The Black Queens commenced their training camp in Birmingham on Thursday as preparations gathered pace for their upcoming international friendly against England’s Lionesses. Sixteen players reported on the opening day, marking the start of an important phase under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The team held its first practice at Bodymoor Heath, Aston Villa’s renowned...
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Salisu Shines Despite Own Goal in Monaco Draw
Ghana Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu endured a night of mixed fortunes in AS Monaco’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Cypriot side Pafos, where he was named Man of the Match despite scoring a late own goal. The French club was held to a 2-2 draw after Salisu inadvertently turned the ball into his own...
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Ghana Placed in Pot 4 for 2026 World Cup Draw
Ghana have been assigned to Pot 4 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw, scheduled to take place in Washington DC on December 5. The Black Stars share Pot 4 with Jordan, Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, four UEFA play-off winners, and two qualifiers from the FIFA Play-Off Tournament. This placement reflects...
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Kotoko Charged Over Social Media Posts After Samartex Draw
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Asante Kotoko SC following comments posted on the club’s official social media platforms after their goalless draw against FC Samartex on Matchday 11 of the Ghana Premier League. The incident stems from a controversial late penalty awarded to Samartex, which Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara saved to preserve the...
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Japan Overcomes Ghana’s Black Stars in Friendly Clash
Ghana’s Black Stars faced a challenging night in Toyota as Japan secured a 2–0 victory in Tuesday’s international friendly, with strikes from Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan proving decisive. For Otto Addo’s men, the encounter brought difficult spells, glimpses of promise, and useful lessons ahead of their upcoming competitive matches. Japan came out aggressively, immediately...
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Ghana Names 22-Man Squad for Japan and South Korea Friendlies; Ayew and Kudus Absent, New Faces Included
Captain Jordan Ayew and midfielder Mohammed Kudus have been excluded from Ghana’s 22-man roster for the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Kudus, who has missed Tottenham Hotspur’s last two fixtures, is currently recovering from an injury and will stay in England throughout the international window. No formal explanation has been provided for...
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Ablakwa Engages US, Canadian Envoys on Visa Facilitation for Black Stars Fans
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, yesterday convened high-level meetings with officials of the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to begin discussions on visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghanaian delegation included the Technical Advisor to the Minister for...
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Infantino Hails Ghanaian Fans as Black Stars Book 2026 World Cup Spot
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghanaian supporters for the vibrancy, passion, and energy they consistently showcase on the international stage. Sharing his delight at the Black Stars’ qualification for the FIFA World Cup, Infantino noted that the team has the ability to repeat their remarkable 2010 quarter-final achievement. In a video address after Ghana’s...
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President Mahama Rewards UDS with GHC500,000 for Historic Football Achievement
President John Dramani Mahama has handed over a GHC500,000 monetary package to the University for Development Studies (UDS) in recognition of their outstanding triumph at the FISU World University Football Championship in China. UDS etched their name in history as the first African university to secure the global title. The victorious side paid a courtesy...
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UDS Champions Arrive in Ghana, Set to Present Trophy to President
The triumphant squad from the University for Development Studies (UDS) touched down in Ghana on Sunday, October 5, after securing a landmark victory at the 2025 FISU World University Games. At Kotoka International Airport, the team received a rousing welcome from jubilant supporters, students, relatives, and government representatives who gathered to celebrate their remarkable achievement....