Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

In the after match of the Wales and Ghana game i penned down some few observations about the Black Stars players.  The first half formation was more of a 3-4-3 (or a variation like 3-4-2-1 / 5-4-1 in defensive phases) under coach Carlos Queiroz.  My observations from the game. Lawrence Ati Zigi. He covered himself in so much glory, making two/three vital saves in the first half. He looks like he is ready to be Ghana’s number one with such a commanding performance. Marvin Senaya. Boy, the lad is good . Eiii, Otto Addo, he nearly denied us a masterclass,…

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team left right after their game against Wales on Wednesday for the North America country of America. They have set up at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. READ MORE : Int’l Friendly : Wales share spoils with Ghana Despite five consecutive losses in friendly games, the team played above their weight levels to pull a draw against Wales in Cardiff. They will hope for an improved performance against Jamaica on June 10 for the last of their friendly games.  READ MORE…

The Dragons of Wales  and the  Black Stars of Ghana shared the spoils in a historic international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 18: 45 pm. Both teams presented their best bet in starting lineup but the first half produced no goals. READ MORE : ”I feel pressure ” – Queiroz admits as Black Stars coach Ati-Zigi produced steller saves in that interval to keep the game at bay. READ MORE : Carlos Queiroz denies external influence in Black Stars squad selection The second was much better on the part of the Black Stars. There…

The Dragons of Wales will face the Black Stars of Ghana in a historic international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 18: 45 pm. Wales missed out on qualifying to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Ghana will be making it’s fifth appearance at the World stage. READ MORE : ”I feel pressure ” – Queiroz admits as Black Stars coach Head coach Craig Bellamy hopes to properly integrate the emerging players as they look ahead to co-hosting Euro 2028. READ MORE : Carlos Queiroz denies external influence in Black Stars squad selection The likes…

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The final squad which Ghanaians had been waiting was released at 11 : 00 pm. Vice-captain Alexander Djiku’s niggling knee injury forced him out and has been replaced by Derrick Luckassen. READ MORE : Carlos Queiroz denies external influence in Black Stars squad selection Solomon Agbasi has been placed by stand-by. Here is the full squad: Goalkeepers Benjamin Asare Lawrence Ati-Zigi Joseph Anang Defenders Baba Abdul Rahman Gideon Mensah Marvin Senaya Alidu Seidu Abdul Mumin Jerome Opoku Jonas Adjetey Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Preprah Derrick…

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has squashed claims of external influence in selection of players for the Black Stars. Ahead of the international friendly game against Wales, the Portuguese tactician subjected himself to numerus questions from journalist. One question that drew a lot of keen interest was whether he his squad selections was influenced by higher authorities. READ MORE : World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replaces Alexander Djiku in Ghana’s squad He remarked, “Look at me nicely, look at me nicely again, and you are going to have the answer to your question,” he said with a grin. “You see my…

Jordan Ayew the captain of the Black Stars has rallied for support from Ghanaians ahead of the World Cup. The Black Stars have lost their last five competitive friendly games which has heightened immense uproar within Ghanaians ahead of the World Cup. READ MORE : World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replaces Alexander Djiku in Ghana’s squad Speaking to the media ahead of Wales friendly game called for support despite the consecutive losses. “We know we’ve lost five games but we need to look at the performance” “I always remember the Germany game but the Austria game the results are not a…

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has affirmed the pressure of managing Ghana ahead of the  FIFA World Cup.  The Portuguese tactician who has managed teams like Egypt, Iran, South Africa has admitted the weight of expecatation on  him as the headcoach. READ MORE : World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replaces Alexander Djiku in Ghana’s squad Addresing the media ahead of Wales friendly game, he admitted the weight of expectation on him as the head coach. “Of course I feel pressure. I don’t think there is any manager heading into the World Cup that does not feel pressure,” he said.…

Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen has joined the Black Stars squad to replace Alexander Djiku ahead of the friedly game against Wales.  Djiku suffered an injury setback in training which will see him miss the World Cup. READ MORE : MTN FA CUP : Nations FC make light work of Dreams FC in penalty shoot-out The Russian based centre back is the heart and sould of the Black Stars defence and would be a huge miss for the team. Luckassen, who made his senior debut for Ghana in the international friendly against Germany in March, has been called to team up with…

Nations FC will participate in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup after being crowned champions of the MTN FA Cup.  The Abrankese-based club have somewhat of a bitter experience in the 2025/6 campaign having being relegated from the Ghana Premier League. Joseph Effah opened the scoring on the 31st minute after getting on the end of a header from Antwi Sarpong to head past Rahman Osman. READ MORE : MTN FA CUP : Nations FC make light work of Dreams FC in penalties Top goal scorer in the MTN FA Cup , Abdul Razak Salifu headed a well curated teasing cross from…