The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has issued a firm caution to the Black Stars and all stakeholders involved in Ghana football, urging restraint and discipline following the teamâ??s opening victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the lawmaker stressed that the campaign is only just beginning and warned that early success must not breed complacency as the team advances through the group stage.Ghana opened their

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed suggestions that Caleb Yirenkyi was primarily used as a right-back under former Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting the youngster has largely operated in midfield throughout his career.The Portuguese tactician addressed the issue during a press conference after Ghana's win over Panama when asked about Yirenkyi's position under Addo.Queiroz rejected that characterisation, arguing that the FC Nordsjaelland player only featured

Ghanaian defender Thomas Boakye was on the scoresheet but could not prevent Ã?ngelholms FF from slipping to a 3â??2 defeat away to Tvååkers IF in Ettan Södra on Thursday evening.Boakye opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, timing his run perfectly to turn home and give the visitors a 1â??0 lead. Tvååkers hit back quickly through Mergim Laciâ??s equaliser on 27 minutes before Isak Wiman completed the turnaround ten minutes later to make it 2â??1 before

Cape Verdeâ??s World Cup story has been defined not only by results on the pitch but by a deeply personal moment for veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who has expressed delight after his mother secured a United States visa in time to watch him play against Uruguay this weekend.The 40-year-old, who delivered a commanding performance in Cape Verdeâ??s opening fixture, said the development carried enormous personal significance after years in which his family had struggled to share

Google and LALIGA are strengthening a close and strategic collaboration aimed at protecting intellectual property rights and fostering a safe, reliable, and transparent digital ecosystem.This joint cooperation, proactively developed throughout the 2025/26 season, has enabled notable progress in communication efficiency and in the prompt handling of notifications submitted by LALIGA.As a reflection of the success of this direct collaboration framework, a very significant reduction

Board chairman of the National Sports Authority, DR. Fred Awaah has backed the Black Stars to annex the 2026 World Cup title.The West African football heavyweights kick-started their World Cup campaign with a narrow win over Panama last Wednesday, thanks to Caleb Yirenkyiâ??s last-gasp strike.The Black Stars were pushed to their limits by a determined Panama side in Toronto, but the team showed resilience, composure and character to claim a 1-0 victory in a match that appeared

Head coach of South Africa Hugo Broos insists Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea to keep their knockout stage qualification hopes alive at the 2026 World Cup.After two group games, the Bafana Bafana has managed just a draw and a defeat, undermining their chances of reaching the knockout phase of the competition.Speaking after the sides 1-1 stalemate against Czech Republic at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Broos affirmed Bafana Bafana must beat Korea at all cost to book a

Scotland coach Steve Clarke has hailed Morocco ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup clash on Friday night, describing the Atlas Lions as a real â??top classâ?? team.In a highly competitive clash, the North African football heavyweights will lock horns with the European outfit in their second Group C match.However, Clarke admits his team will need to be at their absolute best to compete with the Atlas Lions, praising Moroccoâ??s overall balance, physical power and technical

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has dismissed growing calls for his resignation following the Bafana Bafana inconsistent performance at the 2026 World Cup.The Bafana Bafana has yet to record a win at the global showpiece after two group games, losing one and drawing one. South Africa succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match before playing out a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic on Thursday.Amid calls for his resignation, Broos has highlighted the teams upward trajectory

Germany defender Jonathan Tah has disclosed that he once had the chance to represent Ivory Coast at international level after being approached by the Ivorian Football Federation more than a decade ago.The Bayern Munich centre-back will face the Elephants in a crucial Group E clash in Toronto, making the fixture particularly special given his strong family connections to the West African nation.Speaking about the upcoming encounter with AZ, Tah admitted he was delighted when the

Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with winger Jérémy Doku over a new long-term contract, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.The pacey winger, who is currently on national team duty with Belgium has already settled key terms with the Premier League giants and is expected to sign a new five-year contract with an improved salary package.The 24-year-old Belgian international, who joined Manchester City to strengthen their attacking depth

The Black Stars returned to work on Thursday evening as preparations for their crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England got underway with a recovery session at Bryant University in Rhode Island.The session came less than 24 hours after Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match, thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner in Toronto.Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical team oversaw a carefully planned recovery programme aimed

Black Queens forward Doris Boaduwaa has poured out her support for Ghana captain Jordan Ayew following heavy criticisms after the Panama game. The Black Stars striker had a difficult game and had to be replaced late in the match, moments before Caleb Yirenkyi's winner.Fans of the Black Stars took to social media to establish their displeasure with some calling for the 24-year-old to start from the bench against England.However, Boaduwaa, who herself has faced similar criticisms,

Black Stars forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is beaming with confidence after Ghana left it late to beat Panama in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Caleb Yirenkyi tapped home to secure Ghana victory and put them in good position ahead of their second game against England.Issahaku started from the bench and was one of the players who added spark to Ghana's attack in the second half."Is always a pleasure and a dream to represent this nation and thank you all

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, believes Ghana are capable of pulling off a surprise result against England ahead of their second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana opened their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night, courtesy of a late strike from Caleb Yirenkyi.The result handed the four-time African champions three points and second place in the group behind England, who defeated Croatia 4-2

Ghana midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana will return to Atalanta this summer after Cagliari decided against exercising the â?¬11 million purchase option in his loan agreement.The decision brings an end to Sulemana's second spell at Cagliari, where he had hoped to revive his career with regular first-team football. Instead, the 23-year-old found opportunities difficult to come by, making 20 appearances across all competitions and accumulating 965 minutes.Although Cagliari considered

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Yeboah has returned to Danish side Brondby after Swedish club Halmstad decided not to exercise the purchase option included in his loan agreement.Yeboah joined Halmstad on loan in July 2025, but the Allsvenskan club opted against making the move permanent following the end of his spell.The 23-year-old played 759 minutes of league football during the 2025 season, scoring one goal. However, he struggled for game time in 2026, featuring for just 76 minutes

Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has reiterated his readiness to serve Ghana in any role, saying his focus remains on helping the team rather than the position he is assigned.The young midfielder delivered a decisive moment in Ghanaâ??s World Cup opener, striking a stoppage-time winner against Panama to seal a crucial 1-0 victory and secure all three points in Group L.Yirenkyiâ??s development has seen him used in varying roles. Under former head coach Otto Addo, he was

The hunt for players for the new U17 national team, the Black Starlets, have reached the Upper East Region as coach Kassim Mingle scouts for talents across the country. The talent hunt will take place at the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Center in Winkongo, near Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital, with activities scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m.Players under the ages of 17 from across the region will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities through a series of matches

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience and protection for rising star Caleb Yirenkyi following the midfielder's match-winning display in Ghana's opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Yirenkyi emerged as Ghana's hero in Toronto, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama and hand the Black Stars a vital three points in their Group L opener.The youngster's impressive performances have continued to attract praise