Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has praised Caleb Yirenkyi after the young midfielder scored Ghanaâ??s only goal in the teamâ??s final friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Yirenkyi found the net for the first time in national team colours during Ghanaâ??s game against Wales, continuing his rise in the Black Stars setup. The talented midfielder delivered an impressive performance and caught the attention of his coach ahead of the tournament in the United States,

Black Princesses captain Linda Owusu Ansah has received a late call-up to the Black Queens squad for the June FIFA Women's international window.The midfielder has been drafted into camp following the withdrawal of Alexandre Emefa Tay, who has been excused from the squad due to academic commitments.Owusu Ansah's inclusion is another significant step in the development of one of Ghana's brightest young talents.The former Ampem Darkoa Ladies player has established herself

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, to watch Black Stars' Group L 2026 World Cup opener against Panama.According to a report by Graphic Online, the Asantehene was in Poland last week and travels to Canada from there to inspire the playing body ahead of the game.He will be the Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Business Summit, taking place in Toronto, Canada, from June 15 to 21.The event is being

The English Football Association (FA) is reportedly considering boycotting the traditional pre-match handshake with Ghana star Thomas Partey ahead of the showdown at the 2026 World Cup tournament.Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder, who now plays for Spanish outfit Villarreal is currently facing trial in the United Kingdom on seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.The midfielder, who has been named in Ghanaâ??s final World Cup squad denied all charges and entered

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku believes the Black Stars produced a performance to be proud of despite being denied victory in a 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night.The Black Stars looked set to hand new head coach Carlos Queiroz a winning start after Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first senior international goal in the 66th minute.However, Lewis Koumas struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a draw for the hosts at the Cardiff City Stadium.While disappointed not to secure

Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow has praised Ghana as a "very good side" after the Black Stars held his team to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.The match served as an important test for both nations, with Ghana continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while Wales looked to maintain their impressive form under head coach Craig Bellamy.Despite needing a stoppage-time equaliser from Lewis Koumas to avoid defeat, Darlow

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has praised Ghana's quality after his side battled back to secure a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.The Black Stars appeared on course for victory after Caleb Yirenkyi scored his maiden international goal in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas struck deep into stoppage time to earn Wales a share of the spoils.Speaking after the game, Bellamy was full of admiration for Ghana, acknowledging the strength

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed satisfaction with his players' commitment to his game plan, insisting that the team will only get better as they continue to work together.Speaking after Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales in their final pre-World Cup friendly, the Portuguese tactician highlighted the respect and discipline shown by the squad in executing his tactical instructions."What really pleased me a lot is the way the players listened to my instruction;

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has shared his excitement following Caleb Yirenkyi's debut goal for the Black Stars in the iconic number 3 shirt.Yirenkyi found the back of the net in Ghana's 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday, pouncing on a rebound from Ernest Nuamah, donning the number 3 jersey famously associated with Gyan during his illustrious career with the national team.Taking to social media, Gyan responded with a cryptic but telling post. "Jonathan Mensah

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear that reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is both the team's main goal and his top priority, stressing that everything is geared toward achieving that target.Speaking after Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales in their final pre-tournament friendly, the Portuguese tactician outlined the immediate objective."At the end, we have to qualify for the second round. That is the main goal of the team and my

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has given his stamp of approval to observations that Black Stars defender Jonas Adjetey stepped up in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales, despite struggling in recent outings.Taking to social media after the match, Gyan simply wrote "FACTS" in response to a post highlighting that Adjetey, who has been poor in recent games, delivered a much-improved performance against the Welsh.The friendly at Cardiff City Stadium saw Ghana take the lead

Woking Football Club has officially announced the signing of English-Ghanaian defender Zico Asare on a two-year deal from Harrogate Town.The 25-year-old brings extensive EFL and National League experience, having begun his development at Fulham's youth academy at age 8 before spending over a decade with the Cottagers.Asare's journey includes spells at Oxford City and Maidenhead United. He joined League Two's Harrogate Town in July 2024, making 34 appearances in his

Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana, but a stoppage-time equaliser denied the Black Stars victory as they drew 1-1 with Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night.The international friendly marked the first game of Carlos Queiroz's tenure as Ghana coach and formed part of the team's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Wales started brightly and tested Lawrence Ati-Zigi on several occasions in the opening stages, but the Ghana goalkeeper produced important saves

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars are now winless in their last six matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Wales on Tuesday night.The friendly encounter at Cardiff City Stadium was seen as an important opportunity for Ghana to build confidence after a difficult run of results, but the team was once again denied victory despite showing encouraging signs.Wales made a bright start and threatened to take control of the match in the opening stages. The hosts created

Spanish giants FC Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to secure the signing of teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge KV during the summer transfer window, according to reports from Diario SPORT.The eighteen-year-old left winger is widely considered one of the brightest young prospects and most explosive attacking talents in Belgian football.Club Brugge recently rejected Barcelona's initial formal transfer offer, firmly labelling the proposed economic package as

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has praised Ernest Nuamah following the winger's impressive performance in the Black Stars' 1-1 draw with Wales on Tuesday night.Nuamah was one of Ghana's brightest performers at the Cardiff City Stadium, causing constant problems for the Welsh defence with his pace, direct running and attacking intent, particularly after the break.The Lyon winger played a key role in Ghana's opening goal, producing the initial effort that led to Caleb

Carlos Queiroz's first match as Black Stars coach ended in a 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night as Ghana continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced Portuguese coach, appointed in April to replace Otto Addo, took charge of the national team for the first time at the Cardiff City Stadium and saw his side come within moments of securing victory.Wales started brightly and looked the more dangerous side in the opening stages. The hosts created

Caleb Yirenkyi enjoyed a night to remember on Tuesday after scoring his first goal for the Black Stars in Ghana's 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff.The 19-year-old came off the bench in the second half and made an immediate impact, giving Ghana the lead in a friendly that formed part of the team's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Introduced in the 60th minute, Yirenkyi needed only six minutes to make his mark. After Wales failed to deal with a dangerous attack

Ghanaâ??s final 2026 FIFA World Cup group opponents Croatia suffered a setback in their preparations after falling 2-0 to Belgium in a pre-tournament friendly on Tuesday in Rijeka.The result comes as both teams fine-tune their squads ahead of the global showpiece, where Croatia are grouped with Ghana and are scheduled to face the Black Stars in their last group match on June 27.Belgium, who will open their World Cup campaign against Egypt on June 15, took control of the contest

Bafana Bafana have finally touched down in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing an end to an anxious travel saga triggered by visa complications that briefly disrupted their departure from South Africa. The squad, originally set to fly out on Sunday, only made the journey on Monday night after a 24-hour delay forced urgent intervention from football authorities and government stakeholders. The situation had threatened to derail early preparations, but swift coordination