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Alidu Seidu

2026-05-252026-07-05

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Marvin Senaya’s forced exit in the opening stages shattered the team’s composure, leaving a gap that Colombia exploited. “The moment Senaya came off, the team did not have the same discipline and organisation,” Queiroz stated. “It took Alidu Seidu a few minutes to adjust, and the

    Internal friction and tactical flaws define Ghana’s 2026 World Cup exit
  3. Joy Online

    It took Alidu Seidu a few minutes to adjust, and they took advantage of that moment to score,” the Ghana coach stated.

    Black Stars lost organisation after Senaya’s injury – Carlos Queiroz
  4. Joy Online

    Ghana were then dealt a blow of their own when right-back Marvin Senaya, who had initially attempted to continue despite a hamstring problem, was forced off and replaced by Alidu Seidu before the quarter-hour mark.

    Ghana’s World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Probable starting XI 4-2-3-1 Benjamin AsareAlidu Seidu, Alexander Djiku, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Baba Abdul RahmanThomas Partey, Caleb YirenkyiInaki Williams, Augustine Boakye, Antoine SemenyoJordan Ayew.

    Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Brandon Thomas-Asante, Alidu Seidu, Kwasi Sibo and Benjamin Asare replaced Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Marvin Senaya, Prince Kwabena Adu, Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

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

    Brandon Thomas-Asante – 4.5 Christopher Bonsu Baah – 4.5 Alidu Seidu – N/A Inaki Williams – N/A Baba Rahman – N/AHe will face criticism for the equaliser after failing to cut out the cross that led to the goal shortly after coming on in the 85th minute.

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

    Here is the full squad: Goalkeepers Benjamin Asare Lawrence 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

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

    The rest are Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams.

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

    The rest are Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, and Inaki Williams.

    Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendly
  12. May 2026
  13. 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
Sport

Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

The News

Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

    Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Senaya injury disrupted Ghana defence in World Cup loss

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's set-piece strategy primes World Cup 2026 campaign

    Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

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 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

  2. 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 name 28-man squad for Wales friendly and World Cup

    Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-player squad for World Cup preparation and an international friendly against Wales in Cardiff. Key returners include left-back Baba Abdul Rahman (absent since September 2023), Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah (recovering from an ACL injury), and Rayo Vallecano defender Abdul Mumin.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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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