Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has argued that playing well may not be enough to beat Ghana on Saturday in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The coach and his side are set to lock horns with the Black Stars in a crucial clash this weekend for a place in the Round of 16.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Nestor Lorenzo said that, in a game where he is unsure how Ghana will set up, Colombia will need a bit of luck to emerge victorious."I don't know if

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo is going into their Round of 32 clash against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the mindset that it is anybodyâ??s game to win.The South American side will lock horns with the Black Stars on Saturday, July 4, hoping for a win to advance to the Round of 16 stage.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Nestor Lorenzo indicated that his side is unsure of Ghanaâ??s approach for the contest, stressing that Colombia will need to be at their best

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Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to keep Africa's World Cup dream alive by defeating Colombia in Friday's Round of 32 clash in Kansas City.Africa enjoyed a record tournament in the expanded 48-team World Cup, with nine nations progressing beyond the group stage. However, the continent has already seen Ivory Coast, DR Congo and Senegal exit the competition, all after surrendering leads in heartbreaking fashion.Queiroz believes Ghana now have

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Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must deliver a near-flawless performance if they are to overcome Colombia in Friday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, insisting there is no room for mistakes in knockout football.Speaking at his pre-match press conference at Kansas City Stadium, the Portuguese tactician, who coached Colombia from 2019 to 2020, described the encounter as one that offers everything to the winner and nothing to the loser."It is an important

Ghana's Ambassador to Senegal, H.E. Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Maidens ahead of Friday's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal.The Ambassador visited the team's camp in Diamniadio on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the Ghana Embassy in Senegal, where he was warmly received by the players and technical staff.Addressing the squad, Dr Anebo praised the players for their commitment to representing

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has allocated GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies, earmarking GH¢1.4 billion to clear outstanding debts owed to cocoa farmers.

Ghana's Black Maidens have intensified preparations for Friday's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal by holding their first training session in Dakar.The team trained at the Centre d'Excellence Youssoupha Ndiaye in Guéréo on Thursday, with all 24 players taking part in an intensive workout as preparations gathered pace ahead of the crucial first-leg encounter.Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa and his technical team focused on tactical organisation,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has congratulated Black Stars assistant goalkeepers' coach Abdul Fatawu Dauda after he completed the UEFA Licence B coaching course with the Football Association of Wales.In a statement, the GFA praised the former Ghana international for his dedication to personal development, describing the achievement as another important milestone in his coaching journey.Dauda completed weeks of intensive coursework, practical sessions and assessments

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate the payment of cocoa farmers across all cocoa-growing regions of the country. The Board announced yesterday that the latest disbursement is intended to ensure that farmers receive payments for cocoa supplied during the ongoing 2025/26 crop season, while also […] The post COCOBOD

Belgium complete a stunning three-goal comeback to beat Senegal 3-2, with Tielemans scoring the latest penalty in World Cup history.

According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

Cape Verdeâ??s remarkable World Cup journey will face its greatest challenge yet when the African side meet defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32 on Friday, June 3, in Miami.The Blue Sharks have already become one of the stories of the tournament after reaching the knockout stages in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance while remaining unbeaten.Now they come up against Lionel Messi and an Argentina side that has looked every bit like a team capable of retaining

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate payments to cocoa farmers, with more than half of the amount earmarked to clear outstanding debts owed to farmers who supplied cocoa on credit. According to a statement issued by the cocoa regulator, approximately GH¢1.4 billion of the latest […] The post COCOBOD

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the "real World Cup starts now" as his side prepare for Saturday's Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Arrowhead Stadium.The Portuguese tactician, who took over from Otto Addo in April 2026, is no stranger to high-pressure knockout football and says his experience will be vital as Ghana aim to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010."I'm fully ready. I have been in this situation [knockout

The Black Stars of Ghana will look to keep their FIFA World Cup dream alive when they face Colombia in a mouthwatering Round of 32 clash at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday morning, with a place in the last 16 at stake. It will be the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations and the final fixture of the Round of 32.Colombia head into the knockout encounter as one of the tournament's most impressive teams.Los Cafeteros topped Group K ahead of Portugal after collecting

Egypt will attempt to continue their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign when they face Australia in the Round of 32 on Friday, July 3, at Dallas Stadium.The Pharaohs have already achieved a major breakthrough by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after progressing from Group G unbeaten, and now they are chasing another landmark result against the Socceroos.Australia, meanwhile, are also seeking their first-ever World Cup knockout victory, setting up a high-pressure

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in his team's preparation for Saturday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia, insisting the players are ready for the challenge.Speaking ahead of the knockout tie at Arrowhead Stadium, Ayew acknowledged the difficulty of the opposition but backed the game plan put in place by coach Carlos Queiroz."Colombia are a top side, and it's going to be a difficult game, but I'm confident about the tactics

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars are ready for the pressure of knockout football, insisting the team's World Cup campaign truly begins with Friday's clash against Colombia.After progressing from Group L as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams, Ghana now face an unbeaten Colombian side for a place in the Round of 16.Queiroz believes success will depend on courage as much as talent."The real World Cup starts now for us," he said."It's