Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Carlos Queiroz recounted what he learned from Ghana’s game against Croatia. The Black Stars failed to glitter in their last game against Croatia in group L. The outcome of the game meant that they will face Colombia in the Round of 32. Speaking after the match, Queiroz touched on the positives from the game. “Yeah, I think, as I used to say, we win or we learn. Today we learn.” “And we learn to be better prepared for the World Championship.” “Everything to the winner, nothing to the loser.” “So that means that every single game is about drama. Nobody…

Nine African countries gave their best bet to secure qualification to the next stage of the global tournament. IIn the expanded 48-country tournament, African teams represented the continent with pride and passion going on to deliver their best performance against the rest of the World . Bar Tunisia, all other countries qualified to the Round of 32, , Ghana, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Egypt, South Africa, Cape Verde, Algeria, Senegal and DR Congo . Ghana was housed in group L, England, Croatia and Panama. They entirely finished 3rd after winning one, drawing and losing one apiece. They will now face Group…

England supertsar Jude Bellingham has conceded that he did not deserve the Man of the Match award after the goalless draw with Ghana.  According to the English star, other players in the Ghana set up deserve teh award ahead of him ​after the  hard-fought stalemate at the  Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. ​Bellingham was subbed off in the 73rd minute after failing to score or assist in the game. Speaking after the match, he recounted with humility that others were more deserving of the accolade. ​”I didn’t deserve it, to be honest,” Bellingham told broadcasters. “It probably should’ve gone to one…

England and Ghana played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Following England’s 4-2 opening win against Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s England side were looking to build on that display against Ghana, but Ghana had different plans. Despite a whopping 79% possession and 19 shots, the West African team held its nerve against the European giants. England nearly found the back of the net through substitute Nico O’Reilly, but his header came off against the woodwork in the 89th minute, and Harry Kane scuffed the effort,…

On the back of beating Panama in the opening group game at the BMO Stadium in Canada, the Black Stars of Ghana would hope for an improved performance against tournament favorites, England. The three Lions of England took Croatia to the cleaners, dispatching them in a six-goal thriller. The last time the Black Stars of Ghana squared off with the one-time World Cup winner was on March 29, 2011, with the equalizer scored by Asamoah Gyan. Ghana and Africa’s highest-scoring player at the World Cup is currently providing massive motivation to the current crop of Black Stars players. He is…

Ghana and England will face off in a thrilling encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Boston Stadium. The Black Stars defied all odds to beat Panama in the group opener at the BMO Stadium. They will hope to repeat the dosage on the three lions of England in the second group game between the two teams. READ MORE : MTN Ghana Congratulates Black Stars On Victory Over Panama, Rallies Support For Next Fixture This time Thomas Partey, who missed the earlier duel against Panama as a result of visa denial by Canada authorities, will hope to get…

Ghana was making its fifth appearance at the World Cup, a season that provides an august house of uniting many beyond the corridors of ethnicity, politics, religion, and others. In the cold nights at 11: 00pm local time on June 17 many came out in their numbers to support the Black Stars, wore the national jerseys, paraphernalia with pride, smile, and confidence, as the players took to the field for another outing, a moment signifying a lot to the local populace and the diasporas at the BMO Stadium of Toronto, Sankofa Square, and around the globe. READ MORE : Black Stars:…

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has remarked that if left to him, he will start every game. The Coventry City forward came off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi for the Black Stars’ winning goal against Panama. READ MORE : Match Review : Ghana beat Panama in Toronto Speaking to reporters on his impact on the game, he casually smiled and remarked that he would like to play every game. “I just wanted to do what I did, really. I would have probably liked a goal as well, but the main thing was the win.” “My style of play,…

Caleb Yirenkyi etched his name in the history books as his last-gasp goal helped Ghana defeat Panama 1-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener on Wednesday at BMO Field. Coach Carlos Queiroz gave Marvin Senaya, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, and Ernest Nuamah  their debuts in the World Cup appearance. The first half produced no goals between the two teams, but the Panama team created loads of chances, which was curtailed by Ati-Zigi, who eventually gave way for Benjaimen Asare in the second half following an injury. READ MORE : 2026 FIFA World Cup : Antoine Semenyo…

Antoine Semenyo was named Man-of-the-Match after following the Black Stars’ win over  Panama in Toronto. Ghana, making its appearance at the World Cup, was looking to start their group opener with a win.  Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp strike. Carlos named a very attacking unit with the likes of Antoine Semenyo, Ernest Nuamah, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaladeen forming the attacking quartet. READ NORE : 2026 FIFA World Cup : Antoine Semenyo named Man-of-the-Match against Panama The team held their grounds resolutely against avery possesive Panama team who on countless occasions called goalkeeper, Ati Zigi, into action. The first half failed to produce any…