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2026 WC: We are here to make history, says Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on his players to embrace the weight of national expectation, urging them to commit fully to the task of “making history” as Ghana prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a motivational talk to the squad, the experienced manager reflected on Ghana’s previous World Cup a...
2026 WC: I am confident Ghana can shock England – Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can get a result against England as their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign gathers pace. His comments come after Ghana opened their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama at the BMO Field on Wednesday night,...
Tunisia close to appointing Hervé Renard as new head coach after Lamouchi’s sack
Hervé Renard has agreed to take over as head coach of Tunisia, with an official announcement expected later today as the national team prepares for its next 2026 FIFA World Cup group match against Japan. The experienced French tactician will replace Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed following Tunisia’s heavy 5-1 defeat...
US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finals
Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World Cup.
Carlos Queiroz makes World Cup history as Ghana edge Panama in opener
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the oldest coach ever to win a match at the tournament. The experienced Portuguese manager reached the milestone on Wednesday as he guided the Black Stars to a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L fixture....
Roger De Sa praises 2026 World Cup organisation despite travel challenges
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has described the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a memorable and well-organised tournament, although he admitted that the extensive travel across North America placed significant demands on players. The South African coach joined Ghana’s technical team ahead of the global showpiece and p...
The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde’s historic debut
As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
2026 WC: What to know about Ghana’s group opponent, Panama
Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Central American side Panama. What can I expect from Panama? Panama are approaching their second World Cup with far greater ambition than their first, in 2018. “We’re not going for a selfie,” says transformative head coach Thomas Christi...
Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after 2026 FIFA World Cup exit
Senegal have parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions’ disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the decision after the team’s dramatic Round of 32 defeat to Belgium, bringing Thiaw’s tenure to an abrupt end. Senegal appeared to be on c...
Colombia star pleads for life, goes into hiding after costly miss in echo of infamous World Cup tragedy
Colombian forward Jáminton Campaz is in hiding after receiving death threats over a missed goal shot that helped knock his team out of the World Cup — refusing to fly home with his teammates and going completely off the grid. The threats — a chilling echo of the murder of a Colombian player more than […]
Andre Ayew was my childhood hero – Kofi Kyereh
Ghana International, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, says former Black Stars captain Andre 'Dede' Ayew is his childhood idol.
South Africa’s defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach 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.