Ghana defender Marvin Senaya has been recognised among the elite performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage after being included in Optaâ??s Best XI, following a string of commanding displays for the Black Stars.The AJ Auxerre right-back featured in all three of Ghanaâ??s group matches against Panama, England and Croatia, steadily growing in influence as the tournament progressed.His most eye-catching performance came against England, where he produced a disciplined

Former Ghana international Abdul Majeed Waris has praised the Black Stars for securing qualification to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while urging the team to learn from their mistakes ahead of the crucial Round of 32 clash against Colombia.Ghana sealed their place in the knockout phase after finishing third in Group L, setting up a tough encounter with the South American side scheduled for Saturday, July 4.The Black Stars began their campaign with a narrow victory

Vision FC have confirmed the appointment of Montenegrin coach Predrag Jaredic as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.The 40-year-old replaces Nana Kweku Agyeman, who stepped down from his role following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.Jaredic arrives with a UEFA A Licence and a strong reputation for youth development after spending the last six years with Chinese Super League side Qingdao Hainiu FC, where he served as head coach of the club's

Former Ghana international Jonathan Mensah has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their crucial Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana booked their place in the knockout stage after finishing third in Group L, setting up a high-stakes encounter with the South American side scheduled for Saturday, July 4.The Black Stars opened their campaign with a narrow win over Panama, shared

Former Italy international Mario Balotelli has expressed his admiration for Ghana and Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo.Semenyo, who joined the Premier League giants in the January window has been one of Ghanaâ??s standout performers in recent times, earning plaudits for his energy, direct attacking style and ability to trouble defenders with his strength and pace.The versatile forward has continued his fine form at the 2026 World Cup, playing a key role in Ghanaâ??s

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli has declared his support for Ghana at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he is proud of his Ghanaian roots and enjoys watching the Black Stars play.With Italy absent from the tournament, the ex-AC Milan and Manchester City forward revealed he is firmly backing Ghana to succeed at the global showpiece.â??There is no Italy in the World Cup, so I support Ghana. I am from Ghana, and Iâ??m proud,â? Balotelli said.Meanwhile, Balotelli

Italian side Como are eyeing a move for Ghana international Jerome Opoku following an outstanding performances at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.Opoku, who currently plays for Turkish outfit Istanbul Basaksehir, has attracted growing interest after a series of commanding displays for both club and country in recent times.The towering centre-back has been one of Ghanaâ??s standout performers at the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada

Spain could be set for a major setback ahead of the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nico Williams at risk of missing the remainder of the tournament due to an injury setback.Williams sustained a significant muscle problem during Spainâ??s recent group-stage fixture, prompting immediate concern from the national teamâ??s medical staff.As per reports, the Athletic Bilbao star could miss the remainder of the World Cup, dealing a huge blow to Spainâ??s attacking

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has praised the outstanding performance of African nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after nine teams secured qualification to the knockout stage of the tournament.For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, 90 percent of Africaâ??s representatives advanced from the group phase, marking a major milestone for football on the continent and highlighting Africaâ??s growing strength on the global stage.The

Egypt star Mohamed Salah is a major doubt for the2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia due to muscle injury.The pacey winger and experienced winger suffered a strain in the posterior muscles during the 1-1 draw against Iran in Egyptâ??s final Group G fixture, a result that secured their historic qualification to the knockout stage.Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of the match after feeling discomfort, sparking immediate concern over the severity of the injury.According