fielded in a defensive role during Ghana’s 5-1 defeat to Austria in an international friendly at the Ernst Happel Sta...
2026 WC: We are happy to have him – Partey praises ‘special’ Caleb Yirenkyi
Black Stars vice-captain Thomas Partey has praised youngster Caleb Yirenkyi following his decisive impact in Ghana’s opening World Cup Group L victory over Panama. The 18-year-old FC Nordsjaelland midfielder stepped into the starting role in place of Partey, who missed the match at BMO Field in Toronto, and marked the...