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Thomas Partey to leave Villarreal at the end of the season
Thomas Partey is expected to leave Villarreal CF at the end of the season after the club reportedly decided against activating the extension clause in his contract. Partey joined the Spanish side last summer after his contract with Arsenal F.C. expired, signing a one-year deal with an option for an additional season. T...

Asamoah Gyan fears for Black Stars as Kudus’ injury rocks World Cup plans
Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, is worried about the tactical prowess of the Black Stars following the withdrawal of midfield talisman Mohammed Kudus due to injury.

Sammy Kuffour calls for urgent action on dual-nationality players
Former Black Stars defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has called for a more aggressive and organised approach to securing the commitment of Ghanaian-heritage players born or raised abroad, as debate intensifies over dual-nationality footballers. Speaking amid growing scrutiny of Ghana’s player recruitment strategy ahead of t...

Antoine Semenyo hails Erling Haaland’s influence after high-flying start at Manchester City
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has spoken highly of teammate Erling Haaland, crediting the Norwegian striker for helping him improve key aspects of his game. The Ghana international, who arrived from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window, has made a strong impact at the Etihad Stadium, quickly ada...

2026 WC: Antoine Semenyo expects tough test against group opponents
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has acknowledged the scale of the challenge awaiting the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their group as one of the most demanding in the tournament. The four-time African champions have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia for the global showpiece,...

Mohammed Kudus was a crucial player in my plans – Tottenham boss De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has conceded that the absence of Mohammed Kudus is a major setback to his plans as the club battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The Ghana international is now expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fresh injury setback. Kudus, who ha...

2026 WC: Mohammed Kudus’ potential absence a big blow to Black Stars – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has voiced concern over the potential absence of Mohammed Kudus from Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that it could significantly affect the team’s attacking strength. The 25-year-old midfielder is currently recovering from an injury that may rule him out of the...

Mahama charges Black Stars to fly Ghana’s flag high in Panama encounter
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Black Stars to play with determination and pride as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto, assuring the national team of the full support of the government and the people of Ghana.

Caleb Yirenkyi nominated for Danish Superliga Player of the Season
Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has received a major career boost after earning a nomination for the 2025/26 Danish Superliga Player of the Season award following an outstanding campaign with FC Nordsjælland. The highly-rated youngster was named among eight players shortlisted for the prestigious individual honour by t...

2026 WC: I have trust in players selected for the tourney – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed strong confidence in the squad selected to represent the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old unveiled his final 26-man squad for the global showpiece, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, insisting that the selection followed...

England players to make own call on Partey handshake ahead of Ghana showdown
England players will be free to decide whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Group D encounter in Boston, according to reports in the United Kingdom.

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer sacked as GFA shakes up backroom staff
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted company with Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer as the football governing body continues to shake the backroom staff of the senior national team, Joy Sports can report.