Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has argued that playing well may not be enough to beat Ghana on Saturday in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The coach and his side are set to lock horns with the Black Stars in a crucial clash this weekend for a place in the Round of 16.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Nestor Lorenzo said that, in a game where he is unsure how Ghana will set up, Colombia will need a bit of luck to emerge victorious."I don't know if

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo is going into their Round of 32 clash against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the mindset that it is anybodyâ??s game to win.The South American side will lock horns with the Black Stars on Saturday, July 4, hoping for a win to advance to the Round of 16 stage.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Nestor Lorenzo indicated that his side is unsure of Ghanaâ??s approach for the contest, stressing that Colombia will need to be at their best

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to keep Africa's World Cup dream alive by defeating Colombia in Friday's Round of 32 clash in Kansas City.Africa enjoyed a record tournament in the expanded 48-team World Cup, with nine nations progressing beyond the group stage. However, the continent has already seen Ivory Coast, DR Congo and Senegal exit the competition, all after surrendering leads in heartbreaking fashion.Queiroz believes Ghana now have

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must deliver a near-flawless performance if they are to overcome Colombia in Friday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, insisting there is no room for mistakes in knockout football.Speaking at his pre-match press conference at Kansas City Stadium, the Portuguese tactician, who coached Colombia from 2019 to 2020, described the encounter as one that offers everything to the winner and nothing to the loser."It is an important

Ghana's Ambassador to Senegal, H.E. Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Maidens ahead of Friday's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal.The Ambassador visited the team's camp in Diamniadio on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the Ghana Embassy in Senegal, where he was warmly received by the players and technical staff.Addressing the squad, Dr Anebo praised the players for their commitment to representing

Ghana's Black Maidens have intensified preparations for Friday's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal by holding their first training session in Dakar.The team trained at the Centre d'Excellence Youssoupha Ndiaye in Guéréo on Thursday, with all 24 players taking part in an intensive workout as preparations gathered pace ahead of the crucial first-leg encounter.Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa and his technical team focused on tactical organisation,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has congratulated Black Stars assistant goalkeepers' coach Abdul Fatawu Dauda after he completed the UEFA Licence B coaching course with the Football Association of Wales.In a statement, the GFA praised the former Ghana international for his dedication to personal development, describing the achievement as another important milestone in his coaching journey.Dauda completed weeks of intensive coursework, practical sessions and assessments

Cape Verdeâ??s remarkable World Cup journey will face its greatest challenge yet when the African side meet defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32 on Friday, June 3, in Miami.The Blue Sharks have already become one of the stories of the tournament after reaching the knockout stages in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance while remaining unbeaten.Now they come up against Lionel Messi and an Argentina side that has looked every bit like a team capable of retaining

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the "real World Cup starts now" as his side prepare for Saturday's Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Arrowhead Stadium.The Portuguese tactician, who took over from Otto Addo in April 2026, is no stranger to high-pressure knockout football and says his experience will be vital as Ghana aim to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010."I'm fully ready. I have been in this situation [knockout

The Black Stars of Ghana will look to keep their FIFA World Cup dream alive when they face Colombia in a mouthwatering Round of 32 clash at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday morning, with a place in the last 16 at stake. It will be the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations and the final fixture of the Round of 32.Colombia head into the knockout encounter as one of the tournament's most impressive teams.Los Cafeteros topped Group K ahead of Portugal after collecting

Egypt will attempt to continue their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign when they face Australia in the Round of 32 on Friday, July 3, at Dallas Stadium.The Pharaohs have already achieved a major breakthrough by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after progressing from Group G unbeaten, and now they are chasing another landmark result against the Socceroos.Australia, meanwhile, are also seeking their first-ever World Cup knockout victory, setting up a high-pressure

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in his team's preparation for Saturday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia, insisting the players are ready for the challenge.Speaking ahead of the knockout tie at Arrowhead Stadium, Ayew acknowledged the difficulty of the opposition but backed the game plan put in place by coach Carlos Queiroz."Colombia are a top side, and it's going to be a difficult game, but I'm confident about the tactics

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars are ready for the pressure of knockout football, insisting the team's World Cup campaign truly begins with Friday's clash against Colombia.After progressing from Group L as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams, Ghana now face an unbeaten Colombian side for a place in the Round of 16.Queiroz believes success will depend on courage as much as talent."The real World Cup starts now for us," he said."It's

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Colombia have developed into a disciplined and well-balanced team but insists the Black Stars will not abandon their identity in Friday's World Cup Round of 32 clash.Having previously coached Colombia, Queiroz admitted he knows many of the players but stressed his analysis has focused on the current team rather than the one he managed."I know Colombia and many of the players very well, but it is my responsibility to study today's

Carlos Queiroz has reflected on his time as Colombia head coach ahead of Ghana's Round of 32 clash with Los Cafeteros, describing it as an honour while recalling the difficult circumstances his coaching staff endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Portuguese tactician, who managed Colombia between 2019 and 2020, will face several of his former players when Ghana take on Néstor Lorenzo's side on Friday in Kansas City.Speaking ahead of the match, Queiroz said he still

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has played down Ghana's defeat to Croatia, describing it as a "one-off" as his side shift focus to Saturday's knockout showdown against Colombia.Ghana ended their group campaign with a disappointing loss to Croatia, but Ayew insists the result does not reflect the team's true quality heading into the Round of 32."The Croatia game was a one-off game, so let's take it like that," Ayew said."But the Colombia

Algeria will attempt to make history on Thursday night when they face Switzerland in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.The Desert Foxes are aiming to secure their first victory in a World Cup knockout match and continue Africaâ??s push for success on the global stage, while Switzerland are hoping to end a long wait of their own by progressing from a World Cup knockout tie for the first time in decades.The winners will remain in Vancouver for a Round of 16

Black Stars goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda has completed his UEFA B Goalkeeping Diploma with the Football Association of Wales, adding another prestigious qualification to his growing coaching portfolio.The former Ghana international, who is currently part of Carlos Queiroz's technical staff at the World Cup, received his certificate at a ceremony in Colliers Park, Wales, on Tuesday.Dauda, born June 4, 1985, in Ghana, took to social media to express his excitement and gratitude."Very

Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup knockout clash against Colombia after suffering an injury in training.The 22-year-old, who has become a fan favourite despite limited minutes, will miss the crucial Round of 32 fixture after scans confirmed he cannot recover in time.Peprah made his Ghana debut under then-coach Otto Addo in a friendly against Germany â?? a match Ghana lost, but one where the young defender earned praise as

Norwegian club Molde FK have announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted by the Frostating Court of Appeal of the sexual assault allegations that sidelined him from football for nearly 11 months.The verdict brings an end to a lengthy legal process that prevented the highly rated midfielder from featuring for the Eliteserien side during the period of the investigation and court proceedings.In a statement, Molde confirmed that the Court of Appeal had acquitted