Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen says he is fully aware of the threat Ghana pose at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his respect for Black Stars coach Otto Addo and the quality within the squad.Christiansen, who encountered Addo during their playing careers in the Bundesliga, believes that familiarity gives him early insight into Ghanaâ??s strengths before their opening Group L meeting on 17 June.â??I faced him when I was a player in the Bundesliga, so I know him

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says his side must be fully prepared for a demanding group challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being paired with Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.Reacting to Fridayâ??s draw in Washington, Tuchel acknowledged the pedigree and strength of the Black Stars as well as Croatiaâ??s long-standing reputation as tournament specialists.â??Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations,â?

The Black Stars of Ghana enter Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the lowest-ranked team, according to the final FIFA Menâ??s Ranking for November.Drawn alongside global powerhouses England, 2022 semi-finalists Croatia, and CONCACAF side Panama, Ghana is classified as the technical underdog in the group.The rankings, utilised for the final seeding process leading into the draw held in Washington D.C., place Ghana 72nd in the world.In sharp contrast, their opponents occupy

England-born members of Ghanaâ??s national team are excited about the prospect of facing the Three Lions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Otto Addo has revealed.His remarks follow Thursdayâ??s draw in New York City, which placed Ghana and England together in Group L for their first-ever competitive meeting.The draw produced one of the tournamentâ??s most anticipated fixtures, with Ghana also set to play Panama and Croatia in a challenging group.Several England-born

Ghana head coach Otto Addo says the Black Stars have every reason to remain confident after being drawn against England, Croatia and Panama in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking shortly after the draw in Washington, Addo acknowledged the scale of the challenge but insisted the path to the knockout phase is achievable.â??Itâ??s a tough group, itâ??s doable. There are worse groups, to be honest,â? he said. â??Iâ??m happy, especially for our fans on the

History will repeat itself when Mexico and South Africa face each other in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The highly anticipated clash, scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, officially marks the first time an opening game from a past edition is repeated.The draw, which took place in Washington D.C. on Friday, confirmed that the two nations, part of Group A with South Korea and a European play-off winner, will kick off the first-ever

Ghana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey with a crucial opening match against Panama on 17 June, following the confirmation of the Group L fixtures after Fridayâ??s draw in Washington.The Black Stars will then face England on 23 June in what is expected to be their toughest group test. The final group match will see Ghana take on Croatia, with the date to be confirmed when FIFA releases the full tournament schedule on Saturday.Ghana are aiming to progress from the group

Ghana will meet England for the first time in a competitive fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both nations were drawn together in Group L.The draw was held in New York City on December 5 and confirmed a matchup that immediately became one of the tournamentâ??s most compelling group-stage storylines.Tournament organisers will announce the date and venue for the game on Saturday.The two teams have met only once at senior level, a friendly at Wembley in March 2011 that ended

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars can still reach the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being placed in a difficult group.Ghana were drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama in Group L following Fridayâ??s ceremony in Washington.Reacting moments after the draw, Gyan urged Ghanaians to remain optimistic as the team prepares for its fifth appearance at the global showpiece.â??Itâ??s a tricky group. We will do our possible best to qualify

Ghanaâ??s route to the knockout phase at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now clear, after being drawn into Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. It is a challenging group, yet one that still offers a realistic path into the newly expanded Round of 32.England enter as one of the tournament favourites, loaded with top-level experience and depth across the pitch. Croatia, finalists in 2018 and semi-finalists in 2022, remain a tournament specialist side, capable of controlling

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed in Washington, confirming the 12 groups for the first 48-team edition of the tournament.The full group breakdown is as follows:Group AMexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner of UEFA play-off D*Group BCanada, Winner of UEFA play-off A*, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup CBrazil, Morocco, Haiti, ScotlandGroup DUSA, Paraguay, Australia, Winner of UEFA play-off C*Group EGermany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, EcuadorGroup FNetherlands, Japan,

Ghana have been drawn into a challenging group alongside England, Croatia and Panama for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Fridayâ??s draw in Washington.The Black Stars now have a clear picture of the task ahead as they return to the global stage next summer.Placed in Pot 4 ahead of the ceremony, Ghana were always likely to face high-level opposition. Croatia, World Cup finalists in 2018 and semi-finalists in 2022, bring tournament pedigree and quality across the pitch.England

England international of Ghanaian descent Kobbie Mainoo is seeking for a winter Manchester United departure amid lack of playing opportunities.Mainoo is growing increasingly frustrated under manager Ruben Amorim, having struggled for game time since the commencement of the 2025/26 football campaign.The 20-year-old midfielder requested for a summer departure in search of regular playing time, but the Premier League giants botched to sanction a move.Per sources, Mainoo is pushing

FC Samartex 1996 will welcome defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars for their eagerly-awaited Western Derby on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Timber Giants occupy 7th position in the league standings on 18 points, 4 behind fourth-placed Gold Stars ahead of their Match Week 13 Ghana Premier League clash.Samartex have lacked the consistency that marked their title-winning campaign and have recorded a single win in their last five league matches (L1, W1, D3).They will look to beat

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has shared a positive update ahead of their important match against Hohoe United, revealing that two key players could return to the squad.Zito explained that Walid Neymar Fuseini and Seth Kwadwo will likely rejoin the team as they prepare for Sundayâ??s game. Their return would be a welcome boost for the Porcupine Warriors, who have been battling injury challenges since the start of the season.Kotoko enter the fixture with a mixed run of form,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is happy to finally enjoy a full week of training with his players, a break he believes will help the team prepare better for their next game.After a busy run of fixtures, he feels the extra days offer the chance to regroup, work on key areas, and allow the squad to rest properly.The Porcupine Warriors head into Sundayâ??s clash with Hohoe United with a mixed run of results, three draws, one win, and one defeat in their last five matches. For Zito,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito believes their dramatic 2-2 comeback against Medeama taught his players an important lesson about mindset.He stressed that the team learned how far a strong â??I can doâ? attitude can take them, especially in tough moments.The Porcupine Warriors enter their clash with Hohoe United after three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five matches. Zito feels the character his team showed in the Medeama game will be crucial as they move forward.When

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has made it clear that his team will approach Sundayâ??s match against Hohoe United with full seriousness, stressing that they will not underrate any opponent.His message comes as the Porcupine Warriors prepare for a tricky away fixture after a mixed run of three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five games.Facing a new team in the league brings its own challenges, but Zito believes their mindset remains the same."Well, it's

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito leads the team into Sundayâ??s clash with Hohoe United with a clear message: he and his players are fully prepared.The Porcupine Warriors travel for the match after a mixed run of three draws, one win and one defeat in their last five games, but the coach believes the work they have done puts them in a good place.When asked if his side is set for the challenge ahead, Zito kept it simple and direct."We are ready wherever. You see, we are training

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has actively represented Ghana and the African region at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, convened by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Korean Anti-Doping Agency (KADA), and the Busan Metropolitan Government from the 1st to â?? 5th of December 2025.Held once every six years, the global summit brings together more than 1,500 participants from over 190 countries to shape the next phase of anti-doping