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GFA unveils Carlos Queiroz as new Black Stars Head Coach [Photos]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, officially unveiled Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The Portuguese tactician, who was presented at a ceremony in Accra, stated that his main focus will be on delivering results rather than adopting a specific playing style. “I am...
2026 WC: Ghana v Panama preview
The Black Stars of Ghana begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign tonight with a Group L fixture against Panama at BMO Field in Toronto, kicking off at 23:00 GMT. Both teams head into the contest eager to set the tone for their tournament ambitions, with Ghana seeking stability after a turbulent build-up and Panama […]
2026 WC: We are ready and prepared despite limited preparatory games – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has moved to reassure fans that Ghana are fully prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even after playing just one friendly match in the build-up to the tournament. Ghana concluded their preparations with a 1-1 draw against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, a result that served as...
2026 WC: I have strong belief in my players – Carlos Queiroz ahead of Ghana v Panama opener
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence in his squad ahead of Ghana’s opening Group L fixture against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, who are targeting a first knockout-stage appearance since 2010, begin their campaign at the BMO Field, with kick-off set for 23:00 GMT. Speaking at his p...
Ageing Brazil need major surgery – but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
Four years ago, Brazil were unlucky to be knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals.
Old Tafo MP: Let our World Cup exit mark the beginning of football reform
Old Tafo MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has urged Ghana to transform the disappointment of the Black Stars’ World Cup exit into an opportunity for major reforms within the country’s football system.
2026 WC: Ronaldo fires blank as Portugal held to shock draw by DR Congo
Yoanne Wissa’s emphatic header proved pivotal as the Democratic Republic of the Congo earned their first-ever FIFA World Cup point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Portugal in Houston. On a night he became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to live up to the matchday-one goals...
2026 WC: Haaland nets brilliant brace as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarter-finals
Erling Haaland’s brace helped Norway stun five-time champions Brazil, as the Scandinavian outfit booked themselves a first World Cup quarter-final thanks to a 2-1 victory in New Jersey. The Samba Boys could have taken an early lead when VAR intervened to award a penalty for a rash tackle on Matheus Cunha by Kristoffer...
Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina. Jubilant fans tran...
World Cup qualification will deliver significant economic benefits to Ghana
Local businesses such as sports bars and merchandise sellers are also expecting increased activity when the tournament gets underway on June 11. One of the most significant long-term opportunities comes from tourism. Ghana’s participation in a global tournament of this scale naturally places the country in front of bil...
Brazil and Morocco open with draw as Vinicius levels after Saibari opener
Top 10-ranked contenders went head-to-head in the opening clash in Group C as Brazil and Morocco battled to a 1-1 draw at the New York New Jersey Stadium. More than 80,000 fans packed into the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets and, despite two outstanding strikes in the first half, neither […]
AI replaces Paul the Octopus for 2026 World Cup tips
ChatGPT and Claude are betting on Spain. Le Chat from France’s Mistral reckons Les Bleus will clinch it. And China’s DeepSeek and Qwen have a fondness for Argentina. The 2026 World Cup is the first with widely available generative AI chatbots, and fans and researchers alike are turning to the systems in a bid to predic...