Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng believes Ghana's current World Cup campaign could serve as an important stepping stone for the country's next generation of players.Ghana opened their tournament with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.The result handed the Black Stars a valuable three points after a match in which chances were scarce and both teams struggled to establish attacking rhythm.The

Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng has cautioned that Ghana's path at the World Cup remains challenging despite their dramatic opening victory over Panama.The Black Stars began their Group L campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Toronto on Wednesday.Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to seal all three points after a contest that appeared destined to end goalless.Speaking to Flashscore after the match, Boateng admitted he was pleased with the result

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has admitted he would not be surprised if the Black Stars suffer defeat against England in their crucial Group L clash at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face the Three Lions in their second group game on Tuesday, June 23, at the Gillette Stadium, with both sides seeking to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.The Black Stars, making their fifth appearance at the Mundial, began their campaign with

Ghana will seek to take a major step towards qualification for the knockout stages when they face England in their second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The Black Stars head into the highly anticipated clash full of confidence after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their tournament opener.Ghana struggled for large spells against the Central Americans but showed resilience and determination before snatching a late

Media mogul, Kwasi Twum, has endorsed the 2026 All Star Festival ahead of the event scheduled for July in Accra.The fifth edition of the All Star Festival, which features several top Ghanaian and African football stars, is set to take place in Accra next month following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.After four successful editions between 2022 and 2025, organisers, The BAC Group, have already begun preparations for what promises to be another exciting

England striker Ivan Toney believes the Black Stars of Ghana have enough quality to pose the Three Lions a threat ahead of their World Cup clash. The European giants will lock horns with the four-time African champions on Tuesday in Boston with hopes of securing an early progression to the round of 32.Both teams started the tournament on winning notes, with England beating Croatia 4-2 while Ghana scrambled to a 1-0 victory over Panama.Toney, who was an unused substitute in England's

England and Arsenal forward Noni Madueke is anticipating a tough challenge from Ghana ahead of their World Cup clash. The Three Lions got off to a bright start in Group L after beating 2018 runners up Croatia 4-2 last Wednesday, with Harry Kane netting a brace and strike from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.Ghana, on the other hand, defeated Panama 1-0, courtesy a last-gasp strike from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi.Ahead of Tuesday's blockbuster clash, Madueke - who is

England forward Bukayo Saka has trained with his teammates for the first time since the game against Croatia as the Three Lions prepare for Ghana's Black Stars. The Arsenal star has been struggling with Achilles tendinitis, a problem he has been carrying throughout the 2025/26 season, which saw him miss a handful of Arsenal matches.He started the game against Croatia from the bench and looked set for another role as a substitute as his fitness became a major concern.However,

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that his squad will continue to grow in cohesion and performance, following their opening victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Panama, a match that looked set to end without goals until late drama decided the contest.Forward Caleb Yirenkyi struck in the closing moments, finishing from a cross delivered by Brandon Thomas-Asante to secure all three points for the Black

Egypt secured a historic triumph in their football history on Monday morning after defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their second Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Mohamed Salah played a decisive role in the victory, as the Pharaohs came from behind at BC Place to record their first-ever win on the global stage.Despite falling behind early, Egypt showed composure and attacking intent throughout the contest, eventually turning the match around to claim top spot in Group G heading

Cape Verde wrote their name into World Cup history on Sunday night after scoring their first-ever goal at the tournament in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Uruguay in their second Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium.The encounter delivered end-to-end drama as both sides pushed relentlessly for maximum points in a fiercely contested battle.Uruguay were first to threaten in the 14th minute when Federico Valverde found space inside the box and shaped up for a promising

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has expressed optimism over Lawrence Ati-Zigi's chances of recovering in time for the Black Stars' crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting no decision will be rushed.The St. Gallen goalkeeper sustained an injury during Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in their tournament opener and has since undergone scans. While the official results are yet to be released, reports suggest the 29-year-old is a major doubt for Tuesday's

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has explained the rationale behind Carlos Queiroz's decision to include four goalkeepers in the Black Stars' World Cup camp, saying the move is aimed at improving the intensity and quality of training sessions rather than increasing matchday options.Although only Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare and Joseph Anang are part of Ghana's official 26-man World Cup squad, Solomon Agbasi has remained with the team in camp to support training

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has expressed complete confidence in the Black Stars' goalkeepers ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting they are fully prepared for the physical and technical demands of the encounter.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, the coach said preparations have been specifically tailored to England's attacking strengths, with the goalkeepers regularly exposed to match-specific scenarios during training."Obviously, England

The Black Starlets' nationwide talent identification programme moves to the Northern Region this weekend, with a two-day scouting exercise scheduled for June 22 and 23 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.The exercise forms part of preparations for Ghana's next U17 national team and will be led by newly appointed head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team.Activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. on both days, with players taking part in a series of assessment

The Black Stars continued their preparations for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England with another intense training session at Bryant University on Saturday.The mood at the Smithfield, Rhode Island campus was upbeat as head coach Otto Addo and his technical team put the players through high-intensity drills, tactical exercises and set-piece routines ahead of the crucial encounter.The session saw players compete fiercely during possession drills, while the

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Kassim Ocansey Mingle as head coach of the national U17 team for players born in 2010.Mingle will lead the technical team responsible for preparing the side for this year's WAFU B U17 Championship qualifiers. He will be assisted by Hamza Mohammed, while Stephen Ahorlu has been named goalkeepers coach, and Waisu Ali Mohammed will serve as team manager.The newly constituted technical team has already begun work, with a nationwide

Declan Rice has eased fears over his availability ahead of Englandâ??s World Cup meeting with Ghana on Tuesday night, insisting he is fully fit after a second-half injury scare in the opening win over Croatia.The Arsenal midfielder was withdrawn after appearing to struggle with discomfort in his hamstring and lower back, triggering concern within the England camp given his importance to the teamâ??s midfield structure.The incident briefly raised doubts about his readiness

Englandâ??s growing reliance on set pieces has drawn fresh encouragement from Declan Rice, who believes the national team can mirror the efficiency that powered Arsenal to silverware success.The midfielder, who delivered the decisive corner in Englandâ??s win over Croatia, says dead-ball situations are becoming a decisive weapon rather than a secondary option.England next take on Ghana in a decisive Group L clash on Tuesday, with a win securing qualification to the knockout

Norway will aim to continue their impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.While the Scandinavian side are chasing an early place in the knockout stage, Senegal heads into the contest under pressure after suffering defeat in their opening match against France.Match PreviewNorway returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years in emphatic fashion after thrashing Iraq 4-1 in their opening