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Augustine Boakye

Augustine Boakye — Ghana midfielder called up for senior debut against Mexico, wearing number 20 at 2026 World Cup.

2026-05-062026-06-18

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A seven-member firefighting crew led by Station Officer Two (STNO II) Boakye was immediately dispatched at 12:07 a.m.

    Two diesel trailers collide at Kwahu Hwidiem
  3. Joy Online

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

    Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
  4. Joy Online

    Augustine Boakye, who has also been called up I by the national team fold for the first time picks up jersey number 20 for his debut involvement.

    Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026
  5. Joy Online

    d: 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 Sibo Augustine Boakye

    Queiroz names Ghana’s final squad for 2026 World Cup
  6. Joy Online

    As of Monday afternoon, the French-based pair of Augustine Boakye and Kojo Oppong Peprah had yet to report to camp due to their involvement in the French Ligue play-off between Boakye’s Saint Étienne and Peprah’s OGC Nice.

    Judge me by results, not my personal qualities – Carlos Queiroz
  7. Joy Online

    As of Monday afternoon, the French-based pair of Augustine Boakye and Kojo Oppong Peprah had yet to report to camp due to their involvement in the French Ligue play-off between Boakye’s Saint Étienne and Peprah’s OGC Nice.

    ‘We want to play great football’- Carlos Queiroz ahead of Wales test
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Other notable returnees include Rayo Vallecano’s Abdul Mumin, who is back from a long layoff due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury; Saint-Étienne midfielder Augustine Boakye; and Stade Rennes defender Alidu Seidu.

    2026 World Cup: Baba Rahman, Mumin and Nuamah return as Black Stars name provisional squad
  10. Joy Online

    Ghana international Augustine Boakye is unlikely to be available for the Black Stars’ friendly against Mexico on Saturday.

    Augustine Boakye to miss Black Stars friendly against Mexico
  11. Joy Online

    Recently deployed in a deeper playmaking role, Boakye has showcased his technical quality and vision.

    Ghana’s Mexico friendly offers final chance for World Cup hopefuls
  12. Joy Online

    There is a return for Majeed Ashimeru with Augustine Boakye also coming into the fray for the first time.

    Black Stars: Amoako, Opoku and Rak-Sakyi get maiden call-up for Mexico friendly

Monday 15 June

  1. Two diesel trailers collide at Kwahu Hwidiem in Ghana

    Two MAN diesel trailers collided at Kwahu Hwidiem in the Nkawkaw Municipality early Sunday morning, spilling diesel fuel and scattering debris across the road. The Ghana National Fire Service responded, washing away the spillage and clearing debris to restore safe conditions.

    15 June 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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana World Cup 2026 squad jersey numbers announced

    Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.

    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. Carlos Queiroz to be judged by results, not personal qualities

    Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Carlos Queiroz targets great football in Wales friendly debut

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz outlined objectives for the Black Stars ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales, his first game since appointment in April. Queiroz emphasized a message of hope and confidence, stating "We want to play great football. We want to win. We want to bring pride and happiness to the fans."

    1 June 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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Augustine Boakye unlikely to play in Black Stars friendly

    Ghana midfielder Augustine Boakye, called up for his senior debut against Mexico on Saturday, is unlikely to feature as Saint-Etienne pursues promotion to the French top flight with a playoff against OGC Nice starting May 26.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana's Mexico friendly offers final World Cup squad audition

    Ghana's May 28 friendly against Mexico, played outside the FIFA international window, presents head coach Carlos Queiroz with his only chance to assess the squad before the final World Cup squad deadline. Named mostly of U-23 and Ghana Premier League players, the match offers fringe players a decisive audition opportunity.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars name 23-man squad for Mexico friendly

    New Black Stars boss Carlos Queiroz has selected a 23-man squad for an upcoming game against Mexico later this month, part of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. The squad includes 6 home-based players from the Ghana Premier League, 15 players receiving their first national team call-up, and 8 returning players, with the match scheduled for May 22.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

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