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Joy Online
… Speaking at a send-off event in Alexandria, Virginia, ahead of the team’s departure to Rhode Island, Ayew said the squad is motivated to make the nation proud when Ghana faces Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L. …
‘We want to make Ghana proud’ – Jordan AyewJoy Online
… The Black Stars were drawn into Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, opening against Panama in Toronto on June 17 before meeting England on June 23, a fixture that now carries an unmistakable subplot: a player sidelined by charges laid in an English courtroom, unavailab …
Immigration law that may have kept Partey out of Canada, as England clash loomsDaily Guide
… Ghana faces a stern test in Group L, where they have been drawn against England, Croatia and Panama in one of the tournament’s toughest groups. …
Kurt Okraku Refuses To Rule Out Ghana’s World Cup Title HopesThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. The team opens their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in the other group matches. …
Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over WalesJoy Online
… Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama as they chase a first World Cup knockout-stage qualification since the 2010 tournament.
Black Stars touch down in USA ahead of 2026 World CupJoy Online
… According to him, the realistic opportunity and the target of the team is to ensure at least they make it out of Group L, where they are drawn into alongside Panama, Croatia and England. …
2026 World Cup: The main target is to qualify from the group stage – QueirozThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana is drawn in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Panama, England, and Croatia, and will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in their other group matches. …
Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendlyJoy Online
… Ghana goes into the 2026 World Cup in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia with genuine talent and a coach who commands respect. …
The shadow squad: who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?Joy Online
… The senior national team are preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance and will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, as they aim to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010. …
2026 World Cup: Black Stars can ‘surprise’ despite concerns over form – Daniel OpareJoy Online
… Ultimately, the dream is to win it.” Ghana have been drawn in Group L, where they will face Panama, England and Croatia.
“GFA pays Queiroz’s hotel bills, residence use is their call” – Kofi AdamsRugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has praised Ghana's tactical discipline and defensive organisation following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, singling out Thomas Partey's midfield and defensive contributions as crucial to the result.
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Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has praised Ghana's tactical discipline and defensive organisation following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, singling out Thomas Partey's midfield and defensive contributions as crucial to the result.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended Jude Bellingham after the midfielder was involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz at half-time of Tuesday's goalless draw. Bellingham shoved Jerome Opoku and had to be pulled away by Morgan Rogers as he engaged with the Ghana coach and his backroom staff.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch in today's World Cup Group L decider against England at Gillette Stadium. With both teams on 3 points, Ayew emphasized teamwork and his role in easing pressure on younger players.
23 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 →
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 →
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.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team defeated Panama 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener in Toronto and returned to their training camp in Providence, Rhode Island, to prepare for their upcoming match against England. Forward Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player in the Panama victory.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Ghana had the highest number of Canadian visa refusals for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 1,423 of its 1,953 applications rejected—a 73 percent refusal rate—ahead of Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Colombia. Across all nationalities, refusals outpaced approvals among applications marked with the World Cup marker, though Ghana qualified for the tournament and opened its Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi at Toronto Stadium. Head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players for their resilience and tactical discipline, saying they "won the game with our brains" despite Panama dominating possession and creating more chances.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghanaian government have sent a message of support to the Black Stars ahead of their opening match against Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto, Canada, describing the appearance as a symbol of Ghana's resilience and unity. The government has arranged nationwide television coverage of the tournament and called on Ghanaians in Canada and North America to support the team in the stadium.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Canada's Federal Court has upheld the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, preventing him from playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. The court prioritised national security and immigration integrity over athletic privilege, ruling that the visa application contained a misrepresentation regarding past criminal charges.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fifth World Cup qualification provides a global marketing platform; the World Cup reaches five billion viewers and offers a faster, more powerful way to build national reputation than traditional campaigns, influencing investor and tourist perceptions.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Toronto ahead of their opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday at BMO Field. The squad completed pre-tournament preparations in the United States with no reported injury concerns among the 26-player squad.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to support the team as Ghana prepares for three group-stage matches against Panama, England, and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ayew said the squad is motivated to make the nation proud despite acknowledging the challenge ahead.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana should not be discounted at the 2026 World Cup, pointing to football's unpredictability and the quality of the squad, as the Black Stars prepare for their fifth World Cup appearance in a group featuring England, Croatia, and Panama.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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's national football team has arrived in the United States following a friendly draw against Wales in Cardiff, and will camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. The team face Jamaica on June 10 in a warm-up match before opening their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Group L.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's main goal is to qualify from Group L (alongside Panama, Croatia and England) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Queiroz made his Ghana debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales and emphasised that reaching the second round is his priority.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana Football Association's two-stage squad announcement for 2026 World Cup preparation—28 players on May 25, then 26 on June 1—created public confusion and debate where a single announcement would have sufficed, reflecting broader institutional mismanagement of the Black Stars.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can spring a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the team's recent form and successive defeats that led to Otto Addo's dismissal and Carlos Queiroz's appointment. Ghana will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams defended the Ghana Football Association's decision to repurpose the Black Stars head coach's official residence into a technical directorate hub, saying the GFA has the right to determine how to use state-allocated facilities. Adams stated the state is not bearing the cost of new head coach Carlos Queiroz's hotel accommodation, as the GFA is using its own or internally generated funds for the arrangement.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →