Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed his gratitude to fans, teammates, and the entire football fraternity following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars sealed their spot at the global showpiece with a hard-fought win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, topping Group I to confirm their fifth consecutive appearance at the tournament.Ayew, who played a pivotal role throughout the qualifiers, registered 14 goal contributionsâ??seven

Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin has reminded his players to stay grounded despite their strong start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.â??We still need to push. We should be too excited after the two consecutive wins. We have now played five games, we have drawn three and we have won two. We still have more work to do,â? Ennin told Samartex TV after the match.His comments came after FC Samartex 1996 secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Eleven Wonders at the

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has declared that all eligible Ghanaian players, including England-based talents Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi, have an equal opportunity to represent the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after Ghana secured World Cup qualification, Adams emphasised that coach Otto Addo has complete freedom to select any player regardless of their previous involvement in the qualifying campaign."Every Ghanaian who knows how to play has the opportunity

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has noted that his team will aim to return to winning ways in their next outing in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The team from Kpando remains unbeaten since the start of the league campaign but is winless in their last two matches, drawing goalless with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak on the road.Now set to play a third consecutive away match when they face Gold Stars, Bashir Hayford insists that his team must make amends by securing

Emmanuel Mamah admitted it was a tough battle after his two goals powered FC Samartex 1996 to a 2-1 win over Eleven Wonders at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday afternoon.â??It was a difficult game, not easy at all. If look at the latter part of the game there was pressure on us: we are working on our game. I didnâ??t know I will score two goals today but I knew I will score. Iâ??m very happy and optimistic that things will get better for us," he told Samartex TV.The

South Africa striker Lyle Foster remains confident that Bafana Bafana can still secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to stay positive and back the team ahead of their decisive clash with Rwanda.The match, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, at 16:00 GMT, will be South Africaâ??s final fixture in the qualification seriesâ??one that could define their World Cup dream.To book a spot at next yearâ??s global showpiece, South Africa must defeat Rwanda

South Africa forward Lyle Foster has called on Bafana Bafana supporters to maintain hope as the national team faces a crucial World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday.With South Africa needing a victory over Rwanda and hoping for Nigeria to defeat Benin to secure qualification, Foster emphasised there's still everything to play for despite recent setbacks."No reason to feel despondent," Foster stated. "If there's nothing to play for or there's

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has backed Ghana for a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pointing to the Black Stars' quality players, rich history, and tournament experience as key factors for success.The visiting coach made the assessment after his team's 1-0 defeat to Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium, which secured the Black Stars' qualification for next year's global tournament."You [Ghana] have wonderful players, you have history, you

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has praised Ghana's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and backed the Black Stars to have an impressive campaign at next year's global tournament.The visiting coach made the comments after his team's 1-0 defeat to Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium, a result that secured the Black Stars' place at their fifth World Cup."You [Ghana] have wonderful players, you have history, you have experience and everything, so I am

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has admitted that he is worried about the team's inability to score goals in the Ghana Premier League in the ongoing campaign.Five matches into the 2025/26 campaign, the Phobians have only managed to score two goals, winning two games and drawing the other three.On Monday, October 13, Didi Dramani and his Hearts of Oak side had to settle for a point after a goalless stalemate against Heart of Lions in their Week 5 clash.Asked whether he

Cape Verde has secured its first-ever World Cup appearance after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday at the National Stadium in Praia, sending a nation of fewer than 600,000 people to the summer tournament.The Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks) had only reached their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and were widely expected to battle for second place in Group D during African World Cup qualifying, drawn alongside Cameroon.Under the guidance of manager Bubista, Cape Verde remained

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has praised Ghana's football pedigree, highlighting the Black Stars' "wonderful players" and rich history while backing them for success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The visiting coach made the complimentary remarks after his team's 1-0 defeat to Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium, a result that secured Ghana's qualification for next year's global tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico."You [Ghana] have wonderful

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, has shared his satisfaction with the team's goalless draw against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Monday.The team from Kpando locked horns with the Phobians today in a Week 5 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign staged at Accra Sports Stadium.At the end of an impressive performance from the two teams, neither side could score and had to settle for a point each.Speaking in his post-match interview, Bashir Hayford

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has stressed the importance of the upcoming friendly matches against Japan and South Korea, noting that he will use the games to assess players yet to have a chance with the national team.As reported by GHANAsoccernet last week, the Black Stars will embark on a tour to Asia in the November international break.During the tour, Otto Addoâ??s men will first lock horns with Japan on November 14 in Toyota during the prestigious Kirin Cup, before travelling

Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions played out a 0-0 draw at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, in a clash that tested the unbeaten runs of both sides.Despite dominating possession with 54%, Hearts of Oak struggled to break down a well-organised Lions defence.The hosts created more chances, registering 10 shots with three on target, but were unable to convert any into goals. Heart of Lions, while more conservative, made their presence felt on the break, though they failed to trouble

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has credited Black Stars Technical Director Winfried Schaefer for his invaluable guidance during the teamâ??s successful 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.Schaefer, who led Cameroon to the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2000, was appointed Technical Advisor of the Black Stars earlier this year and played a role in shaping the squadâ??s strategies. Ghana secured their spot in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with a 1-0 win over Comoros on

The head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has expressed hope that Ghanaian players will continue to excel at their respective clubs following a promising start to the 2025/26 football season. Although very early into the new season, several of Ghana's players, including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo,  and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, have been in sensational form for their clubs.According to the tactician, the abundance of quality players at home and abroad makes it difficult

Italian forward Mario Balotelli has opened up about his turbulent spell at Manchester City, claiming that the English media exaggerated stories about his off-field life during his time in the Premier League.Born in Italy to Ghanaian parents, Balotelli became one of footballâ??s most talked-about figures during his spell in England, where his talent and temperament often clashed in the public eye.The 35-year-old, who played under Roberto Mancini at City, said the scrutiny from

Ghana coach Otto Addo expressed satisfaction with his teamâ??s performance following the Black Starsâ?? 1-0 victory over Comoros, a result that secured Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Addo reflected on the challenges posed by the visitors. â??I think we had a good game. And now, we can maybe, for this little thing, use the word luck. The first three, four minutes, they had a good chance, but they didnâ??t score. In all,

The Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the first-leg Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier between Egypt and Ghanaâ??s Black Queens.The highly anticipated encounter is set for Wednesday, October 23, 2025, with kickoff at 19:00 local time. Both sides will be aiming to secure an early advantage in their quest for a place at the continental showpiece in Morocco.Under the guidance of Coach Kim Lars Björkegren, the Black