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We want three points from every game – Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku
Jerome Opoku says the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Panama was the perfect start to Ghana’s FIFA World Cup campaign but insists the team will approach every match looking for three points.
Jordan Ayew urges focus as Black Stars aim to achieve big things at 2026 World Cup
Black Stars skipper Jordan Ayew says they will approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition of competing strongly and making the country proud. The tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will mark Ghana’s return to football’s biggest stage as the Black Stars seek to improve on t...
2026 WC: Build Black Stars midfield around Thomas Partey – Attram urges Queiroz
Former Ghana midfielder Godwin Attram has appealed to Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to maximise Thomas Partey’s strengths by building Ghana’s midfield around the experienced playmaker ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will kick off its Group L campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17, with the Black Sta...
2026 WC: How I earned Black Stars assistant coach role with a late-night call – Roger De Sa
Newly appointed Black Stars assistant coach Roger de Sa has revealed the moment he received the call that led to his latest role with Ghana’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. De Sa, who was confirmed in April as part of Ghana’s technical team, will serve as deputy to […]
Afriyie backs Queiroz appointment but questions short-term contract
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has backed the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as coach of the Black Stars but criticised the decision to hand the experienced tactician a short-term contract. Afriyie said Ghana needed stability and long-term planning rather than what he described as...
Black Stars open camp with 14 players ahead of Austria, Germany friendlies
Among the early arrivals setting the tone for preparations are Jordan Ayew, joined by a host of new and promising talents.
Antoine Semenyo hails “brilliant moment” after Premier League Player of the Month Award
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has described his Premier League Player of the Month triumph for February 2026 as a “brilliant moment” in his career. The 26-year-old, who completed a £64 million move from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window, was presented with the accolade on Friday after an impr...
Ati-Zigi confident Black Stars will qualify for 2027 AFCON
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite the team’s disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s elimination from the ongoing World Cup in North America has shifted the team’s focus to their next major...
2026 World Cup: ‘We fear no foe’ – Kurt Okraku on Black Stars campaign
Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku, has declared enormous confidence in the ability of the Black Stars to excel at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gyan headlines Ghana, Africa presence as PUMA unveils World Cup kits in New York
Ghana and Africa’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, joined global sportswear giant PUMA to unveil the Black Stars’ new kit ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to compete, not as spectators – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has vowed that Ghana will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition to compete and make a strong impression rather than simply participate. The four-time African champions are preparing for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament and have been drawn in a challen...
2026 WC: We want to win every game and make Ghana proud, says Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars will approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition of playing attractive football and winning every match as they seek to make the nation proud. The four-time African champions arrived at their training base in Rhode Island on Thursday ahead of thei...