Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen is poised to replace Alexander Djiku in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, barring any last-minute hiccups, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.The development comes after Djiku suffered an injury setback that is expected to rule him out of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Luckassen, who made his senior debut for Ghana in the international friendly against Germany in March, has emerged as the leading candidate

Nations FC captain Razak Simpson has expressed optimism about earning a place in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Despite not being named in the provisional squad set to play Wales in a friendly on Tuesday, the defender insisted he remains fit and motivated.Simpson shared his thoughts after leading Nations FC to FA Cup glory following their 5-4 penalty shootout win over Dreams FC in the 2025/26 final at the University of Ghana Stadium.â??Are you sure I will not

Nations FC captain Razak Simpson has admitted uncertainty over his future at the club despite currently being under contract, following their historic MTN FA Cup victory over Dreams FC.Simpson spoke after leading Nations FC to a 5-4 penalty shootout win in the 2025/26 final at the University of Ghana Stadium, a result that crowned a remarkable season for the relegated side.â??Yeah, right now I have a contract with Nations. So we don't know what will happen. Right now we

Swedru All Blacks head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has refused to comment on his future following the club's dramatic survival in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking to Mohammed Shaban on the sidelines of the FA Cup final, the coach who masterminded a crucial 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium remained tight-lipped when asked about his next move."No comment at the moment. A decision will come soon," Ocansey said.He had earlier expressed gratitude

Swedru All Blacks head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has credited his side's determination and desperation for survival as the driving force behind their dramatic 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium.Speaking to Mohammed Shaban on the sidelines of the FA Cup final, Ocansey reflected on the crucial win that secured his team's Premier League status."I wasn't surprised because we were more determined and we had to do everything possible to beat

Nations FC head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso has described winning the MTN FA Cup as a great feeling, even as his side comes to terms with relegation from the Ghana Premier League.Nations finished 16th in the just-ended league season, dropping into the Access Bank Division One League. However, they ended the campaign on a high note, beating Dreams FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after regulation time and extra time to lift the FA Cup."It's a great feeling.

Ghana's Black Queens have withdrawn from the upcoming three-nation women's tournament scheduled to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during the June FIFA international window.The competition was set to feature hosts Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi from June 1 to June 9 as part of preparations for upcoming international assignments.The Black Queens had been expected to use the tournament as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where

South Africa are now expected to depart for Mexico on Monday after a major breakthrough in their visa complications.The Bafana Bafana were scheduled to fly out on Sunday morning to begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the departure was halted after several players and officials reportedly failed to secure visas in time.The incident triggered widespread concern, with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie and the South African Football Association

Nations FC head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso says his outfit won the 2025-2026 MTN FA Cup competition to compensate their fans after the sides' suffered relegation from the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based outfit defeated Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. They took the lead in the 31st minute through Joseph Effah, but the advantage lasted only a short while as Dreams responded through Abdul Razak Salifu.Neither side could find a winner

The Black Stars have suffered a major setback with defender Alexander Djiku expected to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injury concerns.The experienced centre-back was initially included in head coach Carlos Queirozâ??s 28-man provisional squad but arrived in camp in Cardiff carrying a knock picked up after being withdrawn from Spartak Moscowâ??s Russian Cup final against FC Krasnodar, a match his side went on to win on penalties.Since joining the national team camp, Djiku

Nations FC are set for their first CAF Confederation Cup appearance after emerging champions of the recently concluded FA Cup campaign.The Abrankese-based club secured qualification for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after edging past Dreams FC on penalties in a thrilling final at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon on Sunday evening.Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. They took the lead in the 31st minute through

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is determined to help the Atlas Lions reach even greater heights at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after playing a pivotal role in the nationâ??s historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar four years ago.The Paris Saint-Germain star heads into the tournament as one of Moroccoâ??s most influential players and will once again carry the hopes of millions of supporters as the North Africans seek to surpass their remarkable fourth-place finish at the 2022 World

Panama, one of Ghanaâ??s opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suffered a heavy defeat to record holders Brazil in an international friendly match on Sunday night.The Los Canaleros lost 6-2 to the South American giants as both nations prepare for upcoming global showpiece, to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior wasted no time in opening the scoring after finding the back of the net just one minute into the match. Panama

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has declared the Black Stars fully prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while indicating that two playersâ??most likely goalkeepersâ??are expected to be cut from the current provisional squad.Head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad, which includes five goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Solomon Agbasi, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Annag, and Paul Reverson.The final 26-man squad will be announced on Monday, June 1, ahead

Ghana will face a demanding assignment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the Black Stars come up against Panama in Group L, alongside England and Croatia.While all three fixtures will test different aspects of Ghanaâ??s game, the clash with Panama is shaping up to be the most unpredictable encounter.But what exactly makes this CONCACAF side such a tricky opponent?Letâ??s dig in.Panamaâ??s Form, Identity, and Qualification MomentumPanama head into the 2026 World Cup with growing

Ghana will face a serious test at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the Black Stars come up against England in Group L, alongside Panama and Croatia.While every fixture in the group carries its own difficulty, the clash with England stands out as the most intimidating on paper.But what exactly makes the Three Lions such a formidable opponent heading into the tournament?Letâ??s dig in.Thomas Tuchelâ??s England and a Clear Tactical IdentityUnder head coach Thomas Tuchel, England

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has revisited his iconic FIFA World Cup journey after being named a brand ambassador for Megapari ahead of the upcoming global showpiece in North America.Gyan, who is the all-time Ghana top scorer at the World Cup, has been unveiled as an ambassador for Megapari just days after being appointed as ambassador for the Ghana national teams and colts football. The double appointment further strengthens his influence within Ghanaian football and beyond, as one

Brazil star Neymar is expected to miss his outfit 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco following latest injury setback.The 33-year-old forward, who plays for Santos picked up a grade two calf muscle injury while preparing with the South American giants for the global showpiece. The former Barcelona and PSG star missed training on Wednesday, sparking concerns among Brazil football loving fans,Following MRI scans, Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar disclosed the enterprising

The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the groupings for the 2026 Elite U15 Boys Championship ahead of the start of the competition on Friday, May 29, 2026.The tournament will be staged at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram and is scheduled to run until June 3, 2026.The championship forms part of FIFAâ??s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) and is expected to feature some of the brightest young football talents from across the country.Group A consists

The Black Queens B team has invited 24 players for a two-day screening exercise aimed at identifying potential additions to Ghanaâ??s senior womenâ??s national team.The invited group consists of 22 players from the Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League and two foreign-based players as the technical team continues efforts to strengthen the national setup with emerging talent.The screening programme will be supervised by Black Queens B team head coach Yusuf Basigi, with