Former Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp FC winger Victor Udoh has reportedly passed away at the age of 21 following a suspected food or alcohol poisoning incident in Nigeria.According to viral reports circulating on social media, the young Nigerian footballer died in Abuja on Sunday night while on holiday in his home country. Udoh was reportedly found dead the following morning after spending time with friends.Initial reports suggest suspected food or alcohol poisoning may have

Ghana international Jonas Adjetey and Wolfsburg will compete in the German Bundesliga 2 next season after suffering relegation from the top-flight.The Black Stars defender was an unused substitute as his side fell short against Paderborn in the playoff, resulting in their relegation from the Bundesliga ahead of next season.Over two legs, Wolfsburg lost 2-1 to Paderborn, with the first leg ending goalless. The second leg also finished 1-1 after regulation time, before Lauri Curdaâ??s

Ghana's attacking options for the upcoming friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be packed with experience and talent, but a closer look at the numbers raises questions about where the goals will come from.Carlos Queiroz has named nine forwards in his squad, yet only two of them reached double figures for goals during the 2025-26 season.Antoine Semenyo stands out as the clear exception. The Manchester City attacker enjoyed the most productive campaign of his

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has shed light on the return of Baba Rahman to the Black Stars setup ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the decision as purely technical.The PAOK FC left-back has been included in Ghanaâ??s 28-man provisional squad for the tournament, marking his first national team call-up since September 2023.Speaking on Asempa FM, Asante Twum explained that previous attempts to reintegrate the

Asante Kotoko has launched a formal investigation into claims of an attempted bribery involving members of its playing squad before their final Ghana Premier League fixture against Swedru All Blacks at the Baba Yara Stadium last Sunday.Reports circulating before the match suggested that an individual had allegedly tried to influence players in the lead-up to Sundayâ??s encounter. The issue was reportedly flagged internally by defender Patrick Asidu, who brought the matter to

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has dismissed doubts over the Black Starsâ?? prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team should not be underestimated despite a difficult run of form.Ghana, four-time African champions, are stepping up preparations for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but arrive under pressure after failing to win any of their recent friendly matches.With less than a month to kick off, Nyantakyi

Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a difficult build-up to the tournament.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, Ghana national football team, head into the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico without a win in five preparatory friendlies, raising concerns about form ahead of the global showpiece.Still, Attram believes the recent appointment of experienced

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars have the quality to perform well at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Ghana, preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance, has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.Speaking to 3Sports, Gyan, who serves as Brand Ambassador for Ghanaâ??s national teams and Colts football, expressed confidence in the Black Stars' ability to deliver impressive

Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has commended the Ghana Football Association's decision to appoint Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach. The veteran Portugese gaffer was confirmed as the head coach of the senior national team following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March earlier this year.Addo was releived off from his job after losing back-to-back against Austria and Germany in prepartory games ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Speaking to Graphic Sports, Attram believes the

Laryea Kingston and the Uganda 17 team were given a heroic welcome following their qualification to the U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year. The former Ghana international led the Ugandan Cubs back to the highest stage of U17 football after defeating the Black Starlets on penalties in the playoffs at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.Kingston, his technical team and the players were met at the Entebbe International Airport by hundredths of Ugandans to celebrate the moment. pic.twitter.com/FMsg899dWrâ??

Croatia, Ghana's Group L opponents, have opened camp in Rijeka ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The 2018 World Cup silver medalist began training on Monday, May 25, and will continue preparations at home till June 9, when they leave for the United States.Several players including deputy captain Ivan Perisic reported at the Sheratan Hotel in Zagreb, before making a short trip to Rijeka for their first training session under coach Zlatko Dalic.Other members of

FIFA has confirmed that Ghana will be based at Bryant University in Boston during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The announcement forms part of FIFA's official confirmation of all 48 Team Base Camp Training Sites that will serve as the headquarters for participating nations during the expanded tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.Bryant University will act as Ghana's training base and operational headquarters throughout the group phase, providing

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the Black Starsâ?? final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be announced after the upcoming friendly match against Wales.In an official notice from the association on Monday, it said the required 26-man squad will be submitted to FIFA on Monday, June 1.â??Twenty-six players will be submitted to FIFA on Monday, June 1, as mandated by the competition regulations. The final squad will be announced after the Wales friendly,â?

Joseph Paintsil could be set for another heartbreaking World Cup disappointment after being left out of Ghana's 28-man squad for the Black Stars' preparation camp in Cardiff and upcoming friendly against Wales.The LA Galaxy winger was one of the notable absentees when head coach Carlos Queiroz announced his squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, casting fresh doubt over his chances of making the final 26-man roster for the tournament.Paintsil has enjoyed a productive

Competition for places in Ghana's final 26-man World Cup squad has intensified following the opening of the Black Stars' training camp in Cardiff.Head coach Carlos Queiroz has invited 28 players for the World Cup preparation camp and friendly against Wales, leaving just two players to be cut before the final squad is submitted for the tournament.The battle for places is expected to be fierce, particularly with several returning players seeking to reclaim their positions

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has begun the final phase of Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after opening a training camp in Cardiff ahead of next week's friendly against Wales.The Portuguese tactician named a 28-man squad for the camp, but only 26 players will make the final roster for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, meaning crucial decisions still lie ahead.The squad gathered at Dragon Park on Monday for the start of preparations,

Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway after the Black Stars opened a training camp in Cardiff on Monday ahead of their international friendly against Wales.Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his players gathered at Dragon Park for the start of a week-long training programme as they begin final preparations for next month's tournament in North America.The camp forms part of Ghana's build-up to the World Cup and will culminate in a friendly match

Mohammed Kudus appears set to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being left out of Ghana's 28-man squad for the team's preparation camp in Cardiff and international friendly against Wales.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was not included in the 28-man squad named by head coach Carlos Queiroz on Monday, despite recent optimism surrounding his recovery from surgery.Kudus has been sidelined since January after suffering a quad injury before aggravating the problem with a

The Ghana Premier League has received limited representation in Carlos Queiroz's squad for the Black Stars' World Cup preparation camp and upcoming international friendly against Wales, with Hearts of Oak goalkeepers Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi the only home-based players selected.Queiroz named a 28-man squad for the camp in Cardiff as Ghana begin final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.The inclusion

Former Chelsea defender Baba Rahman could face England at next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup after earning a recall to the Black Stars squad for the first time since September 2023.The PAOK left-back has been included in Carlos Queiroz's 28-man squad for Ghana's World Cup preparation camp in Cardiff and the international friendly against Wales on June 2.Rahman returns to the national team after a lengthy absence, having last featured in Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations