Black Stars
Stories in this category
2026 WC: Black Stars are hungry to make the nation proud – Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, says he is optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the squad carries the hunger and quality to make the nation proud. Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Centre on Wednesday, Okraku t...
Government will take back GHS58m payment made to Black Stars for 2026 World Cup – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will recover the GHS58 million advanced to the Black Stars for their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup once FIFA releases Ghana’s appearance fee. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, the Finance Min...
2026 WC: Ghana will be ‘deep trouble’ if Mohammed Kudus does not recover from injury – Daniel Opare
Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare has raised concerns over Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team could struggle significantly if Mohammed Kudus fails to recover from injury in time for the tournament. The 25-year-old midfielder is currently sidelined with an injury that has ruled him out...
Arhinful calls for patience and support for Ayew ahead of World Cup
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has urged Ghanaians to remain patient with André Ayew, insisting the former Black Stars captain deserves time to rediscover his best form after a difficult start to the season.
Kudus Mohammed at risk of missing World Cup 2026 after fresh injury blow
Ghana forward Kudus Mohammed is at risk of missing the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a fresh injury setback. Kudus was due to return from injury this month, having originally suffered a serious quad tendon injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s draw against Sunderland in January. Last month, Spurs’ former interim head coa...
GFA Executive Council to hold emergency meeting today to decide on new Black Stars coach
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is scheduled to convene an emergency meeting today, April 7, 2026, with the appointment of a new Black Stars head coach expected to top the agenda. The meeting follows the dismissal of the 50-year-old manager after Ghana suffered back-to-back defeats against...
Ghana’s Mexico friendly offers final chance for World Cup hopefuls
Ghana’s May 28 fixture against Mexico may not carry significant weight in the Black Stars’ preparations for the FIFA World Cup in North America, but it presents a crucial opportunity for several players to stake a claim for inclusion in the final squad. With the match falling outside the FIFA international window, head...
Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer sacked
The Ghana Football Association has ended its working relationship with Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer as part of a broader restructuring exercise ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Schäfer, who was appointed in late 2024 to support then head coach Otto Addo following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 20...
There are good goalkeepers in Ghana – Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Daniel Gasper
New Black Stars goalkeeper coach Daniel Gasper has expressed admiration for the standard of goalkeeping in Ghana following his first major scouting assignment in the country. The Portuguese-American trainer was at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday to observe the Ghana Premier League clash between Accra Hearts of Oa...
Carlos Queiroz to lead Black Stars to 2026 World Cup
Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of the Black Stars on a short-term contract, with the mandate to lead the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the appointment, naming the former Egypt boss as successor to Otto Addo, who was dismissed in M...
Black Stars deserve a world-class coach – Former NSA Board Chairman tells GFA
Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has called on Ghana’s football authorities to prioritise the appointment of a world-class coach for the Black Stars as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His remarks come after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) parted way...
Otto Addo: A pointless that failed spectacularly
A 2-1 loss to unfancied Cape Verde, followed by 2-2 stalemates with Egypt and Mozambique condemned Ghana to a group stage exits - the first in the country's history without a win.