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Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a candid assessment of Ghana’s performance following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia, describing the display as below the expected standard and insisting the South Americans fully deserved their victory. …
World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below parJoy Online
Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has attributed Ghana’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup to the team’s inability to convert scoring opportunities, saying fine margins ultimately separated the Black Stars from Colombia. …
‘They took their chance; we didn’t’ — Jerome Opoku reflects on Ghana’s World Cup exitJoy Online
… Speaking after Ghana’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, which ended the country’s campaign, Ayew acknowledged the disappointment of failing to progress but maintained that the team’s rebuilding process had only just begun. …
Black Stars need time to adapt to Queiroz’s philosophy — Jordan AyewJoy Online
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has identified the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a major factor in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. …
Black Stars lost organisation after Senaya’s injury – Carlos QueirozJoy Online
Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with an early goal from Jhon Arias proving enough to separate the two sides. …
Ghana’s World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16Joy Online
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi are back in Ghana’s starting line-up as Carlos Queiroz makes four changes for tonight’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. …
Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clashJoy Online
Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters its decisive phase on Friday, as the team prepares for a Round of 32 knockout clash with Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. …
Carlos Queiroz demands courage, character against ColombiaJoy Online
Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters its decisive phase on Friday, as the team prepares for a Round of 32 knockout clash with Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. …
They face Ghana, not Portugal – Carlos Queiroz speaks ahead of Colombia clashJoy Online
… Switzerland have now reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the fourth successive tournament, and they will face the winner of the Colombia-Ghana match on 7 July at 21:00 BST at BC Place in Vancouver. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 yearsThe Ghanaian Times
The Black Stars have arrived in Kansas City for Friday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash with Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. …
Black Stars land in Kansas City for crucial World Cup clash against ColombiaGhana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued seven directives to the Ghana Football Association following poor results in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, including losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued seven directives to the Ghana Football Association following poor results in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, including losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for immediate suspension of the country's maritime and port cooperation agreement and visa-waiver arrangement with Colombia, citing concerns over the country's links to major cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities at the Port of Dunkirk. The Minority said the scale of seizures was "unprecedented" and requested a comprehensive national security review before the agreements continue.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana lost 4–2 at home to The Gambia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, falling apart after leading 2–0. The defeat extends a poor run: one win in twelve matches, with two qualifiers yielding no points and no Africa Cup of Nations qualification for the last tournament.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus is calling for an immediate suspension of Ghana's bilateral visa-waiver arrangement and maritime cooperation agreement with Colombia, citing the need for a comprehensive national-security review. The demand follows unprecedented cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, with the Caucus pointing to Colombia's status as the world's leading source of cocaine shipments.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has called for immediate suspension of Ghana's maritime and port cooperation arrangements with Colombia, citing concerns over large-scale cocaine seizures linked to Ghana and the UN's identification of Colombia as the world's leading departure country for cocaine shipments by sea.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for immediate suspension of the maritime shipping and port cooperation agreement with Colombia, citing national security concerns over cocaine trafficking. The demand follows renewed scrutiny of Ghana's role in international drug trafficking and a maritime trade agreement linking Tema Port to Cartagena.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus is calling for immediate suspension of Ghana's maritime and port cooperation arrangement with Colombia, citing national security concerns over cocaine trafficking. The Caucus also wants the bilateral visa-waiver agreement suspended and the entire framework subjected to a comprehensive security review, citing Ghana's ranking as the fifth-largest origin country for cocaine seized at Antwerp port.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz ended his tenure after 7 matches in which Ghana recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, though the team reached the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. Queiroz, who coached Ghana from June to October 2026, made history by appearing in his 5th consecutive World Cup.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has proposed that Ghana's planned national airline explore routes to South America and the Caribbean to expand trade and tourism, but analysts question whether passenger traffic data support such expansion, particularly given recent drug-trafficking cases involving Ghana.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana ranked fifth among countries of origin for cocaine seized at Belgium's Antwerp port in 2025, the only African nation in the top five dominated by Latin American states. Belgian customs seized nearly 55 tonnes of cocaine at Antwerp last year; Ghana's ranking reflects large seizures in cassava flour and other legitimate exports from Tema.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has committed more than 710 million euros ($810m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters and conflicts worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa. The funding will support displaced communities and address migration, food insecurity, conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Challenge have been placed in Group D at the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq. The African champions are pursuing their first World Cup title after winning the African Amputee Football Championship in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Lula of Brazil praised President John Mahama and Ghana for leading a global reparatory justice agenda, citing a UN General Assembly declaration adopted in March 2026 that recognised the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Lula described the declaration as a correction of historical distortion and called for the international community to address the lasting consequences of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor says he persuaded Marvin Senaya, who is of Ghanaian and Togolese descent, to choose Ghana over Togo after both nations called him up in March 2026. Senaya played in all four games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to attend the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde from October 7–9, bringing together coaches from Africa's 10 World Cup representatives and other football officials to assess performances and discuss development and sustainability across the continent.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the GFA and Ministry of Sports to publicly disclose the length and targets of Carlos Queiroz's coaching contract, arguing that without clarity on the deal's terms it is difficult to fairly evaluate the Black Stars coach's performance.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has questioned payments allegedly made to officials who accompanied Ghana's Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including reported payments of $10,000 to purse holders and payments to chefs, caterers, and security officers, following the Sports and Recreation Minister's appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Sports.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sports Minister says tax issues are holding up bonus payments to the Black Stars for their 2026 World Cup participation, where Ghana reached the Round of 32 before losing 1-0 to Colombia. The government is determining whether players or the country will bear tax responsibility before disbursing the remaining funds.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prosecutors have accused former Colombian foreign minister Laura Sarabia of abusing her power after she ordered her nanny to take a lie detector test regarding alleged missing cash from her flat. Sarabia, who was chief of staff to President Gustavo Petro when the 2023 incident occurred, has denied any wrongdoing.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew made his Sheffield United debut, coming off the bench against Wolves and playing the final 26 minutes. His return is timely as Ghana prepares to face Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since a six-month-old war began. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the U.S. average retail diesel price hit a fresh all-time high above $5.94 a gallon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by fresh US-Iran strikes and continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and Red Sea tankers. The price reflects the highest level since the Iran-US ceasefire collapsed in late July.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US Central Command struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island in response to Iranian attacks on an American warship. Tehran then launched 20 missiles at a US base in Jordan, of which Jordan said it shot down 18, with two falling in unpopulated areas.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The GFA Communications Director defended the retention of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, arguing that match results are more important than playing attractive football. Queiroz led Ghana through the 2026 World Cup group stage before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32, and the GFA is backing him to deliver qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A person with American and Ghanaian identities reflects on the complexity of the reparations conversation, asking where she stands as both a descendant of enslaved people transported from Africa and a current Ghanaian citizen, and questioning what "healing" should look like without first honestly naming the wound.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Alexandra Tay, a centre-back for Ghana's Black Princesses, has been named in the squad for the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, her second appearance at the tournament after competing in Colombia two years ago. Tay expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and said the team is motivated to advance from the group stage for the first time.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices gained on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruptions, with Brent crude up 0.6% to $91.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate up 1% to $86.59. The escalation, including President Trump's threat of further strikes following Sunday's direct attacks, has raised concerns about potential damage to energy infrastructure around the Gulf and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Marvin Senaya, who suffered a hamstring injury during Ghana's Round of 32 match against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is steadily progressing through rehabilitation after undergoing surgery in Paris. The 25-year-old Auxerre right-back has returned to the club and resumed his recovery programme.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →