The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended congratulations to the Black Stars for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across North America next year.Ghana secured their place in the 2026 World Cup in October and will learn their opponents on December 5, when the official draw takes place in Washington, D.C.In a statement, the Embassy said: â??Though we are a little late, no less excited to congratulate the Ghana Black Stars on qualifying for the

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu faces a potentially long spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious injury during the Black Starsâ?? 2-0 friendly defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The Toulouse player was stretchered off the pitch midway through the match after sustaining a broken leg, leaving teammates and fans visibly shaken.Toulouse FC quickly released an official statement offering their full support. "The images are terrible, and we send you all

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed satisfaction after his side sealed a composed 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday, describing the performance as an important step in their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both nations have already secured qualification for next summerâ??s expanded global showpiece, but it was the Samurai Blue who looked sharper and more fluid at Toyota Stadium.Takumi Minamino broke the deadlock after 16 minutes, finishing

Despite Ghanaâ??s loss to Japan in Niigata on Friday, head coach Otto Addo expressed satisfaction with the exposure gained by the younger members of his squad, describing the match as an important learning opportunity.With several regular starters unavailable, Addo used the friendly to test emerging talents and fringe players vying for future call-ups. The Black Stars boss believes the experience will accelerate their development.â??We used our young players, and they did

Ghana head coach Otto Addo did not hold back in his assessment of the Black Starsâ?? 2-0 defeat to Japan in Fridayâ??s Kirin Cup friendly, openly acknowledging that the hosts were the better side throughout the encounter.The Samurai Blue dominated large moments of the game with their high-pressing, fast-paced attacking play, and Addo admitted his team struggled to match their intensity.â??Overall, we lost to Japan in terms of the number of shots they took,â? Addo said.â??Japan

Toulouse Football Club has issued a heartfelt statement following Francis Abuâ??s devastating leg break during Ghanaâ??s 2-0 defeat to Japan in Tokyo.Early in the second half, Abu went down after a severe ankle twist that left his teammates visibly shaken as medical teams rushed to his aid. "The images are terrible and we're sending all our thoughts and strength to you, Francis! The whole Club will be by your side to overcome this challenge," Toulouse declared,

Black Stars coach Otto Addo insists Japan deserved their victory over Ghana, blaming minor mistakes for his side's 2-0 defeat in the Kirin Cup tournament. The West Africans travelled to Nagoya with high hopes, having secured a fifth World Cup qualification in style.However, just 16 minutes into the game, former Liverpool winger Takumi Minamino opened the scoring for Japan before Doan Ritsu sealed victory on the hour mark."Japan is a very good team and played very well,

Ghana's Black Queens have made the final three-team shortlist for the women's national team of the year at the 2025 CAF Awards.The Black Queens were selected for the award after an impressive Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this year. The Black Queens finished the tournament as bronze medalist.Ghana will face competition from African champions Nigeria and silver medalists Morocco for the top award.��������

Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan in their Kirin Challenge Cup friendly at Toyota Stadium on Friday, November 14, 2025.The Black Stars, missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Thomas Partey, faced a confident Japanese side fresh from a historic 3-2 win over Brazil.Japan controlled possession early but initially found it difficult to break through Ghanaâ??s compact five-man defence. The deadlock was broken in the 16th minute when Watanabe Tsuyoshi

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has praised teammate Kaishu Sano for his decisive contribution after scoring the opener in the Samurai Blueâ??s 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The AS Monaco attacker struck in the 16th minute at the Toyota Stadium, finishing off a sweeping Japanese move that began with Sano winning possession in midfield.The Mainz midfielder drove forward intelligently before threading a perfectly weighted pass across the box for Minamino,

Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship on Friday night after Ghanaâ??s Francis Abu suffered a nasty ankle injury during the international friendly in Tokyo.Abu went down early in the second half with what appeared to be a severe ankle twist, leaving his teammates visibly distressed as they urgently called for medical assistance.The Toulouse midfielder was stretchered off, with early signs indicating he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Amid

Midfielder Francis Abu suffered a nasty injury during Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Japan, leaving the match under distressing circumstances.The Toulouse player twisted his ankle badly in the early in the second half, and the reaction from his teammates showed how serious the situation was. Several players looked visibly shaken as Abu went down, signalling immediately for medical support.The 24-year-old was unable to continue and had to be stretchered off the pitch,

Union Berlin defender Derrick Kohn has been handed his first Black Stars start in a high-profile friendly against Japan.The 25-year-old left-back, who lies his trade in the Bundesliga was named in the 22-man squad for the Kirin Cup tournament in Asia.Kohn had previously earned a call up for the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last month but was unable to feature due to delays in his nationality switch process.Following FIFA clearance, the enterprising left-back has

St. Patrickâ??s Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been handed his long-awaited debut start for the Black Stars in their high-profile Kirin Cup encounter against Japan on Friday in Nagoya.The 25-year-old shot-stopper steps in for Ghanaâ??s current first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, as Head Coach Otto Addo looks to assess squad depth and offer opportunities to emerging talents ahead of next yearâ??s major competitions.Anang, a former West Ham United goalkeeper, has

Derrick Kohn and Joseph Anang will make their debuts for Ghana on Friday as Antoine Semenyo captains the Black Stars in an international friendly against Japan.St Patrickâ??s Athletic goalkeeper Anang finally earns his first appearance after months in the squad without a cap, while Kohn starts at left-back following the completion of his switch from Germany.Their inclusion underscores Ghanaâ??s renewed emphasis on integrating emerging talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Semenyo

Ghana's Mohammed Kudus says he is happy with the confidence entrusted in him at Tottenham Hotspur which allows him to be more creative and flexible. Kudus is only behind Manchester City's Jeremy Doku as one of the leading dribblers in the Premier League.According to the 25-year-old, Spurs offers him the freedom which encourages him to take on players."Taking on the player. I just keep trying over and over again," he said on the Premier League's UNCUT."Even

Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus remains proud of the impact he has made at Tottenham Hotspur since his move from West Ham United in the summer transfer window. In ten Premier League matches, the Ghanaian talisman has already contributed five goals including four assists.Two of those assists came on his Spurs Premier League debut at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as they crashed Burnley 3-0."It was really really nice. Most importantly to get the win in front of the fans, that

Mohammed Kudus has praised Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr for his outstanding contribution at Tottenham Hotspur. Sarr has been a key figure at the North London club but barely gets the deserved applauds for his role in the team.Kudus, who joined Spur in the summer transfer window, has given the 23-year-old his flowers, claiming he offers a lot to the team."Really really nice. I think he offers a lot offensively as well. He can score goals. His energy, his work ethic

Mohammed Kudus has opened up on how growing up in his hometown Nima, Accra, shaped his career and the memories he made playing the sport. The Tottenham Hotspur star is one of Ghana's best players in the Premier League, enjoying a blistering start to life in North London following his move from West Ham United.In the latest episode of the Premier League's UNCUT, the 25-year-old disclosed that playing for a local club in Nima remains the highlight of his childhood."Playing

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars are in great shape to face Asian heavyweights Japan. The Black Stars will engage the Samurai Blues in their first game since qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Kirin Cup tournament is expected to test the West Africans readiness ahead of the competition to be held in North America next year.While the Black Stars are missing several key players, Semenyo - one of the best players in the Premier League this season -