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Netherlands World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Has Ronald Koeman ever started a major tournament with more headaches? Probably not. He is known as an exceptionally ambitious perfectionist, which means that the preparation for this World Cup has been the most troublesome of all his years as the national coach. Injuries are part and parcel of the game but it...
GFA to decide on new Black Stars coach today – Reports
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is scheduled to meet on April 7, 2026, with the appointment of a new Black Stars head coach expected to dominate discussions. The move follows the dismissal of the 50-year-old tactician after Ghana suffered back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany in...
Spain World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Spain are one of the big favourites in North America this summer – and the squad that Luis de la Fuente has picked has only reinforced that. He has a well-balanced and competitive group that believes in the sort of football that has already yielded great success. The European champions are dreaming of […]
Como, Roma reach Champions League, Milan and Juve miss out
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history on Sunday, the lakeside club being joined by Roma in Serie A’s top four as AC Milan imploded in a 2-1 defeat by Cagliari. Milan’s loss left the seven-time kings of Europe out of the top four after a calamitous end to […]
The future of Ghana football remains bright -GFA President
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged Ghanaians to remain optimistic about the future of the Black Stars despite the team's exit at the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the campaign as a foundation for greater success in the years ahead.
2026 WC: Kurt Okraku backs ‘determined’ Black Stars to rewrite history ahead of Panama clash
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ readiness and determination to make a strong statement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is eager to “rewrite its story” when Ghana faces Panama in its opening Group L match on Wednesda...
2026 WC: Black Stars can compete against any opposition – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has expressed strong confidence that Ghana’s Black Stars will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the belief and quality to compete against any opposition. Ghana will take part in the 23rd edition of the tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking...
Kurt Okraku: Black Stars can ‘win the war’ at 2026 World Cup
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed strong confidence that the Black Stars are well-equipped to make a major impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Carlos Queiroz has officially named his 26-man squad for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Can...
2026 WC: No friendly game for Black Stars before opener – Henry Asante Twum
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has ruled out any additional friendly match for the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. After a 1-1 draw with Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, Ghana had been lined up for a final preparatory fixture against either Jamaica or Honduras. However, Honduras—widely ex...
‘Let’s be positive about the squad’ – Jordan Ayew urges patience with Black Stars
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars, insisting the team is making progress despite a difficult run of results.
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Trump says football’s world governing body “made the right decision” to suspend Balogun’s ban, adding it would have left a “big stain” on the tournament had it been implemented....
Croatia defeat a lesson, not a setback – Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has insisted that Ghana's defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup will not dampen the team's confidence as they prepare for the Round of 32 stage of the tournament.