Hervé Renard has declared that the passion of the World Cup is what drew him to the Tunisia job, even as he acknowledged the monumental task ahead of him.Speaking at his first press conference following his appointment, the Frenchman made it clear that he is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge.Tunisia are rooted to the bottom of Group F after a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden â?? their second consecutive match conceding five goals, following a 5-0 friendly

Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team have completed the first phase of their nationwide talent identification programme after a successful scouting exercise in the Upper West Region.The exercise, held on Thursday at the Malik Jabir Sports Stadium in Wa, attracted dozens of talented young footballers from across the region hoping to impress the national selectors and earn a place in Ghana's next Black Starlets squad.Mingle, together with his technical staff, including

The Black Stars have returned to their base in Rhode Island after opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto.Ghana's squad arrived in Massachusetts in the early hours of Thursday before heading straight to their team camp in Providence, where preparations for their second Group L fixture against England are already underway.Head coach Carlos Queiroz has scheduled a recovery training session at Bryant University on Thursday

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada and will be available for Saturday's FIFA World Cup Group E match against Germany after initially being denied entry.The 23-year-old Nice forward had been unable to travel after Canadian authorities delayed his visa while seeking further information about an ongoing legal investigation in France.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed on Thursday that the necessary authorisations had now been granted, allowing

FC Saarbrucken have officially announced Kelsey Owusu as their first signing for the upcoming season, welcoming the versatile offensive player from Rot-Weiss Essen to the Saar.Despite his young age, Owusu already brings valuable professional football experience and tremendous potential for development. The club sees him as a key addition who fits perfectly into their attacking philosophy.Sporting director Markus Thiele celebrated the signing: â??We're delighted that we were

England have been handed a fitness boost ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Ghana, with Declan Rice expected to be available despite picking up a minor injury against Croatia.The Arsenal midfielder was substituted midway through the second half of England's 4-2 victory after experiencing discomfort in his lower back, prompting concerns over his fitness.However, the issue is not expected to rule Rice out of the meeting with Ghana in Boston. The 27-year-old

Swedenâ??s preparations for their Group F meeting with the Netherlands have taken a carefully managed turn, with Alexander Isak set apart from the main group as the squad balances recovery and momentum following their emphatic 5-1 win over Tunisia.The striker, who opened his tournament account with a goal in that opening-day demolition, has been placed on an individual programme designed to manage his workload after a physically taxing return to top-level action.The adjustment

Ghanaâ??s opening night at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in late drama and historic celebration as Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep into stoppage time to seal a 1-0 victory over Panama in a tense Group L encounter at the Toronto Stadium.The match appeared destined for a stalemate until the 90+5th minute, when the midfielder calmly converted a low cross from substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante.Legendary former captain Asamoah Gyan was present in the stands, witnessing a moment that symbolised

South Africa showed resilience and character at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their second Group A encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.A composed penalty from Teboho Mokoena ensured the spoils were shared after an early Czech breakthrough.On the matchday, Czech Republic had a bright start to the contest as Patrik Schick almost scored in the first minute. He latched onto a perfectly delivered

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has expressed his gratitude to fans following the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup opener.The centre-back, who started the match alongside Jonas Adjetey, took to social media to share his appreciation for the overwhelming support from the Ghanaian faithful.The 27-year-old, who made his World Cup debut in Toronto, was part of a defence that kept a clean sheet despite Panama dominating large spells of the match.His performance,

Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari is utilizing an unconventional heat-acclimatization strategy by training in layers to prepare for an upcoming international fixture against the Netherlands under intense Texas heat.The Brighton & Hove Albion player is employing techniques inspired by his North African heritage, aiming to minimize the physical impact of extreme conditions.The 22-year-old Ayari has been practicing in a full tracksuit to prepare for the, aiming to avoid a shock

Ghana first choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi is racing against time to face England next in the second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The St Gallen gloveman was substituted during the first half break in Wednesdayâ??s 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto.Ait-Zigi went down three times for treatment in the first half which included a prolonged break after he was clattered by Carlos Harvey when he went for an aerial challenge inside the box.He was in trouble as he constantly

Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo has ended the first round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the competition's leading dribbler, further cementing his status as one of Africa's brightest attacking stars.The Manchester United winger completed six successful take-ons during Ivory Coast's dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador, the highest total recorded by any player during Matchday One. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Diallo accomplished the

Ghanaâ??s captain Jordan Ayew made history when he led the Black Stars against Panama, becoming the oldest Ghanaian to feature at a FIFA World Cup. At nearly 35, Ayew is no longer the explosive forward who relied on sharp bursts of pace. Instead, he is more enduring, measured, intelligent, and increasingly indispensable.That maturity was on full display in Ghanaâ??s hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama, only the nationâ??s second victory in their opening five matches at this

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry into Canada ahead of his country's FIFA World Cup group-stage clash against Germany on Saturday, after authorities failed to grant him the necessary travel authorisation.The 23-year-old, who started Ivory Coast's opening 1-0 win over Ecuador, will remain in the United States while the rest of the squad travels to Toronto, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed.The development comes after reports that Wahi was

The Panamanian national team was left heartbroken after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghana in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Edgar Yoel Barcenas insisting his side deserved more from the contest.Speaking after the match, the experienced winger expressed his disappointment at the result, arguing that Panama produced a performance worthy of victory but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.Panama dominated large spells of the encounter, particularly

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen has expressed his disappointment after his side suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Ghana in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto.The Central Americans appeared on course to secure a valuable point after a disciplined performance against the four-time African champions.However, their resistance was broken deep into stoppage time when midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi struck in the 95th minute to hand Ghana all three points.Speaking

Italian-born Ghanaian defender Mike Aidoo has been nominated for the Best Right-Back award in Italy's Serie C after an impressive breakthrough season on loan at Pergolettese.The 21-year-old enjoyed an outstanding campaign, establishing himself as one of the league's top full-backs after joining Pergolettese from Inter Milan last summer. His consistent performances played a key role in helping the club preserve their Serie C status while earning widespread recognition for

Football has a funny way of creating stories no one sees coming.Back in 2010, Asamoah Gyan wore Ghana's No. 3 shirt and scored the only goal as the Black Stars beat Serbia 1-0 to record their first-ever opening-match victory at a FIFA World Cup. That win set the tone for Ghana's memorable run to the quarter-finals in South Africa.Sixteen years later, history repeated itself.This time, it was Caleb Yirenkyi wearing the No. 3 jersey. Making his World Cup debut, the midfielder

Africa's representatives have made a promising start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ghana and Ivory Coast emerging as the continent's only winners after the opening round of group matches.Out of the ten African nations competing in the expanded tournament, two claimed victories, four secured valuable draws and four suffered defeats. While the results were mixed, several performances showed that African teams remain capable of challenging the world's traditional