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2026 WC: I am mentally ready to help contribute – Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says he is mentally prepared and eager to play a key role in Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo, who played an instrumental role in Ghana’s qualification for the global showpiece, is expected to be one of the team’s key figures when the tournament kicks off across [...
2026 WC: Black Stars are determined to do well – Stephen Appiah
Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, has expressed confidence that Ghana’s national team is eager to make a strong impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the players are highly motivated ahead of the tournament. Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appea...
2026 WC: Mohammed Kudus’ potential absence a big blow to Black Stars – Stephen Appiah
Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, has acknowledged that a possible absence of Mohammed Kudus would deal a significant setback to Ghana’s World Cup ambitions. The 26-year-old attacker is currently recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in January, with his return timeline disru...
Engineers & Planners pays $2m into Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup fundraising drive
Engineers and Planners, one of Ghana’s leading construction and mining companies, has made an initial contribution of US$2 million as part of its US$5 million pledge.
Otto Addo admits concern over Antoine Semenyo’s inconsistency for Ghana
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has opened up about his concerns regarding Antoine Semenyo’s performances for the national team, admitting that the forward’s inconsistency has at times kept him awake at night. While Semenyo has impressed at club level, his output for Ghana has yet to match those standards, a situation...
2026 WC: GFA reveals intensified scouting operation behind Black Stars’ 28-man provisional squad selection
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has disclosed the extensive scouting and analytical process undertaken by the Black Stars technical team in selecting the provisional 28-man squad for the pre-World Cup international friendly against Wales in Cardiff. Head coach Carlos...
Sports Minister urges Black Stars to adopt winning mentality ahead of friendlies
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the technical team of the Black Stars to approach their upcoming international friendlies with a winning mentality rather than treating them as mere experimental fixtures. The senior national team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a series of...
2026 WC: We won the game with our brains – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz after late win over Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has lauded his side’s resilience and tactical discipline after the Black Stars snatched a late 1-0 win over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions endured a difficult evening at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, struggling to assert con...
2026 WC: Consider appointing Winfried Schäfer as interim Black Stars coach – GFA told
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint technical director Winfried Schäfer as interim head coach of the national team as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The GFA is currently searching for a substantive head coach fol...
2026 WC: We have been practicing that at the training ground – Yirenkyi opens up on winner against Panama
Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has attributed his decisive strike against Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to detailed preparation on the training ground, after firing the Black Stars to a 1-0 victory in their Group L opener in Toronto. The FC Nordsjaelland youngster emerged as Ghana’s match-winner at BMO Field, stri...
Sports Fund Administrator rallies national support for Black Stars ahead of Panama clash
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to secure victory against Panama and has called on Ghanaians at home and abroad to unite in support of the national team. Ahead of the crucial fixture, Dr Wuaku urged citizens to rally behind the...
‘Ghana is behind you’ – Vice President rallies Black Stars ahead of World Cup opener
Vice President Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed confidence in the Black Stars as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto, assuring the team of the unwavering support of Ghanaians across the world.