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2026 World Cup: Black Stars ‘in deep trouble’ without Kudus – Daniel Opare
Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare believes the team will be “in deep trouble” without Mohammed Kudus at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 WC: Dual-national players must be considered for Black Stars squad – Albert Adomah
Former Ghana international Albert Adomah has thrown his support behind the inclusion of dual-national players in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that talent and commitment should take priority over selection debates. Since Ghana secured qualification for the tournament, discussions have...

Mahama didn’t need to be consulted before Otto Addo was sacked – Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has stated that he did not require approval from President John Mahama before the decision was taken to dismiss Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. Addo, 50, was relieved of his duties in March following Ghana’s consecutive defeats in pre-World Cup friendlies against Austria a...

Croatia vs Ghana: Carlos Queiroz vows Black Stars will come out stronger
Carlos Queiroz says Ghana are on full alert for a wounded Croatia and called their 4-2 loss to England too heavy, telling his players they must be more strong and better to win Saturday’s Group L finale and reach the Round of 32.

Mohammed Kudus’ season is over – Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that forward Mohammed Kudus will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious injury setback. The 25-year-old had only recently returned to first-team training following a three-month spell on the sidelines, but has now been struck by a relapse of a...

2026 WC: Kwasi Sibo targets Group L top spot as Black Stars eye win over Croatia
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has set his sights on finishing top of Group L at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Ghana prepare for a crucial final group match against Croatia. Ghana strengthened their qualification hopes with a disciplined goalless draw against England at Boston Stadium on Tuesday, a result that...

Laryea Kingston calls on Carlos Queiroz to tweak tactics against Croatia
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has called for slight tactical adjustments from the Black Stars as they continue their campaign at the FIFA World Cup. Kingston’s remarks follow Ghana’s disciplined defensive performance in their goalless draw against England, a result that further strengthened the team’s hope...

Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026
Thomas-Asante will don the jersey number which was worn in the past by Stephen Appiah (2006 and 2010) and Andre Ayew (2014 and 2022) as far as the global tournament is concerned.

Kofi Adams targets World Cup knockout qualification for Black Stars
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the Black Stars are determined to progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and compete strongly against some of the world’s top football nations. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia for the tournament, which will be...

World Cup 2026: I just want Ghana to qualify from the group stage – Gyan
Ghana’s all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup, Asamoah Gyan, has labelled England as favourites in Group L but remains confident the Black Stars can progress to the next stage of the tournament.

Ntim Fordjour says Black Stars’ Panama victory shows power of national unity over politics
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has said Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup demonstrates that national unity, rather than political division, is the key to achieving success.

Ibrahim Tanko open to Black Stars job if GFA considers him right candidate
Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed his readiness to lead the Black Stars if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) considers him suitable for the vacant position. The national team is without a substantive head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz after disagreements with the GFA and the M...