Black Stars
Stories in this category
2026 WC: Ghana could face Portugal or Colombia in knockout phase
Ghana could be heading for a high-stakes knockout clash against either Portugal or Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, depending on how Group L concludes. The Black Stars have made a composed start to their campaign, edging Panama 1–0 in their opening fixture before producing a disciplined defensive performance to hol...
2026 WC: Black Stars must approach Panama clash with caution – Ahmed Barusso
Former Black Stars midfielder Ahmed Barusso has cautioned Ghana against underestimating Panama, insisting the team’s opening fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be crucial in shaping their group-stage fortunes. Ghana begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field in Toronto, a match Barusso believes mu...
2026 WC: Francis Abu confident of making Black Stars squad despite serious leg injury
Black Stars midfielder Francis Abu remains confident he will be ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a serious leg injury suffered last November. The 24-year-old Right to Dream Academy graduate fractured both bones in his leg during Ghana’s 2–0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Cup. Initial reports suggested the injury...
2026 WC: Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper set to arrive in Ghana this weekend
Newly appointed Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper is expected in Ghana this weekend as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Citi Sports has reported. Gasper joins the national team’s technical setup following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach, taking up the role of first goalkee...
2026 WC: ‘Experienced’ Andre Ayew must make Black Stars squad – NSA boss
Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has made a strong case for the inclusion of André Ayew in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ayew, 36, currently a free agent after parting ways with NAC Breda following their relegation, has not featured for the Black Stars since the 2...
World Cup 2026: Black Stars players to receive $100,000 as appearance fee – Sports Minister
Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for representing Ghana at the FIFA World Cup W026. Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, confirmed this in an interview with TV3. “The appearance fee for the Black Stars players has been pegged at $100,000 per player.Some said that because the cedi had...
World Cup 2026: Black Stars can achieve something special after win over Panama – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed optimism that his side can achieve something significant at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after opening their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto. The four-time African champions were second best for long spells at BMO Field but still managed to claim a...
Photos: 24 players train at Dragon Park as Black Stars step up World Cup preparations
The senior national team, the Black Stars, have moved their training operations into high gear, with 24 players taking part in a rigorous training session at Dragon Park on Saturday, May 30.
2026 WC: Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz’s tactical vision is clear, but does he have the squad to meet it?
Ghana’s FIFA World Cup squad looks built for a very Carlos Queiroz tournament — less improvisation, more compression; less romance, more survival. That’s not to say there isn’t talent here — Iñaki Williams, Ernest Nuamah, of course, Antoine Semenyo — but the defining feature of this Black Star...
72 Days to Mundial: Ghana’s risky gamble after sacking Otto Addo
The decision to sack Otto Addo just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup has left many Ghanaians shocked and divided. This is not just a coaching change; it is a moment that could either save or destroy Ghana’s chances at the World Cup. It is a bold move but also a very dangerous one.
2026 WC: Sports Minister charges Carlos Queiroz to unlock Black Stars’ top talents
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has raised concerns over the inconsistent performances of some of Ghana’s top stars, urging head coach Carlos Queiroz to address the issue as a matter of urgency ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. His remarks come amid growing debate over the Black Stars’ inabili...
Drop in Ghana Premier League standard affecting player call-ups to Black Stars – Kwadwo Asamoah
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has attributed the reduced presence of home-based players in recent Black Stars squads to what he describes as a drop in the quality of the Ghana Premier League. With discussions ongoing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup about whether locally based players should be included in...