Solomon Agbesi has been left out of Ghanaâ??s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after head coach Carlos Queiroz named his 26-man squad for the tournament.The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper was one of the surprises in the Black Starsâ?? provisional 28-man squad and was hoping to secure a place in the final team for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Agbesi, a product of the Aspire Academy in Qatar, boosted his chances when he made his senior debut for Ghana

Ernest Nuamah will lead a list of players making their first World Cup appearance following the announcement of Ghana's squad. The Olympique Lyonnais forward, one of the best young talent in the world, will be joined by 13 others in Carlos Queiroz's squad for their debut World Cup.The 26-man squad which was announced today, also features Derrick Luckassen, who broke into the team following injury to experienced centre-back Alexander Djiku.Also making the squad is Christopher

Benjamin Asare is the only home-based player named in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the World Cup in North America. The 33-year-old, who was in Wales with club teammate Solomon Agbasi, made the cut ahead of his colleague, and remains the likely first-choice goalkeeper.Asare joins Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang as Ghana's three shot-stoppers for the World Cup.The former Great Olympics number one played a pivotal role in Ghana's World Cup qualification, featuring

Cyprus-based defender Derrick Luckassen is the latest addition to the Black Stars squad following the announcement of the team for the 2026 World Cup in North America, replacing injured Alexander Djiku.Head coach Carlos Queiroz announced his 26-man squad on Monday evening, with the team made up of a blend of experience and youthful exuberance.The Portuguese trainer included youngsters Marvin Senaya, Caleb Yirenkyi and Christopher Bonsu Baah in his team alongside veterans Jordan

Ghanaian-born forward Mohammed Muntari will make his second World Cup appearance after being named in Qatar's squad for the tournament in North America.The 32-year-old made the final 26-man squad released by coach Julen Lopetegui on Monday, June 1, 2026, following a brief camping in Ireland.Muntari and his teammates left for the United States on Sunday, May 31, 2026, to continue preparations ahead of the competition which begins in ten days time.The Al Gharafa forward has been

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has outlined his expectations for Ghana's upcoming international friendly against Wales and the World Cup, stressing his desire for the team to play great football, win matches, and give supporters something to celebrate.The Portuguese trainer believes his players are fully committed to representing the country and delivering a positive performance in their first official assignment under his leadership.Speaking ahead of Tuesday's clash,

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has highlighted the deep passion Ghanaians have for football as one of the things that has impressed him most since taking charge of the national team.Speaking ahead of Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Wales, the experienced trainer explained that the countryâ??s love for the sport, combined with its wealth of talent, creates the right environment for success.Queiroz also shared a light-hearted moment about one of his favourite discoveries

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has outlined his approach to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing the importance of focusing on one game at a time rather than setting long-term targets.Speaking ahead of Ghana's international friendly against Wales, the experienced trainer explained that both he and his players are concentrating on each match as it comes."Look, I don't want to speculate with those standards, those goals. I want to say one thing that in my life it is

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has admitted that pressure comes with the job as he prepares his team for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales.Speaking ahead of the match, the experienced trainer explained that pressure is a normal part of football and helps coaches stay focused and motivated."Of course, of course, I am under pressure. If you tell me one coach in the world of football that is not under pressure, that will surprise me. But pressure in our

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has heaped praise on teammate Antoine Semenyo, describing the Manchester City forward as a player who has made the entire nation proud with his remarkable performances this season.Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Cardiff ahead of Ghana's friendly against Wales, Ayew lauded Semenyo's rise since his time at Bournemouth and his subsequent move to Manchester City."I mean, he's done brilliantly. We all know the season he

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient as the national team begins a new chapter under head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting that performances have been better than results suggest.Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Cardiff ahead of Ghana's friendly against Wales, Ayew acknowledged the team's difficult run before Queiroz's appointment, which included four consecutive defeats.However, he pointed to encouraging signs, particularly

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear that Ghana will approach their international friendly against Wales with the mindset of winning rather than simply preparing for future matches.Speaking ahead of Tuesday's encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium, Queiroz stressed that every time the national team steps onto the pitch, the objective remains the same to give their all and fight for victory."You know, this game is so difficult. If you start to have complementary

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed his admiration for Antoine Semenyo following the forwardâ??s impressive season with Manchester City.Speaking ahead of Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Wales, Queiroz praised Semenyoâ??s performances but maintained his long-standing approach of focusing on the team rather than individual players.The experienced coach was asked about Semenyoâ??s excellent campaign at club level and acknowledged the attackerâ??s

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to include Thomas Partey in Ghanaâ??s squad, stressing that the midfielderâ??s presence with the national team already answers any questions about his selection.Speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Wales, Queiroz made it clear that he would not be drawn into further discussion over the decision.Addressing concerns about Parteyâ??s inclusion, the coach

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says he is in no hurry to decide on the next chapter of his career as he prepares to leave Leicester City when his contract expires at the end of June 2026.The experienced forward is focused on Ghanaâ??s upcoming World Cup campaign and insists that any decision regarding his next club will be made only after careful discussions with his family and representatives.Ayew joined Leicester City from Crystal Palace in 2024, adding another chapter to a career

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana's focus is firmly on producing a strong performance and securing victory when they face Wales in an international friendly on Tuesday.The match at the Cardiff City Stadium will be Ghana's final outing before the 2026 FIFA World Cup and provides Queiroz with one last opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the tournament in North America.Speaking ahead of the encounter, the Portuguese coach stressed his desire to see the Black

The confirmation that Alexander Djiku will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dealt Ghana a significant setback, depriving the Black Stars of one-half of their most trusted central defensive partnership ahead of the tournament.Coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed on Monday that the experienced defender has been ruled out through injury and replaced in the squad, leaving Ghana with a major challenge at the heart of defence.Djiku's absence is particularly damaging because Mohammed Salisu,

Black Stars head of medical team, Dr. Prince Pambo has described the tournament-ending injury to playmaker Mohammed Kudus as a "devastating" reality for the nation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Speaking in an interview with journalist Kafui Dey, Dr. Pambo emphasized that losing a player of Kudusâ??s global stature right before football's biggest stage is the ultimate nightmare for any national medical department.â??So, head of medical, the last thing you want

Wales coach Craig Bellamy says his side must continue improving as they prepare to face Ghana in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday.Although Wales will not be taking part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bellamy believes the match against the Black Stars presents an important opportunity for his team to develop ahead of future competitions.Speaking ahead of the encounter, Bellamy described Ghana as one of two challenging opponents Wales will face during

Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen is poised to replace Alexander Djiku in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, barring any last-minute hiccups, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.The development comes after Djiku suffered an injury setback that is expected to rule him out of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Luckassen, who made his senior debut for Ghana in the international friendly against Germany in March, has emerged as the leading candidate