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GCB Bank injects GH¢5m into Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup preparations
GCB Bank has provided a financial boost of GH¢5 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the preparation of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The presentation took place at the bank’s headquarters in Accra, bringing together officials from GCB Bank and the Ministry in a brief ceremony...
Asamoah warns of quality gap in Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns over the perceived quality gap in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Ghana are set for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. After e...
Asamoah questions Black Stars’ readiness for 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns about the Black Stars’ preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning the stability of the current squad as the competition approaches. Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece in North America,...
Semenyo, Ghana’s World Cup star who defied rejection
Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Now at Manchester City, Semenyo is expected to play a key role for a Ghana side led by new coach Carlos Queiroz, after […]
Carlos Queiroz is accomplished, but World Cup record not great – Herbert Mensah
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has offered a candid and thought-provoking assessment of the Black Stars of Ghana as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newly-appointed Carlos Queiroz has 46 days to prepare the Black Stars for the opener against Panama on June 17 at the BMO Field...
2026 WC: GFA must take responsibility if Black Stars fail – Herbert Mensah
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensa, has called for greater accountability from the leadership of the Black Stars as the team prepares for the FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Speaking to Luv FM, the President of Rugby Africa stressed that those in charge of the team are ultimately public se...
Black Stars reinforced as Iñaki, Partey and Djiku return
Head coach Otto Addo confirmed their return in his latest call-up on Monday, March 16, 2026, as the Black Stars prepare to face Austria and Germany in two friendly matches scheduled for the end of March.
Kurt Okraku is happy with players invited for Austria, Germany games – Henry Asante Twum
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that GFA President Kurt Okraku is pleased with the squad selected for the upcoming March international friendlies. Coach Otto Addo named a 26-man roster for the pre-World Cup fixtures against Austria and Germany, featuring establi...
Five things to know about Derrick Luckassen after maiden Black Stars call-up
The inclusion of Derrick Luckassen in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany has sparked curiosity among many Ghanaian fans.
Who is Black Stars new boy Daniel Agyei?
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named four debutants in his 26-man squad for the March international friendlies against Austria and Germany on 27 and 30 respectively.
Elisha Owusu completes Erzurumspor move after Auxerre spell
Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has completed a permanent transfer from French club AJ Auxerre to newly promoted Turkish Super Lig side Erzurumspor FK. The 28-year-old brings an end to a three-and-a-half-year stay with Auxerre, where he established himself as a key figure in midfield and later captained the team. Owusu j...
2026 WC: I can bet that Black Stars will beat Panama – George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has voiced confidence that the Black Stars can secure a victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana will kick off their campaign in Group L against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and concluding the g...