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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/...
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup
Four-time winners Germany have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a thrilling penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 in extra time.
2026 WC: Wales friendly a key dress rehearsal for Black Stars – Henry Asante Twum
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars’ international friendly against Wales will offer a crucial preview of the tactical and physical demands they are likely to face when they meet England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, a...
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
DR Congo declares public holiday after historic World Cup qualification
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an official statement, authorities described the achievement as a “historic qualification” for the Leopards, h...
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa said t...
Sensational Spain stun France to reach World Cup final as Porro and Oyarzabal strike
Spain advanced to their second World Cup final after a convincing 2-0 victory over France in Dallas. It was a scoreline which few would have seen coming against Didier Deschamps’ heavily-fancied side, who had previously swept aside every obstacle placed in their path. However, once Mikel Oyarzabal fired Spain in front...
Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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GFA leadership must be blamed for Ghana’s football woes – Majeed Waris [Video]
Former Ghana international striker Majeed Waris has attributed the challenges facing Ghana football to the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), insisting that the problems go beyond the players on the pitch. Waris’ comments come after the Black Stars’ elimination from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup foll...
Trionda, the smart match ball transforming football officiating at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Football has always been a game of passion, skill, and fine margins. Today, however, technology is becoming just as important as tactics and talent in determining what happens on the pitch. The FIFA World Cup has reached another major milestone with the introduction of TRIONDA, the Official Match Ball of the 2026 tourn...
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...