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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

Also known as: Fatawu Issahakau · Black Stars winger

Black Stars winger appearing in his second World Cup, confident ahead of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama.

2026-05-252026-06-18

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Several other squad members stood out, including goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, striker Jordan Ayew, youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and forward Antoine Semenyo, who took time out of their training schedule to run football drills with children aged 10-14 from local clubs.

    Thomas Partey inspires Rhode Island children through ‘FIFA-WHO Be Active’ campaign
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Black Stars winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, says the team is fit, focused, and ready to make Ghana proud.

    Ahead of Panama clash… We’ll work hard to make Ghanaians Proud …Fatawu Issahaku declares
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Elisha Owusu and Thomas Partey anchored the midfield, while Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Kamaldeen Sulemana provided width.

    Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over Wales
  5. Joy Online

    Further up the pitch, he always made decoy runs, improving Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s options on the break.

    Ghana versus Wales: The winners and losers from Black Stars friendly
  6. Joy Online

    Fatawu Issahaku – 4 The Leicester man showed glimpses of danger when running at defenders but was not involved enough before being taken off at half-time.

    Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against Wales
  7. Joy Online

    e Ati-Zigi Joseph Anang Defenders Baba Abdul Rahman Gideon Mensah Marvin Senaya Alidu Seidu Abdul Mumin Jerome Opoku Jonas Adjetey Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Preprah Derrick Luckassen Midfielders Thomas Partey Elisha Owusu Kwasi Sibo Augustine Boakye Caleb Yirenkyi Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

    Queiroz names Ghana’s final squad for 2026 World Cup
  8. Daily Guide

    Players present at training included goalkeepers Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang and Solomon Agbasi, alongside outfield players Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Kamal Deen Sulemana.

    Black Stars Receive Partey, Inaki Boost Ahead Of Wales Friendly
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The players in camp include Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, Paul Reverson and Baba Abdul Rahman.

    Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendly
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    The players in camp are: Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, Paul Reverson, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku,

    Partey, Inaki join Black Stars camp as preparations intensify for Wales friendly
  12. Joy Online

    The early arrivals include Jordan Ayew, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya and Alidu Seidu, who were seen in a video circulating on social media.

    Black Stars open camp in Wales ahead of World Cup friendly
Sport

Thomas Partey leads FIFA-WHO fitness campaign with Rhode Island children

The News

Midfielder Thomas Partey and Ghana's Black Stars conducted a community engagement event at Bryant University in Rhode Island, participating in the FIFA-WHO 'Be Active' campaign, which encourages young people to exercise at least 60 minutes daily through football. Partey led drills and skills sessions with children aged 10–14, promoting physical activity and healthy living ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener.

16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Thomas Partey leads FIFA-WHO fitness campaign with Rhode Island children

    Midfielder Thomas Partey and Ghana's Black Stars conducted a community engagement event at Bryant University in Rhode Island, participating in the FIFA-WHO 'Be Active' campaign, which encourages young people to exercise at least 60 minutes daily through football. Partey led drills and skills sessions with children aged 10–14, promoting physical activity and healthy living ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Black Stars winger Issahaku confident ahead of Panama World Cup opener

    Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says the team is fit, focused, and ready to make Ghana proud as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Issahaku, appearing in his second World Cup, expressed confidence in the squad's abilities and said the mood in camp was positive and determined.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales after late Koumas equaliser

    Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draws with Wales, shows tactical improvement under Queiroz

    Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales in World Cup warm-up match

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Queiroz announces Ghana's 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

    Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Black Stars train with Partey, Williams ahead of Wales friendly

    Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Partey, Williams join Black Stars squad for Wales friendly

    Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. Partey and Williams join Black Stars for Wales friendly

    Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined Ghana's Black Stars squad as the team prepares for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales. With 24 players in camp, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz is assessing the squad through tactical training ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Black Stars open World Cup preparation camp in Wales

    Nine players have opened camp for Ghana's Black Stars in Wales ahead of a June 2 friendly in Cardiff. The Ghana Football Association will release the full squad list for the friendly and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 1.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

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