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Kurt Okraku concerned over Black Stars injuries ahead of 2026 World Cup
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has admitted growing concern over injuries to several key Black Stars players as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Abu Francis, Mohammed Kudus, and Mohammed Salisu are all currently sidelined with injuries, raising fears they cou...
Kwadwo Asamoah urges caution over Black Stars’ World Cup expectations
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has urged caution over expectations surrounding the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time African champions, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama in what is expected to be a challenging campaign in North America. S...
2026 WC: Black Stars change training ground in Virginia
The Black Stars of Ghana have changed their initially assigned training base ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as preparations intensify for their opening match against Panama. Before the team arrived in the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts, FIFA, had designated Bryant University in Boston as Ghana’s offi...
2026 WC: Talent alone is not enough – Carlos Queiroz warns Black Stars players
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has delivered a strong message to his squad, insisting that commitment and mentality will define their success on the global stage more than natural ability. With just a month remaining before Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Portuguese tactician has challenged...
Police could not justify GH₵35.8m bill for 2023 African Games – LOC Chair
The chairman of the Accra 2023 African Games, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare has claimed that the Ghana Police Service could not justify its bill of GH₵35.8 million for its services during the tournament. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Dr. Ofosu Asare said “Initially they were just to assist in provid...
2026 WC: Black Stars ready to face any opposition – GFA boss Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has assured that the Black Stars are ready to take on any challenge as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup. Okraku made the remarks during the launch of the Black Stars’ Fundraising Campaign at the Kempinski Hotel on Friday, March 20. Ghana, making their [...
Chelsea say no Fernandez move as deadline passes – but is it really over?
Chelsea’s deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed – and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season. Manchester City have been interested in the Argentina international, who previously played under new City boss Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. The Blues told interested partie...
Inter-Agency Football Gala: YEA organize event as part of National Youth Month celebration
The National Youth Authority (NYA) organized an Inter-Agency Football Gala at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday.
Amanda Clinton backs Fernando Santos for Black Stars coaching job
Former Ghana Football Association presidential aspirant Amanda Clinton has called on the football governing body to appoint Fernando Santos as the next head coach of the Black Stars. The GFA is expected to name a new head coach in the coming days following the dismissal of Otto Addo after Ghana’s March international fr...
FIFA refuses Iran request to move games to Mexico amid US conflict
FIFA has decided against moving Iran’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico despite the war in the Middle East, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. Iran requested not to play its three group stage matches in the US, after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 in fighting that […]
Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted
Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Coritiba. The 34-year-old was looking to impress a day before Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti names his squad for this summer’s World Cup. However, he was substituted after 65 minutes...
Serene Insurance backs Black Stars with GHS22 Million package ahead of 2026 world cup
Serene Insurance LTD has announced a significant support package valued at GHS22 million to bolster Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.