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Gideon Mensah

2026-05-142026-06-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Gideon Mensah at yesterday’s training session It was a case of ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ moments for some of the players as captured in this scene Training at the Smithfield, Rhode Island campus, has been aggressive and upbeat, with head coach and technical sta

    Black Stars in high spirits as England clash looms
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Lawrence Ati-Zigi started in goal, with a backline of Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku and Jonas Adjetey.

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

    Gideon Mensah – 4 The Auxerre full-back struggled to contain his opponent on several occasions and looked uncertain in key defensive moments.

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

    Wales pushed for an equaliser and almost benefited from an own goal when Gideon Mensah’s attempted clearance narrowly missed the target.

    Yirenkyi scores as Wales claw back to hold Black Stars in Queiroz’s first game
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. May 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Joy Online

    WAFA’s reputation for talent production — having previously developed players such as Gideon Mensah and Majeed Ashimeru — only increases intrigue around Kpoeti’s future.

    Five players to watch in Ghana’s U17 team: The next generation chasing Black Star glory
Sport

Black Stars prepare intensively for England Group L match

The News

Ghana's national football team conducted high-intensity training at Bryant University ahead of their Group L clash against England, with the coaching staff focusing on tactical shape, set-piece routines, and managing England's attacking threats. Goalkeeping coach Daniel Gasper said the team is pleased with Lawrence Ati-Zigi's progress following his injury against Panama, with decisions on his return to be made session by session.

23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Black Stars prepare intensively for England Group L match

    Ghana's national football team conducted high-intensity training at Bryant University ahead of their Group L clash against England, with the coaching staff focusing on tactical shape, set-piece routines, and managing England's attacking threats. Goalkeeping coach Daniel Gasper said the team is pleased with Lawrence Ati-Zigi's progress following his injury against Panama, with decisions on his return to be made session by session.

    23 hours ago · 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 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. Ghana draws 1-1 with Wales in Queiroz's first match

    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

  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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Five emerging talents in Ghana's U17 football squad

    Under head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum, Ghana's U17 side features technically gifted attackers, physically imposing defenders and tactically intelligent midfielders hoping to continue the country's youth football legacy. The article profiles five prospects, including striker Robinho Yao Gavi of Hakla FC, described as a physically strong, direct centre-forward attracting European attention.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

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