The Black Stars have secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before kicking a ball in their final Group L fixture against Croatia, following results elsewhere that confirmed Ghana’s place in the knockout stage. The development means Ghana becomes one of five countries, alongside Egypt, England, Portugal and Paraguay,…
Ghana and England played out a tense 0-0 draw at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, leaving World Cup Group L finely balanced as both sides moved to four points from two games. Carlos Queiroz made four changes from the 1-0 win over Panama, handing starts to Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Benjamin Asare and Kwasi Sibo in…
Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada. With six minutes added on at the end of match of few chances, Brandon Thomas-Asante raced down the left, beat his marker, and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped in. The result was harsh on Panama,…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, FIFA confirmed on Friday, meaning he won’t be able to play in his team’s opening World Cup match on Wednesday, June 17 in Toronto. Said FIFA in a statement to The Athletic: “FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication…
Coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows detailed analysis, observations and research on players eligible to represent the nation at this summer’s Mundial in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang are the goalkeepers for the tournament, with Solomon…
Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning. The BBC saw dozens of buses chartered by the Ghanaian embassy dropping off passengers at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport around 03:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Wednesday. There were men, women…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plunging the Black Stars into uncertainty at a critical juncture of their preparations. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The nomination places the creative industry entrepreneur and at the helm of Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abuja, pending the completion of the required accreditation processes. His selection signals a blend of political and creative sector experience at a time…
Ghana has officially unveiled entrepreneur and model Hamamat Montia as the country’s Shea Butter Ambassador at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Present was the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dzifa Abla Gomashie and attended by key ministry officials and industry stakeholders. The appointment recognises Hamamat Montia’s longstanding advocacy…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced that every Wednesday will now be dedicated to wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari or the traditional smock, as part of efforts to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy. In an official statement dated February 10, 2026, and signed by the Minister,…
