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2026 WC: You will be proud of Black Stars after the games – Carlos Queiroz assures
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that Ghana will deliver a performance that will make supporters proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is focused on winning matches and bringing joy to fans. The 73-year-old made the remarks at a send-off ceremony on Wednesday as the squad de...
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to fight for the title – GFA president Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has delivered an ambitious message of intent ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the Black Stars are not in the tournament merely to participate, but to compete for the ultimate prize. Speaking at a farewell dinner for the national team at the Hilton H...
2026 WC: Ghana can disturb England and Croatia – Ibrahimovic
Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović has backed Ghana to cause surprises against England and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions, set for their fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. Despite Ghana’s inconsisten...
2026 WC: Black Stars surpassed expectations – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Black Stars for their performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s campaign as one that exceeded expectations. Ghana’s journey at the global tournament ended at the Round of 32 stage after a competitive outing that saw the four-time African champions reach...
2026 WC: They have three lions, but we have 33 million lions – Queiroz ahead of Ghana v England tie
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence in his side’s readiness ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England. The Black Stars and the Three Lions, both victorious in their opening matches, will face off at Gillette Stadium tonight in a game that could prove decisi...
2026 WC: I am not aware Thomas Partey has been denied Canada visa – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has stated that he is not aware of any visa denial involving Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the Minister addressed reports suggesting that the midfielder—currently on the books...
2026 WC: Ghana will challenge Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey visa – Kofi Adams
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says government has launched diplomatic efforts through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions to contest Canada’s decision to deny entry to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey, 32, had been expected t...
2026 WC: Black Stars had no chemistry – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has admitted that the Black Stars lacked cohesion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attributing the challenge to the limited time the squad had together before the tournament. Ghana made its fifth appearance at the global showpiece in North America and reached the knockout st...
New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air-quality health alert due to wildfire smoke, just days before the World Cup final.
Empty rooms and FIFA cancellations – US hotels fear World Cup washout
The World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the US, but now the fear is that it may never materialise.
2026 WC: We are adapting to Carlos Queiroz’s training style – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has acknowledged that the national team is still adjusting to the demanding training methods introduced by head coach Carlos Queiroz following his appointment as replacement for Otto Addo. A provisional 28-man squad is currently based in Cardiff, where preparations for the 2026 FIFA W...
‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting
The greatest footballer of all-time and the heir to his crown on the right wing at Barcelona will face each other for the first time when Argentina play Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. Given Lionel Messi is now 39 and Lamine Yamal just 19, it is testament to the former’s relentless perseverance and the […]