Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has indicated that his side is preparing for a win against Brazil in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Atlas Lions will open their World Cup campaign on Saturday, June 13, against the record champions in a fixture that many are looking forward to.Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Mohamed Ouahbi described Brazil as a great football country but warned that his side will not go into the game with any fear."Brazil

Portugal-based midfielder Lawrence Ofori believes Thomas Partey will be ready for the World Cup despite going through a difficult time. The Villareal and Ghana star has been confronted with legal issues following the accusation of rape by different women during his time in England.Partey remains one of Ghana's most experienced players and if the Black Stars are to succeed in North America, the former Arsenal star will need to be in his best form.And according to Ofori, the

FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.In a statement released on Tuesday, world football's governing body said Artan would be unable to train or officiate at the tournament after US authorities refused him entry."FIFA can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori believes Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo will be the Black Stars' main man at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Semenyo heads into the tournament as the best Ghanaian player in Europe after winning the domestic double with Man City, and finished the EPL season with 17 goals and four assists.Despite his blistering form for Bournemouth and City, Semenyo has struggled wearing the Ghana jersey, with only three goals in 34 appearances.However,

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has expressed confidence in the Pharaohsâ?? chances of advancing past the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced shot-stopper is confident the record African champions will achieve something special at this yearâ??s tournament.â??Weâ??ve lacked experience. We hadnâ??t qualified for the World Cup in 28 years, and it was the teamâ??s first time competing at that level, so it was only natural that we lacked experience.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States and sent back to Istanbul.This has dealt a devastating blow to his historic appointment as the first Somali to officiate at football's biggest tournament.Artan, named the 2025 CAF Men's Referee of the Year, was turned away at Miami International Airport over the weekend. According to reports, Artan held a valid US visa and was travelling

The FIFA World Cup has produced countless unforgettable moments, but few are as dramatic as teams fighting back from seemingly impossible situations to secure victory.Throughout the tournament's history, several nations have carved out a reputation for resilience, overturning deficits and producing some of the most remarkable comebacks ever witnessed on football's biggest stage.Austria and Portugal jointly hold the record for the largest comeback victory in World Cup history

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has joined the chorus of praise for UAE legend Omar AbdulRahman, describing the playmaker as one of the finest talents he has ever shared a pitch with.Gyan's tribute came in response to a social media post marvelling at AbdulRahman's ability, with the user asking, "Who the hell is this guy?"The former Black Stars striker, who played alongside AbdulRahman at Al-Ain, responded simply but emphatically: "One of the best players

South Africa's national team players are set for a significant financial reward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with each member of the Bafana Bafana squad expected to receive approximately USD 120,000 for participating in the tournament's group stage.According to reports from South African publication Sunday World, the South African Football Association (SAFA) reached an agreement with the players' committee during a meeting held in Mexico ahead of the competition.Under

Players of the Black Stars are looking all fresh ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The team visited a barbering shop in Nottingham to get their haircut before leaving for the United States.In a video shared on social media, wingers Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah were spotted having their turns at the shop.Defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Prince Adu Kwabena were also seen having their hair freshly shaped.The Black Stars left the

Two clubs in Germanyâ??s second division are eager to secure VfB Stuttgartâ??s Justin Diehl on loan this summer.The 21-year-old offensive player may leave Stuttgart temporarily, as reported by BILD, seeking regular match time at a higher level after a tough season plagued by injuries.Diehl remains open to moves in the 2. Bundesliga or abroad. He recently changed his agent and has begun early talks about his next career steps. According to Bild, FC Magdeburg and Hannover 96

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic insists his team is far from their best ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 2018 runners-up secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovenia in their final preparatory game.Croatia had lost to Belgium 2-0 few days earlier as part of preparations and with less than a week to start the World Cup, Dalic remains unconvinced."A tough match, our opponent created too many chances for us. We won, we had possession, but I'm worried about

Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s Black Stars can overcome their recent struggles and rediscover their best form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The General Overseer of the Believers Worship Center believes the national team has been written off by many supporters following a period of inconsistent performances that has attracted criticism and gloomy predictions about its future.According to the renowned clergyman, the current mood surrounding

Asante Kotoko's decision to appoint Stanley Menzo as Director of Football is the clearest indication yet that the club is preparing for a major overhaul following a disappointing 2025-26 season.The Porcupine Warriors ended the campaign without a trophy and outside the Ghana Premier League's top four, a significant setback for a club that began the season with high expectations after winning the MTN FA Cup and qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup.Instead of building

Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman James Osei Brown believes the appointment of Stanley Menzo as Director of Football marks an important step in the club's efforts to build a sustainable structure capable of delivering long-term success.The Porcupine Warriors announced the arrival of the former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper on Monday, handing him responsibility for the club's overall football direction.Speaking after the appointment, Osei Brown said Menzo's extensive

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have appointed Dutch-Surinamese football legend Stanley Menzo as the clubâ??s new Technical Director, GHANAsoccernet.com can report The Porcupine Warriors concluded the appointment as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the clubâ??s technical structure and drive long-term football development.Menzo arrives in Kumasi with a wealth of experience accumulated over several decades in the game, both as a player and coach.Born

Former Ghana international Yaw Acheampong Joachim says the Black Stars are showing signs of improved tactical discipline under new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United assistant coach replaced Otto Addo in March 2026 and has so far overseen just one match in charge, a 1-1 draw against Wales.Speaking about Ghanaâ??s build-up to the World Cup, the former Medeama coach stressed that the

Forward Kwadwo Obeng Jnr is set to leave Heart of Lions as a free agent, with an Ethiopian club expressing strong interest in securing the services of the 27-year-old attacker.Obeng's contract with the Kpando-based club has officially expired, and the player is now free to negotiate with interested parties.The 27-year-old forward, who previously had spells with Aduana Stars and Hearts of Oak, joined Heart of Lions in August 2024 on a two-year deal that has now run its course.An

For years, football fans across Ghana and beyond have experienced the game from a distance through television screens, social media clips, and crowded stadium broadcasts that capture the spectacle but rarely the intimacy. The admiration has always been real, yet separated by an invisible line between the fans and the heroes they celebrate.In July 2026, that distance will finally close.The All Star Festival 2026 (ASF26) is being positioned as one of the countryâ??s most ambitious

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan is said to have been stopped by immigration officials upon arrival at Miami International Airport and was subsequently returned to Istanbul on Monday.The development comes just days before the start of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Artan had been appointed as one of Africa's representatives