Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has tipped Antoine Semenyo to play a decisive role for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the forward as a central figure in the teamâ??s ambitions for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Semenyo has enjoyed a standout campaign that has significantly raised his profile on the international stage. The Ghana forward impressed with AFC Bournemouth, registering 10 goals and three assists, before securing a move to Manchester

Ghana continue their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 6:45pm GMT.The match offers Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz another chance to assess his squad ahead of the tournament in North America, where Ghana will face Panama, England and Croatia in Group L.It will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations and the first time Wales have hosted African opposition.For

Christopher Bonsu Baah has completed a remarkable rise in his career after being named in Ghana's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 21-year-old winger earned his place in Carlos Queiroz's squad following an outstanding season with Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, where he emerged as one of the club's most influential attacking players.Bonsu Baah featured in 32 league matches, scoring three goals and providing 13 assists as Al Qadsiah enjoyed a strong campaign.His

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has encouraged Ghanaians ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament, as he and his charges dream of success at the mundial.The West African football heavyweights are set to compete at the global showpiece, which kick-start next week, after booking a place for the expanded tournament to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Ghana are paired in Group L against European giants, England, 2018 World Cup finalists, Croatia and Panama. The Black

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has called on Ghanaians to trust the players selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting difficult decisions were necessary to build a balanced squad capable of competing at the tournament.Speaking after announcing his final squad, the Portuguese coach struck a hopeful but realistic tone, saying the team's objective is to bring joy to the nation while acknowledging that squad selection will always generate debate."My message is positive,

Ghana's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup boasts a strong core of players who played key roles during the country's successful qualification campaign, with captain Jordan Ayew and striker Antoine Semenyo emerging as the most experienced members of the squad.Ayew and Semenyo each featured in all 10 of Ghana's World Cup qualifying matches, underlining their importance to the Black Stars' journey to the global showpiece.The duo were instrumental in helping

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has revealed that Ghana only had their full squad available on the eve of Tuesday's friendly against Wales, describing the situation as one of the unique challenges facing national team coaches in modern football.The Portuguese coach said player welfare had been prioritised after many squad members arrived in camp following the conclusion of their club commitments across Europe.According to Queiroz, more than half of the squad were unavailable

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has backed defender Derrick Luckassen to shine in the absence of Alexander Djiku at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.The Pafos FC defender earned a late call-up to replace Djiku, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury setback.Speaking in an interview, the experienced tactician affirmed Luckassen will perform to the extreme at the global showpiece.â??Itâ??s one of those moments we donâ??t like. Djiku got injured during the Cup Final.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has explained his decision to call up Derrick Luckassen as a replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament in North America.The Pafos FC defender earned a late call-up to replace Djiku, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury setback.Despite earning a late invite, the Dutch-born Ghanaian centre-back has made the Black Stars final squad for the tournament.Speaking in an interview, the former Real Madrid

Head coach of the Black Stars Carlos Queiroz has said that his outfit will fight with a winning mentality at the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.Ghana are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, after booking a place for the expanded tournament to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African football heavyweights are paired in Group L against European giants, England, 2018 World Cup finalists, Croatia and Panama. Ghana will open their account against

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz insists his players are ready to lay their bodies on the line as the team gears up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African football heavyweights are set to compete at the global showpiece, which kick-start next week, after booking a place for the expanded tournament to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Ghana are paired in Group L against European giants, England, 2018 World Cup finalists, Croatia and Panama. The

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz insists his players are ready to lay their bodies on the line as the team gears up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African football heavyweights are set to compete at the global showpiece, which kick-start next week, after booking a place for the expanded tournament to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Ghana are paired in Group L against European giants, England, 2018 World Cup finalists, Croatia and Panama. The

Ghanaâ??s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has disclosed that the government has secured 1,000 tickets in advance for supporters of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as one of the most expensive ever for fans.He explained that the early acquisition was a strategic decision aimed at preventing escalating costs and ensuring Ghanaian fans are not priced out of the competition.â??It is really nightmarish and a difficult

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has firmly rejected allegations that tickets secured for Ghanaian supporters for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being sold through illegal channels, insisting that the government is not involved in any form of commercial resale.Speaking on the issue in an interview with Citi News, the minister stressed that public funds are not being used to finance ticket procurement or distribution arrangements linked to the tournament.â??We

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has the quality to â??surprise peopleâ? at the tournament in North America.Speaking ahead of Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, Ayew said the squad is focused on delivering strong performances as part of their build-up to the global showpiece. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 GMT.The fixture will also

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has hailed Antoine Semenyo's outstanding season, backing the forward to translate his club form into the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City forward has been included in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the tournament in North America after his superlative performances.After joining City in January from AFC Bournemouth, Semenyo scored 17 league goals and earned a place on the shortlist for the Premier League

Ghana's Group L opponents Croatia have announced their final squad for the 2026 World Cup, including veterans Ivan Perisic and Luka Modric. The 2018 World Cup runners-up also included Manchester City stars Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol with goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic also making list.The Eastern Europeans have been camping in Rijeka for the past week preparing for the tournament.Croatia will face Belgium on Tuesday, June 2nd, in a friendly before engaging Slovenia five

Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars will miss dependable defender Alexander Djiku ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spartak Moscow centre-back failed to pass a late fitness test and has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury.Djiku arrived in camp late after picking a knock during the Russian Cup final against Krasnador, but hoped to recover in time for the competition.However, after several test, the French-born defender could not make it and had to be replaced

The announcement of Ghanaâ??s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated plenty of debate among supporters, with several high-profile names surprisingly left out by head coach Carlos Queiroz.While injuries and tactical considerations played a role in some omissions, the excluded players are talented enough to form a formidable starting XI capable of competing at the highest level.Here is a look at Ghanaâ??s strongest XI of players who missed out on the final

Andre Ayew's hopes of becoming the first Ghanaian to play at four FIFA World Cups fizzled into thin air after new coach Carlos Queiroz failed to name him in his final squad. The 36-year-old, holder of Ghana's most appearances for the Black Stars, looked to be making his way back into the national team after a decent cameo in Holland with NAC Breda, a club he joined in February 2026. Ayew made 17 appearances and scored one league goal but it was not enough as NAC suffered