Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has declared himself fit ahead of the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in North America. The experienced defender had been a major fitness concern for Senegal in recent weeks after sustaining an injury while on club duty, raising fears that he could miss part of the tournament. However, with the World Cup set to begin on June 11, Koulibaly has reassured supporters that he is back to full fitness and preparing alongside his teammates.Speaking

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to embrace the weight of expectation that comes with representing Ghana, urging them to commit fully to building a team capable of â??making historyâ? on the global stage.Addressing the squad during a motivational session, the veteran coach reflected on Ghanaâ??s past World Cup experiences and stressed the need for higher standards as preparations continue for upcoming international fixtures.â??Okay, guys,

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has acknowledged that the absence of Mohammed Kudus will be a major setback for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while insisting that injuries are an unavoidable part of the game.The 25-year-old, who was expected to return to full fitness in late April after a hamstring problem, suffered a relapse that ruled him out for the rest of the season and ultimately forced his exclusion from Carlos Queirozâ??s final 26-man

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars have settled into camp with strong focus and unity as preparations continue ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States.Speaking from the teamâ??s training base, Asante Twum described the atmosphere within the squad as positive, stressing that both players and technical staff remain fully committed to the task ahead.â??We are happy in camp, we are a focused group,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Stars will not play any further friendly matches before their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana had been expected to wrap up their preparations with an additional fixture following a 1-1 draw against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium. Jamaica and Honduras were initially considered as possible opponents, but plans collapsed after Honduras withdrew from negotiations.Speaking on the situation, GFA Communications

Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor says Ghana have the potential to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists their campaign will hinge on a positive start to the tournament.The current Gor Mahia head coach believes victory in the opening group fixture will set the tone for Ghanaâ??s performance at the global showpiece, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Speaking

Former Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has thrown his support behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the team is well-placed to compete on footballâ??s biggest stage.The tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will see Ghana feature in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Akonnor, who currently leads Gor Mahia, urged supporters to trust the technical leadership and avoid excessive criticism