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Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup – Deschamps
France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.
Black Stars step up World Cup build-up as six more players join camp in Cardiff
Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered fresh momentum on Thursday after six additional players reported to camp in Cardiff, swelling the squad ahead of their international friendly against Wales on June 2. The latest arrivals — Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Abdul Mumin, Kwasi Sibo, Jonas Ad...
2026 WC: ‘Exceptional’ Caleb Yirenkyi must be protected – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience and protection for rising star Caleb Yirenkyi following the midfielder’s match-winning display in Ghana’s opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yirenkyi emerged as Ghana’s hero in Toronto, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Pa...
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast reached the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history thanks to a Nicolas Pepe double as they eliminated minnows Curacao. The Ivorians needed just a point to reach the round of 32, having exited at the group stage in their three previous World Cup appearances. And they settled their nerves […]
Africa’s expanded World Cup presence proves continent’s football quality – Herbert Mensah
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has hailed the strong performance of African nations at the FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's unprecedented representation at the tournament as proof of its growing football quality and global competitiveness. Speaking on the performances of African teams, Herbert con...
My engagement and motivation helped Black Stars’ World Cup push – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has attributed the improved performance of Ghana’s national teams, including the Black Stars, to sustained engagement and motivation from his office.
Ghana’s UN Mission confirms distribution of World Cup tickets to selected diaspora members
Some members of the Ghanaian community in the United States have received government-sponsored tickets to support the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup after a selection process coordinated by Ghana’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. In a follow-up notice, the Mission disclosed that it was directed...
Sacking Otto Addo was in Ghana’s best interest – Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku says the decision to part ways with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo was taken in the best interest of the country, with just 72 days remaining before the FIFA World Cup.
2026 WC: ‘Our goalkeepers will be ready’ – Gasper ahead of Ghana v England clash
Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Daniel Gasper has expressed confidence in Ghana’s goalkeepers ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England on Tuesday. Ghana began their World Cup campaign on a winning note with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at the BMO Field in Toronto last week. A l...
Ghana is a nation of talent – Carlos Queiroz
Newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s football heritage of producing top talents. Queiroz was announced on Monday evening as Black Stars coach to lead Ghana to the World Cup. In his first words after signing a four-month contract, the Portuguese said, “It is with a dee...
Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Habib Iddrisu
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament and party supporters while failing to account to Parliament on Ghana's preparations for the tournament.
Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament. Which clubs have the most players? How many of each squad play in the best leagues? And who are the oldest and youngest squads and players at this World Cup? They may not […]