Ghana defender Jerome Opoku believes the Black Stars produced a performance to be proud of despite being denied victory in a 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night.The Black Stars looked set to hand new head coach Carlos Queiroz a winning start after Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first senior international goal in the 66th minute.However, Lewis Koumas struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a draw for the hosts at the Cardiff City Stadium.While disappointed not to secure

Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow has praised Ghana as a "very good side" after the Black Stars held his team to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.The match served as an important test for both nations, with Ghana continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while Wales looked to maintain their impressive form under head coach Craig Bellamy.Despite needing a stoppage-time equaliser from Lewis Koumas to avoid defeat, Darlow

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has praised Ghana's quality after his side battled back to secure a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.The Black Stars appeared on course for victory after Caleb Yirenkyi scored his maiden international goal in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas struck deep into stoppage time to earn Wales a share of the spoils.Speaking after the game, Bellamy was full of admiration for Ghana, acknowledging the strength

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed satisfaction with his players' commitment to his game plan, insisting that the team will only get better as they continue to work together.Speaking after Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales in their final pre-World Cup friendly, the Portuguese tactician highlighted the respect and discipline shown by the squad in executing his tactical instructions."What really pleased me a lot is the way the players listened to my instruction;

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has shared his excitement following Caleb Yirenkyi's debut goal for the Black Stars in the iconic number 3 shirt.Yirenkyi found the back of the net in Ghana's 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday, pouncing on a rebound from Ernest Nuamah, donning the number 3 jersey famously associated with Gyan during his illustrious career with the national team.Taking to social media, Gyan responded with a cryptic but telling post. "Jonathan Mensah

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear that reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is both the team's main goal and his top priority, stressing that everything is geared toward achieving that target.Speaking after Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales in their final pre-tournament friendly, the Portuguese tactician outlined the immediate objective."At the end, we have to qualify for the second round. That is the main goal of the team and my

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has given his stamp of approval to observations that Black Stars defender Jonas Adjetey stepped up in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales, despite struggling in recent outings.Taking to social media after the match, Gyan simply wrote "FACTS" in response to a post highlighting that Adjetey, who has been poor in recent games, delivered a much-improved performance against the Welsh.The friendly at Cardiff City Stadium saw Ghana take the lead

Woking Football Club has officially announced the signing of English-Ghanaian defender Zico Asare on a two-year deal from Harrogate Town.The 25-year-old brings extensive EFL and National League experience, having begun his development at Fulham's youth academy at age 8 before spending over a decade with the Cottagers.Asare's journey includes spells at Oxford City and Maidenhead United. He joined League Two's Harrogate Town in July 2024, making 34 appearances in his

Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana, but a stoppage-time equaliser denied the Black Stars victory as they drew 1-1 with Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night.The international friendly marked the first game of Carlos Queiroz's tenure as Ghana coach and formed part of the team's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Wales started brightly and tested Lawrence Ati-Zigi on several occasions in the opening stages, but the Ghana goalkeeper produced important saves

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars are now winless in their last six matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Wales on Tuesday night.The friendly encounter at Cardiff City Stadium was seen as an important opportunity for Ghana to build confidence after a difficult run of results, but the team was once again denied victory despite showing encouraging signs.Wales made a bright start and threatened to take control of the match in the opening stages. The hosts created

Spanish giants FC Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to secure the signing of teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge KV during the summer transfer window, according to reports from Diario SPORT.The eighteen-year-old left winger is widely considered one of the brightest young prospects and most explosive attacking talents in Belgian football.Club Brugge recently rejected Barcelona's initial formal transfer offer, firmly labelling the proposed economic package as

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has praised Ernest Nuamah following the winger's impressive performance in the Black Stars' 1-1 draw with Wales on Tuesday night.Nuamah was one of Ghana's brightest performers at the Cardiff City Stadium, causing constant problems for the Welsh defence with his pace, direct running and attacking intent, particularly after the break.The Lyon winger played a key role in Ghana's opening goal, producing the initial effort that led to Caleb

Carlos Queiroz's first match as Black Stars coach ended in a 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night as Ghana continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced Portuguese coach, appointed in April to replace Otto Addo, took charge of the national team for the first time at the Cardiff City Stadium and saw his side come within moments of securing victory.Wales started brightly and looked the more dangerous side in the opening stages. The hosts created

Caleb Yirenkyi enjoyed a night to remember on Tuesday after scoring his first goal for the Black Stars in Ghana's 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff.The 19-year-old came off the bench in the second half and made an immediate impact, giving Ghana the lead in a friendly that formed part of the team's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Introduced in the 60th minute, Yirenkyi needed only six minutes to make his mark. After Wales failed to deal with a dangerous attack

Ghanaâ??s final 2026 FIFA World Cup group opponents Croatia suffered a setback in their preparations after falling 2-0 to Belgium in a pre-tournament friendly on Tuesday in Rijeka.The result comes as both teams fine-tune their squads ahead of the global showpiece, where Croatia are grouped with Ghana and are scheduled to face the Black Stars in their last group match on June 27.Belgium, who will open their World Cup campaign against Egypt on June 15, took control of the contest

Bafana Bafana have finally touched down in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing an end to an anxious travel saga triggered by visa complications that briefly disrupted their departure from South Africa. The squad, originally set to fly out on Sunday, only made the journey on Monday night after a 24-hour delay forced urgent intervention from football authorities and government stakeholders. The situation had threatened to derail early preparations, but swift coordination

Hearts of Oak have expressed strong interest in Hohoe United defensive midfielder John Alossode, as the Phobians look to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.The highly-rated midfielder is also attracting attention from clubs in Egypt, Tanzania, and Serbia, with several parties closely monitoring his situation. A move for Alossode appears to be only a matter of time as interest in his signature continues to grow.The 24-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for Hohoe

The English Football Association is reportedly considering boycotting shaking hands with Thomas Partey when Ghana faces the Three Lions in the 2026 World Cup group stage in Boston on June 23.The issue centres on Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who was included in Carlos Queirozâ??s 26-man squad for the tournament despite facing criminal charges in the United Kingdom.The former Arsenal midfielder has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, and

Asante Kotoko defender Samba O'Neil has commenced training with the Niger national team after officially completing a switch in his international allegiance.The centre-back is currently in camp as Niger intensify preparations for their upcoming international friendly matches. O'Neil's inclusion in the squad marks a significant milestone in his career, offering him the opportunity to represent Niger on the international stage.The defender has been one of the standout

Three Ghana Premier League clubs are in the race to sign Wa Power FC winger Emmanuel Amamu, following an impressive campaign in the Access Bank Division One League.Bechem United, Berekum Chelsea, and newly promoted side Debibi United have all expressed strong interest in the talented attacker, who has caught the eye with his creativity and goal contributions.Amamu made 19 appearances in the just-ended season, scoring 6 goals and providing 7 assists, making him one of the most productive