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2026 WC: Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time strike hands Ghana dramatic win over Panama
Ghana began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday night. Just when the Group L contest appeared destined to end in a goalless draw, the Black Stars produced a decisive late counterattack, with Yi...
Queiroz controlled the narrative at unveiling despite GFA ‘decline’ — Nana Agyemang
Football coach Nana Agyemang says newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz showed composure and media savvy during his unveiling, effectively “controlling the narrative” despite mounting pressure around Ghana football.
DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup
Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga will miss their key World Cup clash against Uzbekistan on Saturday because he was not granted a United States visa.
Otto Addo dismissal was shocking – Ex-Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer
Former Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer has admitted he was shocked by the Ghana Football Association’s decision to dismiss Otto Addo. Addo, who guided Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was relieved of his duties following consecutive friendly defeats to Austria and Germany earlier this...
South Korea president calls for government investigation into World Cup exit as head coach resigns
South Korea president Lee Jae Myung has called for the country’s sports ministry to investigate the national team’s World Cup group-stage exit, with head coach Hong Myung-bo saying he will resign. President Lee said he was “utterly baffled” by the results and appeared to criticise the South Korean Football Association’...
2026 WC: Why England is beatable – George Afriyie speaks on Black Stars’ next game
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to upset England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the three-time African champions should not underestimate themselves. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Afriyie said recent results at th...
2026 WC: Andre Ayew should make Black Stars Squad due to his sacrifices and commitment – MP
Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, believes André Ayew deserves consideration for a place in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the veteran forward’s long-standing commitment and sacrifice for the national team. The 36-year-old last featured for the Ghana national football team during...
2026 WC: Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties await
Anthony Elanga scored a second-half stunner to secure a last-32 spot for Sweden as they came from behind to earn a point against Japan. Graham Potter’s side sit on four points – in third place in Group F – which will be enough to send them through, where they will play one of France, Norway, […]
South Africa’s defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Hugo Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side’s 1-0 loss to Canada would be his final act at a World Cup, potentially bringing down the curtain on a career spanning more than five decades as both a player and a manager. The defeat in Los Angeles, settled by a 92nd-minute strike from Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio, ended […]
Hindsight: Injuries, poor form, fast eroding Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana options
Injuries before major tournaments are not new to Ghana. Stephen Appiah (AFCON 2008), Michael Essien (AFCON 2012 & 2013), Sule Muntari (AFCON 2013), Jerry Akaminko (World Cup 2014), etc., all missed major tournaments after sustaining serious injuries. What is uncommon are the multiple injuries to players who are regular...
Ghana’s Yaw Yeboah hit with lifetime ban by MLS for betting
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card. MLS said it had received “suspicious betting alerts” and retained a law...
Ipswich Town sign Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City
Premier League side, Ipswich Town, has announced the signing of winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. Abdul, 22, joins Town for an undisclosed fee and has signed a five-year contract, through to the summer of 2031. The attacker featured in all four of Ghana’s games at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, including agains...