Ghana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey with a crucial opening match against Panama on 17 June, following the confirmation of the Group L fixtures after Fridayâ??s draw in Washington.The Black Stars will then face England on 23 June in what is expected to be their toughest group test. The final group match will see Ghana take on Croatia, with the date to be confirmed when FIFA releases the full tournament schedule on Saturday.Ghana are aiming to progress from the group

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars can still reach the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being placed in a difficult group.Ghana were drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama in Group L following Fridayâ??s ceremony in Washington.Reacting moments after the draw, Gyan urged Ghanaians to remain optimistic as the team prepares for its fifth appearance at the global showpiece.â??Itâ??s a tricky group. We will do our possible best to qualify

Ghanaâ??s route to the knockout phase at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now clear, after being drawn into Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. It is a challenging group, yet one that still offers a realistic path into the newly expanded Round of 32.England enter as one of the tournament favourites, loaded with top-level experience and depth across the pitch. Croatia, finalists in 2018 and semi-finalists in 2022, remain a tournament specialist side, capable of controlling

Ghana have been drawn into a challenging group alongside England, Croatia and Panama for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Fridayâ??s draw in Washington.The Black Stars now have a clear picture of the task ahead as they return to the global stage next summer.Placed in Pot 4 ahead of the ceremony, Ghana were always likely to face high-level opposition. Croatia, World Cup finalists in 2018 and semi-finalists in 2022, bring tournament pedigree and quality across the pitch.England

England international of Ghanaian descent Kobbie Mainoo is seeking for a winter Manchester United departure amid lack of playing opportunities.Mainoo is growing increasingly frustrated under manager Ruben Amorim, having struggled for game time since the commencement of the 2025/26 football campaign.The 20-year-old midfielder requested for a summer departure in search of regular playing time, but the Premier League giants botched to sanction a move.Per sources, Mainoo is pushing

FC Samartex 1996 will welcome defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars for their eagerly-awaited Western Derby on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Timber Giants occupy 7th position in the league standings on 18 points, 4 behind fourth-placed Gold Stars ahead of their Match Week 13 Ghana Premier League clash.Samartex have lacked the consistency that marked their title-winning campaign and have recorded a single win in their last five league matches (L1, W1, D3).They will look to beat

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has shared a positive update ahead of their important match against Hohoe United, revealing that two key players could return to the squad.Zito explained that Walid Neymar Fuseini and Seth Kwadwo will likely rejoin the team as they prepare for Sundayâ??s game. Their return would be a welcome boost for the Porcupine Warriors, who have been battling injury challenges since the start of the season.Kotoko enter the fixture with a mixed run of form,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is happy to finally enjoy a full week of training with his players, a break he believes will help the team prepare better for their next game.After a busy run of fixtures, he feels the extra days offer the chance to regroup, work on key areas, and allow the squad to rest properly.The Porcupine Warriors head into Sundayâ??s clash with Hohoe United with a mixed run of results, three draws, one win, and one defeat in their last five matches. For Zito,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito believes their dramatic 2-2 comeback against Medeama taught his players an important lesson about mindset.He stressed that the team learned how far a strong â??I can doâ? attitude can take them, especially in tough moments.The Porcupine Warriors enter their clash with Hohoe United after three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five matches. Zito feels the character his team showed in the Medeama game will be crucial as they move forward.When

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has made it clear that his team will approach Sundayâ??s match against Hohoe United with full seriousness, stressing that they will not underrate any opponent.His message comes as the Porcupine Warriors prepare for a tricky away fixture after a mixed run of three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five games.Facing a new team in the league brings its own challenges, but Zito believes their mindset remains the same."Well, it's

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito leads the team into Sundayâ??s clash with Hohoe United with a clear message: he and his players are fully prepared.The Porcupine Warriors travel for the match after a mixed run of three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five games, but the coach believes the work they have done puts them in a good place.When asked if his side is set for the challenge ahead, Zito kept it simple and direct."We are ready wherever. You see, we are training

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has actively represented Ghana and the African region at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, convened by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Korean Anti-Doping Agency (KADA), and the Busan Metropolitan Government from the 1st to â?? 5th of December 2025.Held once every six years, the global summit brings together more than 1,500 participants from over 190 countries to shape the next phase of anti-doping

Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, is confident that Ghana has the talent to make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup.After a disappointing campaign in 2024, the Black Stars bounced back strongly to secure qualification for next summerâ??s tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As the four-time African champions prepare to learn their group-stage opponents later today in Washington, DC, Appiahâ??who captained

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is confident the Black Stars will benefit from a favourable group when the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw takes place later today in Washington, D.C.Ghana, already assured of its place at next yearâ??s global tournament, will learn its group-stage opponents at the ceremony hosted at the John F. Kennedy Center.Looking ahead to the draw, Okraku expressed optimism that a positive outcome will lay the foundation for the teamâ??s

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has arrived in the United States ahead of Friday's World Cup group draw. The FA boss, one of many federation heads expected to grace the mammoth event, touched down in Washington to a warm reception from some fans of the Black Stars.Okraku, the second FA president to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup, is hoping for a favourable draw as Ghana eye an improved performance at next summer's tournament."I

Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has arrived in Washington, DC for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held on Friday, December 5, 2025. The former Ghana international received a rousing welcome from fans of the senior national team, who made their way to the American city.Addo became the first coach to lead Ghana to two World Cups after a successful qualifying run, which ended with the Black Stars topping Group I of the African qualifiers with 25 points.On Friday, Ghana

Black Queens and Brooklyn FC Women star, Jennifer Cudjoe, has hailed her teammates for their performance against the English Women's national team. The Black Queens suffered a 2-0 defeat to the European champions on Tuesday evening at St Mary's despite putting up a strong display.Cudjoe produced a solid midfielder performance alongside Grace Asantewaa but goals at either side of the half from Lucia Kendall and Alessia Russo was enough for England."Ending December

Black Queens forward Doris Boaduwaa believes the team is on the right track despite their international friendly defeat to England. Ghana lost to the European champions in a highly-competitive game at the St Mary's on Tuesday evening.The Lionesses got off to a brilliant start after Lucia Kendall opened the scoring in the sixth minute but waited till the final minute to get a second through star-player Alessia Russo, who converted from the spot.Boaduwaa was Ghana's best

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has shared a surreal moment after featuring for Ghana against England in an international friendly on Tuesday evening at St Mary's. The England-born, who featured for the youth teams of the European nation, switched nationality to play for the country of her father, Ghana.The game was more than a football match for the Nottingham Forest player, as she was overwhelmed with emotions, describing the moment as an honour for her."An

Coach Ibrahim Tanko has made a heartfelt plea to Medeama fans, calling on them to come out in their numbers and support the team in their upcoming clash against Berekum Chelsea.Tanko shared his worry about the way the team has been discussed in the media, noting that the negativity has been unfair, especially considering Medeamaâ??s strong position in the league."Honestly, it's difficult for me to say something because and the radio station that's supposed to call