Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has got a huge fan base in Brazil after local fans in Maceio rooted for him during Friday’s training at the Estadio Rei Pele.

Joel Campbell, Oscar Duarte and Marcos Urena scored as Costa Rica came from behind to stun Uruguay 3-1 in their World Cup Group D clash at the Estadio Castelao on Saturday.

The Local Organizing Committee and FIFA are providing adequate security for the Black Stars in Maceio as they prepare for their World Cup opener on Monday.

Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris is ready to prove his fitness level after making quicker than expected return from injury.

Watch pictures of the Black Stars open training session in Maceio on Friday afternoon.

Colombia kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Greece in Belo Horizonte.

Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson, who has been selected to take charge of Ghana's World Cup opener against the United States, has been exposed as a millionaire.

South African referee Daniel Bennet has been ruled out of officiating at the 2014 World Cup after suffering an injury while training on Tuesday.

The Black Stars open the Group G campaign with a tough test against old-foes USA and American analyst Mike DeCourcy assesses the chances of his Yankees

Chile gained a narrow victory over Australia, with the underdogs almost making a sensational comeback after falling two goals down early.