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We must move forward and build a new future for Black Stars — Djiku
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has expressed disappointment over the Black Stars’ recent struggles on the international stage but believes the team must now focus on rebuilding for the future. Djiku, who missed Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign through injury, said he was frustrated that the team failed to progress...
2026 WC: Canada defends visa rejection of Thomas Partey ahead of opener against Panama
Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab has defended the decision to reject Thomas Partey’s visa application, a ruling that will see the Ghana midfielder miss the Black Stars’ opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey, formerly of Arsenal, is currently awaiting trial in London after pleading not guilty to multip...
2026 Commonwealth Games: ‘Our goal is to win medals, not records’ – GOC Communications Director
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Communications Director Charles Osei Asibey has stressed that Team Ghana’s success at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will ultimately be judged by medals rather than personal milestones or national records. His comments come after the Ghanaian contingent experienced a mixed...
2026 WC: Black Stars will put up one of their best performances – Kurt Okraku assures
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can produce one of their strongest performances yet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments were made on Friday, May 8, during the official unveiling of a new partnership between the GFA and Gold Fields Ghana....
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz rejects claims of external influence in Black Stars squad selection
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed claims that outside forces play a role in his decisions regarding player call-ups to the national team. Queiroz addressed the issue during a press conference on Monday ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2...
2026 WC: I wasn’t worried – Frederick Asare opens up on missing Black Stars squad
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Frederick Asare, has revealed that he was not disappointed after missing out on a call-up to Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the players selected deserved their places. The goalkeeper made 4 appearances for Durban City Football Club in South Africa in the 2025/...
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets beaten by 10-man Senegal in second group game
Ghana’s Black Starlets suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Senegal in their second Group D fixture at the ongoing 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Sunday evening. After settling for a 2-2 draw against Algeria in their opening game, the Starlets were hoping to secure their first victory of the tournament...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hints at Black Stars selection criteria
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has set out his approach to player selection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that only deserving and fully fit players will earn a place in his squad. Speaking during his unveiling at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the experienced Portuguese tactician underlined that no play...
Fifa says “nobody selling football” as plan continues
Fifa says that “nobody is selling football” as it vowed to continue with the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. Uefa – the body that governs European football – voted on Thursday to boycott World Cups if the plan proceeded. Concacaf, which governs football in North and Central A...
Kotoko, Hearts of Oak leaders hold talks to boost Ghana football ahead of 2026/27 season
Asante Kotoko Executive Board Chairman James Osei Brown has met with Hearts of Oak Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV in a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana’s two most successful football clubs. The meeting, which brought together leaders of the two traditional giants, is seen as a majo...
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LilWin meets up with Black Stars players, GFA president ahead of England clash [Video]
Comic actor LilWin has paid a visit to the Black Stars camp in United States ahead of Ghana’s crucial Group L encounter against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In videos he shared on social media,LilWin was seen interacting with members of the national team and offering prayers for success as they prepare for […]
Elmaghrabi to referee Cameroon vs Malawi WAFCON 2026 final
Egyptian referee Shahenda Saad Ali Elmaghrabi has been appointed as the centre referee for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 final between Cameroon and Malawi on Sunday, August 16. The final will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 local t...