Ghana's dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama may have been decided by Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner, but the match statistics reveal a fascinating contest in which the Black Stars sacrificed possession for efficiency and defensive resilience.Yirenkyi's goal in the 95th minute secured a priceless three points in Toronto and lifted Ghana alongside England at the top of Group L.The most striking statistic was possession. Panama dominated the ball with 62% possession

Ghana began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi in their Group L opener.

Kylian Mbappe could barely contain his emotion after becoming France's all-time leading goalscorer, breaking Olivier Giroud's record with a brace in Les Bleus' 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal.He etched his name further into French football history, becoming France's all-time leading goalscorer with his 58th and 59th international goals in a 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal.The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward surpassed Olivier Giroud's mark of 57 goals

Hearts of Oak shot-stopper Benjamin Asare etched his name into Ghanaian football folklore by becoming the first home-based goalkeeper to ever feature in a World Cup match for the Black Stars.

Five of Ghana's starters in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup had special stickers on their jerseys for the match against Panama. The newest innovation is an emblem on the jerseys of players making their debut at the tournament. FIFA announced the latest addition just before the start of the World Cup.For Ghana, Jonas Adjetey, Ernest Nuamah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku and Caleb Yirenkyi, were all spotted with the tiny sticker at the right side of their shirt as

A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku may not be on the pitch for the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama, but his heart remains firmly with his teammates.The centre-back was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury, with Derrick Luckassen called up as his replacement.Djiku took to social media to rally the squad ahead of Wednesday's crucial Group L encounter at BMO Field in Toronto.The absence of the vice-captain is a significant blow for Carlos

Harry Kane has drawn level with Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup finals, netting his 10th goal in the competition during England's Group L opener against Croatia.The 32-year-old captain's strike moved him alongside Lineker at the summit of England's World Cup scoring charts. The record-equalling goal came as England secured a 2-0 victory over Croatia in Boston, with Kane also providing an assist.A record within reach against

England opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia, and the statistics show why Thomas Tuchel's side emerged as deserved winners in a thrilling Group L encounter.England created significantly more chances, generated almost four times Croatia's expected goals tally, and constantly threatened the Croatian defence throughout the match.The most telling statistic was expected goals (xG). England finished with an outstanding 2.80 xG compared to Croatia's

Without Kudus and Partey, the Black Stars need others to step up. BMO Field in Toronto awaits. Panama stand in the way. And tonight, five men carry the hopes of a nation.

Switzerland meet Bosnia-Herzegovina at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for matchday two of this summer’s FIFA World Cup campaign. In their opening game, Schweizer Nati were pegged back late on to draw 1-1 with Qatar, while Zmajevi were held by the same scoreline against hosts Canada. Favourites to top the group, Switzerland got off to a slow start in their […] The post Switzerland

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew etched his name further into the history books on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player ever to represent the Black Stars at a FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old forward reached the milestone when he led his country out for their Group L opener against Panama at BMO Field in Toronto.At kickoff, Ayew was aged 34 years and 279 days, breaking the previous record of 34 years and 185 days set by Denis Odoi during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The landmark appearance

England made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L, setting the pace in a section that also includes Ghana and Panama.

The committee has been tasked with formulating regulations to guide the quality, regulation and use of bitumen in the country’s road construction sector.

Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.

President John Dramani Mahama has rallied behind the Black Stars ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, telling the players that the entire nation will be praying for them as they take on Panama in Toronto.In a personal phone call to the squad on Wednesday, just hours before kick-off, the President assured the players of the country's full support and expressed confidence in their ability to begin the tournament with victory."I asked my Vice President,

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has made a major selection call ahead of the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, handing first-choice goalkeeper duties to Lawrence Ati-Zigi while Benjamin Asare misses out on the starting line-up against Panama.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has defended its handling of Thomas Partey's Canadian visa application, insisting it acted diligently and professionally throughout the process after the midfielder was denied entry into Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a statement issued following the Federal Court of Canada's decision, the GFA rejected suggestions that it mishandled the application or failed to disclose relevant information.The Association said it worked closely

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has sent his best wishes to the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, encouraging the players to embrace the privilege of representing Ghana on footballâ??s biggest stage.Ghana begin their campaign in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia, with many observers viewing the group as one of the most challenging at the tournament. However, Boateng believes success is possible if the Black Stars can come together