Ghana will face Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in what will be the first senior meeting between the two sides.The match will also mark the first time an African side has played a menâ??s international fixture in Wales. It forms part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars have already secured qualification.Coach Otto Addo is expected to rely on several key players, including Jordan Ayew,

Bechem United winger Augustine Okrah has declared his readiness for a return to the Black Stars, stating he would be thrilled to represent Ghana in the upcoming March internationals.Ghana will take on Austria (March 27) and Germany (March 30) in two games that are part of the build up to the 2026 World Cup.After a difficult previous campaign plagued by fitness issues, the experienced attacker believes his current form warrants a place in the national team setup.The former Asante

The Ghana FA Cup Committeeâ??s decision to stage the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem and the Cape Coast Stadium is primarily aimed at drawing strong fan attendance, particularly from clubs in the Bono region.Chairman of the FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, explained that the move is intended to keep a significant portion of the fixtures within reach of supporters whose teams have progressed to the last eight.Three clubs from the Bono region,

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday, following confirmation that the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed.Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday that the tournament, to be hosted by Morocco, will no longer take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026 as originally planned.The continental competition has instead been moved to 25 July

The Confederation of African Football has announced new dates for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, while the Ghana women's national team, the Black Queens, remain stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to airspace disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the region.CAF confirmed on Thursday that the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, has been moved from its original window of 17 March to 3 April 2026.The competition will now take place from 25 July

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai scored a sensational brace to lead FK Qarabag to the semi-final of the Azerbaijani Cup. The 24-year-old inspired the Azerbaijani giants to a comeback victory against Shamakhi following a 4-3 aggregate win at the end of two exciting legs.Addai opened the scoring with a low drive finish in the 6th minute at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, but the visitors responded in the 31st minute through Karim Rossi.After the break, Addai added his second

Former Medeama star Nurudeen Abdulai says he is grateful after scoring his first goal for Dunfermline Athletic in their Scottish Championship clash against Partick Thistle.The Ghanaian defender found the net during the match at KDM Group East End Park, marking a significant moment in his career since joining the club from Medeama SC in September.Reacting after the game, Abdulai expressed happiness about the goal and stressed that helping the team remains his main focus.â??I think

Nurudeen Abdulai says Dunfermline Athletic must build on their recent improvement after the side turned a difficult spell into a positive run in the Scottish Championship.Abdulai scored his first goal for the club in the Parsâ?? 2-2 draw against Partick Thistle, a result that halted a run of three consecutive defeats in late February.Reflecting on that match, the Ghanaian defender described the point against the second-placed side as a significant moment for the team.â??I

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the English Premier League player of the month award for February. The red-hot striker secured nomination for the accolade after a blistering start to his career at Manchester City.Semenyo has already netted five Premier League goals in seven games for the title chasers, with three of those in February.The 26-year-old netted in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspurs before firing in the victories over Fulham and Leeds United.He

Ghana U15 national team coach Fatawu Salifu has shared his heartfelt appreciation for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, highlighting how his efforts are reshaping the future of football coaching in Ghana.Fatawu explained that under Okrakuâ??s leadership, there has been a strong focus on improving the skills and qualifications of football coaches across all levels. This new emphasis on coach development means coaches like him receive better training,

The first batch of players invited to Ghanaâ??s national girlsâ?? schools football team, the Black Damsels, are expected to report to the Ghana Football Association Technical Centre in Prampram on Thursday, March 5, for a screening exercise.The exercise forms part of preparations for the CAF African Schools Football Championship scheduled to take place in Maputo, Mozambique.The selected players, drawn from various schools and lower-tier clubs across the country, will undergo

When football calls, Ghana answers.In June 2026, the worldâ??s greatest football festival will unfold across North America, with matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For Ghanaian supporters eager to follow the Black Stars, one travel company is positioning itself not just as a facilitator, but as a partner in history â?? Litina Travels.The company is offering structured, secure and experience-driven packages tailored specifically for fans.With Ghana playing its

Ghana international Iñaki Williams has reflected on Athletic Bilbaoâ??s challenging season, acknowledging the disappointment following their elimination from the Copa del Rey semifinals at the hands of Basque rivals Real Sociedad.The Black Stars attacker lasted the entire duration in the crucial return leg clash, held at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Wednesday night, but Bilbao were unable to overturn their deficit from the first leg at San Mamés Stadium, eventually

Ghana international Iñaki Williams has reflected on Athletic Bilbaoâ??s elimination from the Copa del Rey, admitting the atmosphere in the dressing room felt like a funeral following their semifinal defeat to fierce Basque rivals Real Sociedad.The Black Stars forward started and played full throttle of the match in the return leg of the Basque derby, as Athletic Bilbao succumbed to a narrow defeat at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Wednesday night.Prior to the decisive

Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association, Alexander Kotey harbours a bigger ambition of producing a Ghanaian referee capable of officiating the final of the FIFA World Cup, a feat that would mark a historic milestone for refereeing in the country.Kotey believes the country has the potential to reach the pinnacle of refereeing on the global stage, insisting that with the right development structures, Ghana can produce officials who will handle the biggest matches in world

Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association, Alexander Kotey, has vowed to ensure the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system before the end of his tenure.The introduction of VAR in football has received widespread acclaim globally, with many praising it as one of the most effective technology to improve officiating and reduce costly errors during matches.Over the years, domestic competitions, including the Ghana Premier League and the Ghana Division One

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Black Stars to approach all their 2026 World Cup opponents with caution, singling out Panama as a potential threat despite widespread perceptions of them as underdogs.Ghana, drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, will compete in the summer tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Speaking in an interview with Graphic Sports ahead of the global event, Kingston stressed that familiarity with some

Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston has urged the Black Stars to aim beyond mere participation at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the team must progress past the group stage.Ghana, four-time African champions, will compete in the summer tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.Kingston, who missed out on the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, stressed that Ghanaâ??s reputation in African football demands