Following the national teamâ??s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku issued a powerful call for resilience, urging football fans and stakeholders across the country to stand together rather than becoming paralyzed by the pain of defeat.The Black Stars' journey in North America came to an end in the Round of 32 on Saturday morning after a narrow, hard-fought 1-0 loss to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium.A 14th-minute striking

Black Stars defender Kojo Peprah Oppong has expressed pride in representing Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The OGC Nice player hoped the Black Stars would have continued their journey by advancing to the latter stages of the competition.However, the team fell short at the round of 32 following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City last Friday.Peprah Oppong missed the match due to injury but featured in the games against Panama, England and Croatia at the group

Minister for Sports and Recreation Hon. Kofi Adams has encouraged the Black Stars to use the disappointment of their FIFA World Cup exit as motivation to achieve greater success in future competitions.The Minister delivered the message while addressing the players and technical team after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, urging them to remain confident despite the end of their World Cup campaign.Adams praised the team's performances throughout the tournament,

The players and technical team of Cape Verde were given a heroic welcome in Praia following their return home after a successful World Cup adventure.The underdogs proved all their doubters wrong and won new fans for themselves after proving their quality against European champions Spain and World Cup holders Argentina.And although, they suffered elimination at the hands of the world champions after a 3-2 round of 32 defeat, Cape Verde gained the attention of the world by becoming

The Ghana Football Association's nationwide talent identification programme for the Black Starlets will make its next stop in the Volta Region on Sunday, July 6, as head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle continues the search for Ghana's next generation of U-17 players.The exercise will be held at the Ho Sports Stadium from 9:00 a.m., where young footballers from across the region will have the opportunity to impress the national team's technical staff.Coach Mingle and his

Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku believes the future of the country's football remains bright after exiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the round of 32. The Black Stars won a game and lost two in four matches at the World Cup in North America.After a hard-fought win over Panama and an impressive goalless draw with England, the Black Stars suffered defeats to Croatia and Colombia to end their tournament.Okraku, who has been in charge of the FA since 2019, picked positives from

Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku is 'immensely proud' of the Black Stars after reaching the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Black Stars exited the tournament after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City on Friday evening.According to the FA boss, the players should be proud after making the second round of the competition when many doubted them."Our journey ended at the Round of 32 of the tournament, and as disappointing as this is for all

GFA president Kurt Okraku has thanked Ghanaians for their support for the Black Stars during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Black Stars reached the round of 32 before suffering elimination at the hands of Colombia following a 1-0 defeat in Kansas City on Friday evening."My dear Ghanaian brothers and sisters and cherished supporters of the Black Stars," he said in a statement shared on the FA's website."On behalf of the Ghana Football Association,

Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has issued an emotional public statement following Ghanaâ??s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing his deep heartbreak while promising that the national team will bounce back stronger.The 20-year-old breakout star took to social media to connect with fans following a painful 1-0 defeat against Colombia in the Round of 32 in Kansas City.The narrow loss ended a promising World Cup campaign for head coach Carlos Queirozâ??s side,

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo shared a message of gratitude and resilience with fans on Instagram following the Black Stars' elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Ghana exited the competition in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat against Colombia in Kansas City, cutting short a promising run that saw them advance out of Group L.Semenyo, who played all 90 minutes of the knockout match, expressed deep disappointment but focused heavily on the

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the Black Stars' lack of team spirit played a decisive role in their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana's campaign came to an end on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium.Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute to send Colombia into the last 16, where they will face Switzerland.Speaking to SBS Sport after the game, Boateng said Ghana's

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists the Atlas Lionsâ?? qualification for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was earned through discipline and smart inâ??game adjustments, not luck.His side beat hosts Canada to book their place in the last eight, extending a historic run on North American soil.Ouahbi explained after the match that his staff had anticipated a complex encounter against a team built on aggressive high pressing. â??The qualification of the 'Atlas Lions'

Brahim Díaz made history as Morocco defeated co-hosts Canada 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The Real Madrid playmaker provided two assists in Houston to take his tournament tally to four.He now holds the all-time record for the most assists by an African player in the menâ??s FIFA World Cup. His outstanding creative display also helped the Atlas Lions become the first African nation to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals.The match remained goalless throughout

Moroccoâ??s Atlas Lions etched their names into football folklore on Saturday, defeating Canada 3-0 in a fiery Round of 16 clash to become the first African nation ever to score three goals in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. In front of a raucous crowd, the North African giants combined tactical discipline with lethal transition play to break a physical deadlock, breaking records previously untouched by the continentâ??s historic quarterfinalists of 1990, 2002, and 2010.Following

Frank Acheampong delivered a decisive display as Dalian Yingbo edged Wuhan Three Towns 3â??2, with the Ghanaian winger recording an assist and completing a match-high three dribbles to spearhead the home sideâ??s comeback.Wuhan struck early when Kilian Bevis finished low into the corner on two minutes, and Jhonder Cadiz added a stoppage-time penalty to send the visitors into the break 2â??1 up. Dalian had already responded once through Nicolae Stanciu, who levelled in the

Morocco became the first nation to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi inspired the Atlas Lions with a second-half brace before Abderrazak Hamdallah sealed the result deep into stoppage time, sending Morocco into the last eight for the second consecutive World Cup.The achievement marks another historic milestone for African football. Having reached the semi-finals

Morocco are through to the quarter-final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a disciplined and clinical 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, secured by a second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a strike from Soufiane Rahimi.Canada made a lively start and almost struck early when Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi controlled a pass inside the penalty area and attempted to finish, but Morocco goalkeeper Bono was alert and gathered the effort comfortably.Morocco were then forced into an early

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has etched his name alongside two Ghanaian greats after becoming one of the most creative African players in FIFA World Cup history.Salah created his 16th chance of the 2026 tournament during Egypt's Round of 32 victory over Australia, moving into third place for the most chances created by an African player at a single World Cup.Only two Black Stars icons remain ahead of him on the all-time list.Former Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng holds

Jerome Opoku believes Ghana's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup should serve as a stepping stone rather than a setback, with the defender confident the Black Stars can emerge stronger from the experience.The Istanbul Basaksehir centre-back said the squad remains convinced it has the quality to compete at the highest level despite seeing its campaign end with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32."We've got great talents. I think we can do better

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah believes Ghana's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup provides a strong foundation for the future despite the team's Round of 32 exit.Ghana's campaign came to an end on Friday after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Kansas City, where Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal to send the South Americans into the next round.Although disappointed by the result, Mensah said the players could leave the tournament with their heads held high