Also known as: Thomas Asante · Brandon Thomas Asante
Forward for Ghana's Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, wearing number 10, who contributed an assist in the team's opening group match victory over Panama.
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Joy Online
… By favouring defensive substitutions in critical moments, introducing Elisha Owusu for Kwasi Sibo on the hour mark and withholding dynamic threats like Brandon Thomas-Asante and Christopher Bonsu Baah, Queiroz signalled a lack of trust in his squad’s forward potential. …
Carlos Queiroz departure exposes deeper structural cracks within Black StarsThe Ghanaian Times
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said the squad’s ambition and ambition and hunger remain intact despite the 2-1 loss to Croatia, stressing the Black Stars are determined “to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going” heading into the Round of 32. …
We have a lot of hunger to make a name for ourselves — Brandon Thomas AsanteJoy Online
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has dismissed suggestions that Ghana approached their final FIFA World Cup Group L match against Croatia without the desire to win to avoid certain countries in the next round. …
Croatia vs Ghana: We wanted to win, not settle for a draw — Thomas-AsanteJoy Online
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has urged Ghana to quickly put behind the disappointment of their defeat to Croatia and channel all attention towards the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, insisting that progression in tournament football is far more important than dwelling on …
We must focus on whoever comes next — Thomas-Asante charge Black StarsJoy Online
… While Ghana’s defensive structure has earned widespread praise, Queiroz will also expect greater ruthlessness in the final third, where Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante and captain Jordan Ayew have all shown flashes of attacking quality without consistently converting promi …
Black Stars go again tonightThe Ghanaian Times
… The likes of strikers Prince Adu Kwabena, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Jordan Ayew, and Brandon Thomas-Asante—all of whom have seen action—have failed to score. …
Black Stars set for Croatia test tomorrowThe Ghanaian Times
Black Stars forward, Brandon Thomas-Asante, insists Ghana will carry no pressure into today’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations. …
We use being overlooked to our advantage – Thomas-AsanteThe Ghanaian Times
… What may be confusing now is whether to start Jordan Ayew again ahead of the impressive and aggressive Brandon Thomas-Asante who got the assist for Ghana’s goal against Panama. …
Can Black Stars tame The Three Lions …in historic World Cup clash?Joy Online
… Perhaps the defining image came midway through the second half when Brandon Thomas-Asante burst into the penalty area with strength and conviction before delivering a dangerous low cross across the six-yard box. …
Start him or drop Him: The Jordan Ayew dilemma Queiroz cannot avoidThe Ghanaian Times
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations. …
We use being overlooked to our advantage – Thomas-AsanteCarlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said Ghana's squad remains ambitious and hungry after the 2-1 loss to Croatia, expressing determination "to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going" as the Black Stars advance to face Colombia in the Round of 32.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante rejected suggestions that Ghana approached their final World Cup group match against Croatia without intent to win, saying the squad's disappointment reflected its ambition to finish strongly despite already securing qualification.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brandon Thomas-Asante urged Ghana to move past their World Cup Group L defeat to Croatia and concentrate on the knockout stage, noting the team had already secured qualification before the match and should view the loss as less damaging than it could have been earlier in the tournament.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana carries no pressure into a World Cup group match against England, insisting the team's self-belief and being overlooked fuel their resolve rather than weigh them down.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz must decide whether to start Jordan Ayew, Ghana's captain, against England after a poor performance against Panama where Ayew completed backward passes, won no aerial duels, took no shots, and created no clear chances in 87 minutes.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana enters Tuesday's World Cup match against England with self-belief and no pressure, turning external doubt into motivation. Both teams have three points in Group L ahead of the Foxborough fixture.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour said Ghana's 1-0 2026 World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto demonstrates that national unity, rather than political division, is key to success. He praised 19-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi for scoring the decisive goal in the 19th minute.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Eric Boahen-Uche of Reign House Chapel declared three days of fasting and prayers for Ghana's Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, citing spiritual concerns about the team. Ghana won the match 1-0 with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante came off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi's goal in Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday, marking the Black Stars' first win in seven games.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured a dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win in Toronto at BMO Field. The Black Stars, who were largely outplayed for most of the match, struck on the break to snatch all three points despite Panama enjoying 65% possession in the first half.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Ghana's Black Stars ended four consecutive defeats with a 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly, marking Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ghana forward Ransford Königsdörffer, 24, has completed a move to Bundesliga side Mainz 05 from Hamburger SV as a free agent. The striker had 33 league appearances and five goals in the 2025/26 season, and brings experience from Germany's second tier with 130 matches and 29 goals for Hamburg and Dynamo Dresden; he has seven caps for Ghana and appeared at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City secured their championship title with a 4-1 win over Wrexham at home, with Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring his 13th league goal of the season. The victory extended Coventry's unbeaten run to seven matches and took them to 92 points, while Wrexham remained in sixth place despite the defeat.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →