Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars were unlucky not to snatch a dramatic victory against England after coming close to scoring on the counterattack during their 0-0 draw in the World Cup Group L clash.Despite England dominating possession with 79% of the ball, Ghana's defensive discipline kept the Three Lions at bay.The Black Stars also threatened on the break, with one particular counterattack almost resulting in a winning goal.Reflecting on the moment,

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has admitted that the Black Stars knew they would have to defend for long periods against England, but insisted the team's discipline and sacrifice were key to securing a valuable 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L clash.England dominated possession with 79% of the ball â?? the highest recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in six decades â?? but were unable to break down Ghana's stubborn defence."We defended

The Black Stars of Ghana joined an exclusive African World Cup record after keeping clean sheets in their opening two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two clean sheets saw Ghana become only the fifth African team in tournament history to achieve the feat.The Black Stars began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama before holding England to a goalless draw in the second round on Tuesday.Only a handful of African nations have managed to complete their first two

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has reserved special praise for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey following Ghana's hard-fought 0-0 draw against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Mensah highlighted Partey's leadership and defensive awareness as key factors in Ghana's resilient performance, which frustrated a star-studded England attack."Thomas Partey played an important role in shielding the defence and helping to maintain

England added Ghana to a growing list of opponents after playing out a 0-0 draw in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.The result saw the Three Lions extend an unwanted record in the history of the tournament.The stalemate on Tuesday marked Englandâ??s 13th goalless draw at the FIFA World Cup. It is the highest number recorded by any national team in the competition, according to Opta statistics.The latest result continued a trend that has followed the Three

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has cautioned that Ghana will need to maintain the same level of discipline and tactical organisation against Croatia as they did against England, describing the Croatians as a technically gifted and efficient side.Speaking after Ghana's impressive goalless draw with England, Mensah praised the Black Stars' defensive structure but warned that Croatia would present a different kind of challenge."Croatia are a very efficient

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has praised Ghana's tactical discipline following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, describing the team's defensive organisation as the key factor behind the result.Speaking after the match, Herbert Mensah said Ghana's performance demonstrated the importance of structure, concentration and tactical execution against stronger opponents.Viewing the game from the perspective of a sports

The official vehicle partner of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), JAC Motors, has rewarded Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi following his Man of the Match performance in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the game as the Black Stars defeated Panama to pick up their first win of the tournament. While the goal was the icing on the cake, his performance on the day saw him crowned Ghana's best player on the day, picking the first

Manchester City and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol is expecting a difficult game against Ghana in Group L's final game on Saturday. The Black Stars produced one of the most disciplined performance at the World Cup to hold England to a goalless draw on Tuesday evening.The draw puts Ghana in second position right behind England, who are top on goal difference.Meanwhile, Croatia gave their chances of progressing to the knockout stage a huge boost after beating Panama later

England defender Djed Spence has reportedly limited comments on his Instagram account following a wave of reactions from football fans after the Three Lions' World Cup clash against Ghana in Boston.The Tottenham Hotspur full-back became a major talking point after appearing to avoid shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey during the pre-match lineup ahead of the Group L encounter. The moment quickly circulated across social media, sparking widespread debate among

Croatia captain Luka Modric hopes the team will build on their victory over Panama when they face Ghana in their final group game at the World Cup. The Europeans started the tournament with a defeat to England before labouring to a 1-0 win over Panama, courtesy a second half strike from Ante Budimir."Thank God, we got three extremely important points for us. We wanted to win, but it wasn't easy. It was a tough game, you could see it from start to finish. We played with

Croatia forward Ante Budimir is anticipating a tough game against the Black Stars of Ghana in the final Group L match on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 2018 runners-up laboured to a 1-0 victory over Panama to enhance their chances of progressing to the knockout stages. Budimir netted the only goal in the second half after meeting a cross from from the right from Josip Stanisic.The Osasuna forward had an eye on the group's other game between England and Ghana, which ended

Ghana centre-back Jerome Opoku has been one of the standout defenders at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with two clean sheets in two matches against Panama and England.His performances have not only helped the Black Stars on the brink of the knockout stages but have also put him firmly on the radar of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.Opoku has been a rock at the heart of Ghana's defence, forming a formidable partnership with Jonas Adjetey. In the opening two matches, his

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has praised his teammates after their goalless draw with England in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West Africans earned a valuable point which could be enough to see the team progress to the round of 32 of the tournament.Issahaku, who came on as a second half substitute, almost contributed a goal after feeding Prince Adu Kwabena with Ghana's best chance of the game. Adu Kwabena could not make it count after he was impeded in the

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has fired a defiant message to fans and critics alike following the Black Stars' resolute 0-0 draw with England, insisting that the team's underdog status only fuels their hunger for success.Taking to social media after the match, the centre-back wrote: "The Underdog is always the Hungriest.. Ghana we continue our fight"Opoku was a key figure in Ghana's defensive masterclass against England, helping to keep a clean sheet against

Lech Poznan have completed the signing of Ghanaian centre-back Terry Yegbe from French club FC Metz on a permanent deal.The 25-year-old has signed a contract that runs until 30 June 2030, giving the Polish champions a long-term option in the heart of defence.Yegbe arrived in Poznan on Tuesday for medical tests, and the transfer was finalised on Wednesday afternoon once all paperwork was completed. Lechâ??s sporting director Tomasz Rzasa described him as a physically strong, fast

Spartak Trnava have bolstered their defence with the signing of 22-year-old Ghanaian centre-back Ivan Anokye Mensah, who has agreed a contract running until 2029.Mensah returns to Slovak football after spells with Zilina and Banska Bystrica and spent last season with Sparta Pragueâ??s B team, where he also earned a first-team league appearance. According to Spartak Trnava the young defender brings familiarity with the league and a readiness to step into the squad, having already

Former England defender Gary Neville has suggested that Anthony Gordon is â??under the most pressureâ? to retain his place in the side after Englandâ??s 0-0 draw with Ghana in their second World Cup Group L match.Gordon, who joined Barcelona from Newcastle ahead of the tournament, started both group games but again struggled to influence proceedings as England were held by a disciplined Ghana side.England, led by Thomas Tuchel, dominated possession for long spells but

Former England midfielder Paul Merson has described Englandâ??s 0-0 draw with Ghana in the World Cup as a â??reality checkâ? for Thomas Tuchelâ??s side after they were frustrated in Group L.England, who had opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, were unable to break down a disciplined Ghana side in their second group match, leaving both teams well placed to progress but with clear questions over Englandâ??s attacking edge.â??Itâ??s back to reality.

England defender Harry Maguire has urged the Three Lions to remain focused on their long-term objectives after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The result in Boston ended England's perfect start to the tournament and continued a curious trend, with the Three Lions now drawing their second group-stage match at four consecutive major tournaments.Despite the disappointment of failing to break down Ghana's disciplined