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Benjamin Asare replaces Dreams FC goalkeeper Gidios Aseako ahead of Mexico friendly
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been called up to replace Gidios Aseako for the friendly against Mexico later this month. The Ghana international, who has 11 caps, will now travel with the team for the international friendly scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. Benjamin Asare made his Ghana debut again...
‘Worst feeling in 20 years of coaching’ – Björkegren reacts to Black Queens’ WAFCON exit
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has described Ghana’s quarter-final elimination from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as the “worst feeling” of his 20-year coaching career. Ghana’s hopes of securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup were dealt a major blow after the Black Que...
Panama World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan La Marea Roja arrive in full voice. After their historic World Cup debut at Russia 2018, they mean business this time round, and want to progress from the group. With Michael Murillo leading from the back, youngster Kadir Barría ready to explode into the mainstream and captain Aníbal Godoy still the heart and...
2026 World Cup: Teams to submit 26 players as final squad for tournament
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that all participating nations at the 2026 World Cup will submit final squads of 26 players. The tournament, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, is scheduled for this summer, with May 31 set as the deadline for squad submissions. The expande...
Cost overruns, omissions mar Ghana’s African Games infrastructure — audit
A forensic audit into Ghana’s hosting of the African Games 2023 has uncovered more than $40 million in avoidable costs, raising fresh concerns over procurement practices and project management across key infrastructure. The audit, commissioned by President John Dramani Mahama, detailed widespread financial irregulariti...
Former West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic joins race for Black Stars coaching job?
Former West Ham United boss Slaven Bilić has moved to the front of the race to take over as head coach of the Ghana national team, as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) steps up efforts to appoint a successor ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The search for a new manager follows the departure of […]
2026 WC: We failed to take our chances against Colombia – Jerome Opoku after elimination
Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has blamed the Black Stars’ inability to convert their chances for their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a narrow defeat to Colombia. The Black Stars’ campaign came to an end after a 1-0 loss to the South Americans in their Round of 32 encounter at Kansas City Stadium […]
MPs hold ‘jama’ session ahead of Black Stars opener against Panama
Members of the Parliament of Ghana were in high spirits on Wednesday, June 17, as they gathered in a lively JAMA-style session ahead of Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama tonight.
Baba Rahman’s Black Stars return purely technical — GFA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says Baba Rahman’s return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is based strictly on technical considerations. The PAOK FC left-back has been named in Ghana’s 28-man provisional squad for the tournament, marking his first call-up since September 2023. Speaking in...
2026 WC: Why Baba Rahman has returned to Black Stars squad – GFA explains
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has shed light on Baba Rahman’s return to the Black Stars squad, describing it as a purely technical decision by head coach Carlos Queiroz. The PAOK FC left-back has been included in Ghana’s 28-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA Wo...
Joseph Opoku’s late strike caps impressive run for Zulte Waregem
Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku is hitting top form at the right time, delivering a string of decisive performances for Zulte Waregem in the Belgian league.
Black Stars: Marvin Senaya out for several weeks after surgery on hamstring
The Black Stars medical team confirmed the injury following an MRI scan in Kansas City, which revealed a significant hamstring injury. The team’s medical staff immediately commenced initial management of the acute injury.