Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah believes Ghana's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup provides a strong foundation for the future despite the team's Round of 32 exit.Ghana's campaign came to an end on Friday after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City, where Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal to send the South Americans into the next round.Although disappointed by the result, Mensah said the players could leave the tournament with their heads held high

The Black Queens have received a revised fixture schedule for the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following adjustments to the tournament programme by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Kim Lars Bjorkegren's side will open their Group C campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The match will kick off at 17:00 GMT.Ghana will return to the same venue on Sunday, August 2, to face

Ghana's Black Queens will now be based in Casablanca for the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revised its logistical arrangements for the tournament.The Black Queens, who are in Group D, were originally scheduled to set up camp in Fez during the group phase.However, CAF has informed participating teams of changes to the tournament's operational plans, with Ghana's base switched from

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes Ghana's defensive performance was a positive takeaway from their World Cup campaign, despite the team crashing out in the Round of 32 following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Speaking in a post-game press conference with Sporty TV, Ayew acknowledged the progress made under recently appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz while highlighting areas that still need improvement.â??We have a new manager; he just came two months ago trying to install

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo praised his players' commitment and quality after they secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana national football team.An early strike from Jhon Arias proved decisive as Colombia booked a meeting with Switzerland national football team in the knockout stage.Speaking after the match, Lorenzo admitted Ghana made life difficult for his side despite Colombia creating enough opportunities

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku says Ghana will use the lessons from their FIFA World Cup exit to improve as attention turns to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghana's campaign ended in the Round of 32 following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium, where Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute.Speaking to the media, Opoku admitted the Black Stars fell short of their objective but congratulated Colombia for advancing to the next

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their FIFA World Cup disappointment by focusing on the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The left-back made the remarks after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium, where Jhon Arias' first-half goal ended the Black Stars' campaign.Reflecting on the defeat, Mensah admitted the squad owed a response to themselves, their families and supporters,

Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to remain united following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.Addressing the players and technical team in the dressing room after the match at Kansas City Stadium, Adams thanked them for their commitment throughout the tournament and praised the coaching staff for their efforts behind the scenes."Let's continue to be

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has criticised the Black Stars' performance following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning the team's lack of urgency and tactical approach.Ghana's campaign came to an end in Kansas City after Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match, with the Black Stars failing to register a single shot on target.Speaking on SuperSport after the game, Gyan expressed his disappointment with Ghana's

Morocco will attempt to keep Africaâ??s World Cup dream alive when they face co-hosts Canada in the opening Round of 16 fixture on Saturday in Houston.The Atlas Lions head into the contest full of confidence after surviving a dramatic last-32 encounter against the Netherlands, where they struck a 91st-minute equaliser before sealing qualification with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory.That result extended Moroccoâ??s unbeaten run to nine matches since the Africa Cup of Nations

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience as the team works to find the right balance under recently appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz.Speaking in a post-game press conference with Sporty TV after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the World Cup Round of 32, Ayew expressed his frustrations but stressed that Queiroz needs time to implement his style."We have a new manager; he just came two months ago trying to install his style, and people are adjusting,"

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has called for Ghana to be more threatening in attack after the team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 32 stage following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Competing in his first World Cup, Opoku delivered another top performance for Ghana but was left frustrated by the team's blunt attack.Jhon Arias's 14th-minute goal proved the difference as Ghana failed to register a single shot on target across 90 minutes.Speaking in a

Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Friday extended a frustrating record for the Black Stars: they have never beaten a South American opponent at the World Cup.The loss means Ghana remain winless in four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage.In four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage, Ghana have suffered three defeats and one draw.The first came during Ghana's debut in 2006 when Brazil swept

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz described the World Cup exit as a deeply disappointing outcome after the Black Stars were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in Kansas City.Speaking after the Round of 32 defeat, the Portuguese coach pointed to his teamâ??s effort but admitted the result fell short of expectations.â??Itâ??s a disappointing result. Itâ??s disappointing because the boys worked hard. They tried their best. But the reality is that, on the day, especially in terms of passing

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has admitted the Black Stars were beaten by the better team after their 1-0 defeat to Colombia brought an end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.The Black Stars struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the Round of 32 contest in Kansas City on Saturday, with Colombia controlling large spells of the match before securing a deserved place in the last 16.Carlos Queiroz acknowledged that his side were second best on the day."They controlled

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has deferred a definitive decision on his future with the Black Stars following the teamâ??s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars bowed out of the expanded tournament in the Round of 32 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium.An early 14th-minute strike by Colombia's Jhon Arias, capitalising on a defensive lapse right after Ghanaian right-back Marvin Senaya was forced off with an injury, proved

The Black Stars have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia at the round of 32. An early strike from Jhon Arias was enough as the South Americans edge the Black Stars to reach the last 16.Colombia will now face Switzerland in the next stage while the Black Stars return to Ghana for a thorough post-mortem of their tournament.Meanwhile, here are the five things GHANASoccernet picked from the defeat to Colombia in Kansas City.Senaya's injury

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has admitted Colombia deserved to progress after the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat in the Round of 32 on Friday.The Black Stars struggled to impose themselves throughout the contest in Kansas City, producing no shots on target as Jhon Arias' first-half goal proved enough to send the South Americans into the Round of 16.Speaking after the match, Ayew conceded that Colombia were the superior side on the day and

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has defended head coach Carlos Queiroz, emphasizing that instilling a new tactical philosophy takes time.Speaking after the Black Stars' elimination from the 2026 World Cup, the veteran forward defended the squad's slow adaptation period, noting that immediate transformations are unrealistic in modern international football.Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a Round of 32 fixture in Kansas City on Saturday morning, with Jhon Arias scoring the only

Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Friday.The Black Stars finished the tournament with one win, one draw and two defeats, scoring just two goals while conceding three across four matches.Despite entering the competition without several key players, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku through injury, Ghana produced a disciplined and competitive campaign under coach Carlos Queiroz.After