Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has praised the competitive environment fostered within the Black Stars squad, saying it ensures that every player must earn their place for the 2026 FIFA World Cup."He said everybodyâ??s going to get their fair chance. We have very good players in Ghana, Africa, and Europe. Qualifying with the team doesnâ??t really guarantee you a spot at the World Cup. You have to prove that you can be there," Mensah explained.According to the Auxerre

Auxerre defender Gideon Mensah has expressed pride and excitement after playing a key role in the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Mensah was influential throughout the qualifiers, missing only the final group match against Comoros in Accra, and contributed a couple of assists that helped Ghana secure their spot at next yearâ??s tournament. This marks a consecutive World Cup appearance for Mensah, following his participation

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed uncertainty over whether goalkeeper Benjamin Asare will feature in Fridayâ??s Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Japan.â??Benjamin Asare is very healthy. Due to the time difference and long travel, we have to see how he feels and see whether he can play,â? Addo said on Thursday.The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper joined the Black Stars camp later than most of the squad but is expected to take part in the teamâ??s final training

Ghana head coach Otto Addo expressed optimism as the Black Stars prepare to face Japan in their Kirin Challenge Cup friendly at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday."We are very, very pleased to be here. This is not our first time; we know the Japanese Federation has a very, very strong team," Addo said.He praised the organisation of the trip and the smooth preparation so far, adding that the match will be challenging but winnable."I think so far everything went

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has explained the reasons behind defender Mohammed Salisuâ??s late arrival to the Black Stars camp in Japan ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea.Speaking on Thursday, Addo said the AS Monaco defender missed the initial part of the camp due to an injury sustained after his last match in France, which required treatment before joining the squad.â??Salisu had suffered an injury after his last match in France, so he was getting

Ghana head coach Otto Addo says Japanâ??s remarkable progress since their last meeting with the Black Stars in 2022 highlights the growing strength of Asian football.The two sides last met three years ago, when Japan defeated Ghana 4â??1 in a friendly as part of preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. On Friday, they meet again in the Kirin Challenge Cup at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi, with kickoff scheduled for 10:20 a.m. Ghana time (7:20 p.m. local time). The

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has acknowledged the strength and tactical discipline of Japan as the Black Stars prepare to face the Asian side in an international friendly at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday.Speaking ahead of the match, Addo described Japan as a well-organised team capable of adapting their play in different phases of the game.â??Yeah, I think they still have a variety in the same system, so they can stay in the low block, where they look like defending the

Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes his squad proved at the 2022 World Cup that they can compete with top teams on their best days.Ghana will face Japan at Toyota Stadium on Friday, November 14, in the Kirin Cup, with kick-off set for 10:20 a.m., as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.The Black Starsâ?? only victory at Qatar 2022 came in a 3-2 win over South Korea, while defeats to Portugal and Uruguay ended their campaign.Speaking ahead of the Japan clash, Addo acknowledged

Black Stars coach Otto Addo, on behalf of his players, has extended condolences to the families of victims of the tragic El-Wak stampede in Accra.Speaking ahead of Fridayâ??s Kirin Cup clash against Japan at Toyota Stadium, Addo said: "We had a serious matter in Accra, where six people died, and the Black Stars surely first of all want to send out our deepest condolences and sympathy to the families, and friends of those who died, and we pray for those who are still in hospital."It's

Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Philemon McCarthy has called on head coach Didi Dramani to balance player development with consistent results if he hopes to succeed at the club.In an interview with ghanasportspage.com, McCarthy praised Dramaniâ??s long-term vision of building a youthful and dynamic squad but warned that Hearts fans demand immediate success.â??Hearts of Oak are always hungry for trophies. Theyâ??ve gone four years without winning the league. The fans donâ??t

Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has been voted the PFA Championship Fansâ?? Player of the Month for October following a blistering run of form with Coventry City.The 26-year-old scored six goals in as many matches during the month, helping Coventry rise to the top of the EFL Championship table after 15 games.His clinical finishing and consistent performances also pushed him to the summit of the leagueâ??s scoring chart with ten goals so far this season.Thomas-Asanteâ??s

Ghana coach Otto Addo expects a difficult test against Japan but remains upbeat about his teamâ??s chances of claiming victory in their upcoming friendly.The Black Stars will lock horns with the Samurai Blue at the Toyota Stadium on Friday, November 14, in the Kirin Cup, with kick-off set for 10:20 a.m.Speaking ahead of the clash, the 50-year-old tactician admitted Japan poses a strong challenge but believes Ghana has enough quality to triumph despite the absence of several key

Swedru All Blacks supporters have warned head coach Ahmed Ibrahim Fathy to secure victory against Hearts of Oak on Saturday or face calls for his dismissal.The Ghana Premier League returnees have endured a difficult start to the 2025/26 season, sitting 15th with only seven points from nine matches, one place above the relegation zone.The teamâ??s recent form has sparked growing frustration among supporters.In a strongly worded statement, the Supporters Union criticised the coachâ??s

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says Black Stars are not taking the upcoming friendly games against Japan and South Korea lightly. As part of the team's build-up to the 2026 World Cup, Ghana will face Japan in a Kirin Cup on Friday, November 14, at the Toyota Stadium, with kick-off scheduled at 10:20 am, before taking on South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, in Seoul.Despite key players being left out of the squad for the

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko says his outfit are making deliberate effort to improve their goalscoring ahead of Techiman Eleven Wonders showdown.In a high-stake Ghana Premier league matchday 10 clash on Sunday, Eleven Wonders will play host to the Yellow and Mauve.The match, scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams will be yearning for maximum points.The former Ghana Premier League champions emerged as one

Head coach of Ibrahim Tanko has eulogized the inclusion of duo Prince Owusu and Kelvin Nkrumah in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea, describing their call ups as well-deserved. The pair joins Hearts of Oak captain Benjamin Asare as the only home-based players to have made the cut for the upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea.Ghana are set to face Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, before taking

Head coach of Asante Kotoko Abdul Karim Zito has expressed satisfaction following stalemate against Vision FC in an outstanding Ghana Premier League clash on Wednesday.The match, held at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.Speaking after the match, the former Dreams FC tactician was left to rue missed chances in the highly competitive clash, while expressing satisfaction with the draw."We

Head coach of Vision FC, Nana Kwaku Agyemang has expressed his disappointment following stalemate against Asante Kotoko in an outstanding Ghana Premier League clash on Wednesday.The match, held at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.However, Nana Kwaku Agyemang, who was keen for victory has expressed his appointment after sharing spoils with the Porcupine Warriors.â??Itâ??s a big disappointing

Former Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Francis Oti Akenteng, has called for support for Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Addo has qualified the senior national team for the Mundial, having finished at the top of Group I with 25 points to become the first coach to lead the Black Stars to a back-to-back World Cup qualification.This comes after the former Borussia Dortmund coach failed to steer the team to qualify for the

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that the state did not fund Black Stars' upcoming friendly games against Japan and South Korea.As part of the team's preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the senior national team are currently in Asia preparing for the friendly encounters.The Black Stars will come up against Japan in a Kirin Cup on Friday, November 14, before taking on South Korea in Seoul four days later.Speaking