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Ghana assistant coach Roger De Sa opens up about Black Stars challenges at World Cup 2026
De Sa was part of Carlos Queiroz's technical team for the global tournament after being appointed a few weeks away from the tournament following the dismissal of Otto Addo.
Antoine Semenyo scores as Man City beat Chelsea to win FA Cup title
Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of individual genius to settle a bitterly disappointing FA Cup final as Manchester City beat Chelsea at Wembley. The showpiece had largely been a dismal non-event until Semenyo broke the deadlock brilliantly with 18 minutes left. Erling Haaland, had worked tirelessly with little servic...
Carlos Queiroz begins Ghana reign with ‘mission, not just a job’ promise ahead of 2026 World Cup
New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as a “mission” rather than a routine managerial role, expressing deep gratitude, humility and determination as he begins his tenure in charge of Ghana’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced Portuguese tactician has been h...
2026 WC: Ghana will challenge Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey visa – Kofi Adams
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says government has launched diplomatic efforts through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions to contest Canada’s decision to deny entry to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey, 32, had been expected t...
2026 WC: Black Stars had no chemistry – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has admitted that the Black Stars lacked cohesion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attributing the challenge to the limited time the squad had together before the tournament. Ghana made its fifth appearance at the global showpiece in North America and reached the knockout st...
2026 WC: We are adapting to Carlos Queiroz’s training style – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has acknowledged that the national team is still adjusting to the demanding training methods introduced by head coach Carlos Queiroz following his appointment as replacement for Otto Addo. A provisional 28-man squad is currently based in Cardiff, where preparations for the 2026 FIFA W...
It was a deceptive scoreline against Austria – Ghana coach Otto Addo
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has insisted that Ghana’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria last Friday did not truly reflect the team’s overall performance. The loss in Vienna marked Ghana’s biggest setback since 2007, but Addo believes the margin of defeat was overly harsh on his side. “The scoreline was a bit deceptive,...
2026 WC: Kwesi Nyantakyi calls for support for Black Stars
Former Kwesi Nyantakyi has urged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will make its fifth appearance at the global showpiece this summer after being drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. Despite concerns over the senior national team’s recen...
We improved against Germany despite defeat – Black Stars coach Otto Addo
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has pointed to signs of improvement from his team despite a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany in their latest international friendly. The result brought the Black Stars’ March international break to a close, offering a more assured and competitive performance than their previous outing. Ghana had...
Jordan Ayew calls for patience with Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s World Cup exit
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed for calm and patience around head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed out of the tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Saturday, ending their campaign at the first knockout stage. Despi...
It’s a pleasure to play with Thomas Partey – Kofi Kyereh
Black Stars midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has praised teammate Thomas Partey, describing the Ghana international as an exceptional talent. Kyereh, who previously shared the national team setup with Partey during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, said both tournaments ended in group-st...
2026 WC: We knew it was going to be tough against Ghana – Jordan Pickford
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has acknowledged that the Three Lions went into their clash with Ghana anticipating a difficult encounter, after both sides settled for a goalless draw in their Group L meeting on Tuesday night at the Boston Stadium. Ghana produced a disciplined and organised defensive performance to...