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 ...
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 ...
Gabonese referee Atcho Pierre Ghislain has been appointed to officiate in Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup last home match against Comoros. The 33-year-old will be assisted by compatriots Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Assistant I) and Ondo Ndong Urbain (Assistant II), while Moukagni Cregue Fleury serves as the Fourth Official. Hailu Tesfanesh Woreta from Ethiopia is the Referee Assessor, and Mohammed Sanusi ...
With only two rounds left, the Black Stars lead the table but can’t afford slip-ups against a Mali side still firmly in contention for a top two finish. Ghana entered the September window with momentum, but a late setback against Chad pegged the team back in N’Djamena. The Black Stars looked in control for large parts of the match, with ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed South African referee Badi Luxolo as the centre referee for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I qualifier against Mali on Monday. The 30-year-old Luxolo will be supported by compatriot Cledwin Baloyi as Assistant Referee II and Lesotho’s Phatsoane Souru as Assistant Referee I. Namibia’s Naftal Mweshitsama Negongo will act as the ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has taken careful note of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will provide clarifications in due course. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2025, the GFA said: “As the custodian of Ghana football, the GFA will, in ...
Former USA youth international, Derrick Jones Acheampong, has opened up on his desire to represent Ghana at senior level. The Columbus Crew midfielder played for the United States at the U20 and U23 levels but has now decided to switch nationality and play for the Black Stars. Jones, who joined Crew in 2023 and won the Leagues Cup with the ...
Despite reports suggesting his possible exclusion following his sexual assault case, Otto Addo named the former Arsenal man in his 24-man squad for the imminent encounters. The midfielder is scheduled to appear in court in London on September 2, having been charged with rape against two women and sexual assault against a third. That date falls just two days before ...