Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that Ghana’s senior national team’s technical setup will be strengthened ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the technical team was reinforced with experienced figures including Winfried Schäfer, Desmond Ofei, and Gregory De Grauwe. With ...
Ghana’s Black Stars have moved two places up in the latest FIFA ranking following their recent performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Otto Addo’s side, having been moved upward by one place in the last ranking, has now moved to the 73rd position as far as the global ranking is concerned. The progression follows the Black Stars’ performance during ...
The Black Queens technical team has unveiled the squad list for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Egypt. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a strong 24-player squad, blending experience with emerging talent as Ghana aims to secure qualification for the continental showpiece in Morocco. Goalkeepers Cynthia Fiindib Konlan and Afi Amenyaku headline the list, ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier between Egypt and Ghana, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2025, at the Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium. South African referee Akhona Zennith Makalima will take charge of the highly anticipated encounter. She will be assisted by compatriot Nandipha Menze as Assistant ...
Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has admitted Otto Addo has ‘shamed’ him after Ghana humbled Central Africa Republic, a result that puts the Black Stars just one point away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup tournament. Addo is set to become the first Ghanaian coach to qualify the national team to two world ...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has distanced himself from decisions about the future of Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting that such matters are not within his authority. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Buem MP said the decision on whether Otto Addo remains in charge of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup lies with the ...
Ghana delivered a remarkable performance to thrash Central African Republic 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Stade d’Honneur in Meknes, Morocco, on Wednesday. Otto Addo named a side with Benjamin Asare, Mohammed Salisu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Gideon Mensah, and Alexander Djiku forming the backline. Kwasi Sibo and Thomas Partey partnered in midfield, while Mohammed Kudus played behind ...
Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has replaced Inaki Williams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Central African Republic and Comoros. The 26-year-old, who scored a brace for Coventry City on Saturday, has netted five times and made three assists in nine League games in the English Championship, coming in to replace Inaki Williams, who picked up an injury ...
Youngster Kojo Peprah Oppong, Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Alidu Seidu have been named in Ghana’s squad for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Central African Republic and Comoros. Kojo Peprah Oppong, 21, has been impressive for OGC Nice in the French Ligue 1 this season, delivering outstanding performances. He began his career with Attram De ...
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has confirmed that it is awaiting final approval from the Presidency for the budget submitted to cover the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) submitted the budget estimates on September 18 for the October 8 away fixture against the Central African Republic and the October ...