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2026 WC: Black Stars players ready to give their best – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed strong confidence in his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the players are united, motivated and ready to represent the nation with pride on football’s biggest stage. The Portuguese tactician on Monday, June 1, named his 26-man squad for the tournament in N...
2026 WC: Everything will depend on ‘poster boy’ Antoine Semenyo – Asamoah Gyan
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes Antoine Semenyo could be the difference-maker for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Semenyo has enjoyed a remarkable season that has elevated his profile on the global stage. After impressing with AFC Bournem...
2026 WC: Two goalkeepers likely to be chopped from Black Stars’ final squad – Sports Minister
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the Black Stars are fully prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while indicating that two players are expected to be dropped from the current provisional squad, likely from the goalkeeping department. Head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man provisional list that i...
2026 WAFCON: Show Africa the true spirit of the Black Queens – Kofi Adams urges players ahead of opener
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has thrown his full support behind the Black Queens, urging the team to play with courage and confidence ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener against Cape Verde. The Minister paid a morale-boosting visit to the team’s training session in Morocc...
Black Stars need a long-term plan to succeed after World Cup exit – Kwadwo Baah Agyemang
Former Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang, has called on Ghana football authorities to adopt a long-term strategy for the Black Stars following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s campaign at the tournament ended after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Col...
Otto Addo sacked!
The Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria and Germany in March.
2026 World Cup: Ghana lose to Croatia to finish third in Group L
The result, coupled with England's 2-0 victory over Panama, saw the Three Lions finish top of the group with seven points, Croatia claim second on six, while Ghana ended the group stage on four points.
Augustine Arhinful urges Thomas Partey to improve ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has urged Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey to improve his performances ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his display in Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Wales. The experienced midfielder struggled to make a significant impact in Tuesday’s international friendly at the Car...
2026 WC: I am not feeling nervous about Black Stars’ chances – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed calm confidence over the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he is not under pressure despite heightened expectations. Ghana Black Stars will feature at the global tournament for the fifth time when the competition kicks off in t...
We are doing everything possible to win the World Cup – Kurt Okraku
Ghana is set for their fifth World Cup appearance since their debut in the 2006 edition which was staged in Germany.
Black Stars go again tonight
Ghana's Black Stars are 90 minutes away from transforming a promising FIFA World Cup campaign into a statement of intent, with victory over Croatia tonight at the Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) expected to complete a superb Group L campaign with aplomb.
Black Stars is my biggest challenge yet – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has described his new role as the most challenging yet in his career. Queiroz was speaking at his first media engagement as the Ghana Football Association outdoored him to the Ghanaian press on Thursday afternoon at the Alisa Hotel. “After eight national teams and important competitions, this...