Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng has strongly opposed the inclusion of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the skillful midfielder, the team would not benefit from their presence; hence, it was not necessary to add them to the setup ahead of the global showpiece. “They should not invite them. Hudson-Odoi and Nketiah, no,” Boateng said. “I don’t think it’s fair. It’s not fair for the rest of the players,” he told Sporty FM Ghana will go head-to-head with Panama, England, and Croatia at the World Cup.
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Ghana is set to receive at least USD 10.5 million following its confirmed qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Black Stars have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of 42 countries. FIFA approved a huge sum of money for participating countries, which are set to bag home huge sums for their participation in the upcoming World Cup. The Black Stars is due USD 9 million in participation prize money, alongside an additional USD 1.5 million allocated to cover team preparation costs. Hopefully, when the funds hit the coffers of the Ghana Football Association, they…
The Black Galaxies of Ghana were beaten by South Africa at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto in an international friendly. Orlando Piartes Sipho Mbule second half strike proved the match difference between the two powerhouses of Africa houses. Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei was in post, serenaded by Kamaradini Mamudu(Medeama SC) , Isaac Afful (Samartex), Nations FC captain Razak Simpson and Heart of Lions skipper Ebenezer Abban. READ MORE : Int’l Friendly : Ghana to face Germany In midfield, Etse Dogli (Karela )and Salim Adams from Medeama SC formed the doubled pivot in midfield. Prince Owusu and Suraj Seidu…
The Black Galaxies of Ghana lost the plot against South Africa at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. Head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey deployed Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei, serenaded by Kamaradini Mamudu(Medeama SC) , Isaac Afful (Samartex), Nations FC captain Razak Simpson and Heart of Lions skipper Ebenezer Abban. READ MORE : Int’l Friendly : Ghana to face Germany In midfield, Etse Dogli (Karela )and Salim Adams from Medeama SC formed the doubled pivot in midfield. Prince Owusu and Suraj Seidu deployed as widemen, Nana Kusi Asante playing directly behind Emmanuel Annor. READ MORE : Match Report – Asante Kotoko 1-0…
Ghana and Germany will go head-to-head in an international friendly scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart. Both teams have qualified to the mundial in USA/Mexico and Canada and will use this friendly game to fine tune their campaign. READ MORE : Match Report – Asante Kotoko 1-0 Dreams FC Otto Addo and his charges will use this opportunity to assesss the squad and pick the best players for the West African country. The game is expected to kick off in Stuttgart at 8:45 pm local time on Monday, March 30, 2026. Ghana is housed in Group L against England,…
Kotoko bagged a win over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday. Kwame Opoku proved the difference between the two teams. Jonathan Nemorden squandered a lot of chances to get the away side into an early lead in the first half. READ MORE : Match Report – Hearts of Oak 1-0 Nations FC The first half ended goalless with Dreams FC coach Wilfred Dormon pained by his team’s profligacy. The game sprang to life as second half substitute Kwame Opoku’s miscued shot found the back of the net in the 81st minute of the game. READ…
Hamza Issah’s lone goal proved the difference between Hearts of Oak and Vision Fc at the University of Ghana Sports Stdaium. The home team lost their away duel to Karela United a fort night ago and needed to make amends against the Kumasi based side. Hearts of Oak have been rocked with player salary arrears in the last few weeks which has since taken a toll on the playing body with some (Hamza Issah) and his agent looking for loop to terminate their clients contracct with the Accra based side. That aside, Didi Dramani fielded a strong starting eleven…
Ghana’s Black Galaxies will take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on December 16, 2025, in Gauteng The host side will use this match to prepare and iron out the final details technicalities ahead of teh AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Bafana Bafana will have it all to do against Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe in the group stages. Meanwhile, Head Coach Kassim Mingle has announced a 20-man squad for the upcoming encounter which features several high performers of the Ghana Premier League.
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus says he is ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games after Friday’s draw in Washington, DC. The Black Stars have been housed in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama, which has spiked the interest of Kudus for the upcoming international assignment. Sharing his thoughts on the country’s group L, he opined that he was looking ahead of the games. “It’ll be interesting. I’m looking forward to it. We are very much aware of the sides we will be facing. We will definitely be up for it, and we will be ready.” “To qualify…
Ghana’s Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has confirmed England as favourites to finish top of Group L in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. The senior national team were paired with the Three Lions, Croatia, and Panama in Friday’s draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the United States for next year’s global showpiece. READ MORE : Match Report – Karela United 2-0 Hearts of Oak England were 2018 World Cup semi-finalists, while Croatia reached the last four in the Qatar edition, and Panama will be making only their second appearance in World…