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2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz to decide on Ati-Zigi fitness ahead of England clash
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will wait until the final medical assessment on matchday to determine whether goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi is fit enough to face England in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. Ati-Zigi picked up an injury during Ghana’s narrow 1-0 victory over Panama in their openi...
2026 WC: We are happy to have him – Partey praises ‘special’ Caleb Yirenkyi
Black Stars vice-captain Thomas Partey has praised youngster Caleb Yirenkyi following his decisive impact in Ghana’s opening World Cup Group L victory over Panama. The 18-year-old FC Nordsjaelland midfielder stepped into the starting role in place of Partey, who missed the match at BMO Field in Toronto, and marked the...
2026 WC: Thomas Partey breaks silence after being denied entry into Canada
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to return to action after being unable to join Ghana’s squad in Canada for their opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama last week. The 33-year-old was denied entry into Canada over alleged rape charges, forcing him to miss Ghana’s Group L opener against the Cen...
Video: The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup
We hear a lot of stories about the passion which drives football fans to extreme lengths to support their team.
2026 WC: Record-breaking Messi scores twice as Argentina progress
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer as his double against Austria sent holders Argentina into the last 32. The forward, who turns 39 on Wednesday, got his 17th and 18th goals at tournaments to move two clear of Germany striker Miroslav Klose, whose tally came between 2002 and 2014. Messi’s mi...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz’s experience will propel Black Stars to success – Henry Asante Twum
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has expressed confidence that the vast experience of Carlos Queiroz will be key to Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, the former Iran and Egypt head coach and ex–Manchester United assistant manager, was appointed o...
2026 WC: Didi Dramani optimistic about Black Stars’ chances under Carlos Queiroz
Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has expressed confidence in Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the atmosphere within the Black Stars camp as encouraging and full of belief. The senior national team are currently based in the United States, where they are intensifying preparations...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz promises entertaining showdown as Ghana brace for England test
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has promised fans a vibrant and attacking display when his side face England in their second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions meet the European heavyweights at Gillette Stadium, with both teams entering the clash level on three points after open...
Cape Verde’s Vozinha delighted with mother’s visa but wants to talk football
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was not too keen to discuss it on Thursday, but finally conceded he was very happy his mother had obtained a U.S. visa and would be able to watch him play against Uruguay in the World Cup this weekend. The 40-year-old has become one of the breakout stars of the tournament after his Playe...
Ivory Coast’s Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue
Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for his country’s World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday, after earlier being denied entry. The Nice forward was reportedly arrested last month before the World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1. Wahi, 23 – who started Sunday...
Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara. Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision […]
DR Congo lose to Chile as Ebola concerns force venue switch
The Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up a disrupted World Cup warm-up campaign with a 2-1 defeat by Chile in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Orleans on Tuesday.