Black Stars defender who made his World Cup debut against Panama and appeared in matches against England and Colombia in the 2026 tournament.
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Joy Online
… The resulting set-piece led to a penalty after a challenge on defender Jerome Opoku was deemed to have been a foul. …
AFCON 2027Q: Ghana suffer 4-2 defeat to GambiaJoy Online
… The resulting set-piece led to a penalty after a challenge on defender Jerome Opoku was deemed to have been a foul. …
AFCON 2027Q: Ghana surrender two-goal lead to lose to GambiaThe Ghanaian Times
… Queiroz is expected to rely on the available defensive options, including Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah and other members of his squad, as he searches for a combination capable of keeping The Gambia’s attack under control. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuThe Ghanaian Times
… Queiroz is expected to rely on the available defensive options, including Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah and other members of his squad, as he searches for a combination capable of keeping The Gambia’s attack under control. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuThe Ghanaian Times
… Defenders Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya, and Gideon Mensah also earned praise for their commitment and consistency, with many fans stating that they remained among the team’s most reliable performers despite the disappointing exit. …
Black Stars exit from World Cup …fans blame technical team for team’s poor showJoy Online
… Fine Margins and Missed Chances Defender Jerome Opoku echoed the sentiment that the match was decided by clinical efficiency. …
Internal friction and tactical flaws define Ghana’s 2026 World Cup exitJoy 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
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
… The back four of Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya and Gideon Mensah have developed into a solid defensive unit, while the midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo and teenage revelation Caleb Yirenkyi successfully neutralised England’s celebrated midfield by denying s …
Black Stars go again tonightDaily Guide
… Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, defender Jerome Opoku and midfielder Kwasi Sibo were among the standout performers in the stalemate. …
Black Stars Move To Philadelphia With Knockout Qualification In SightGhana suffered a second successive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, falling to Gambia 4-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium after leading 2-0 with goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. Gambia staged a comeback with four unanswered goals to secure the victory.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana suffered a second successive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, falling to Gambia 4-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium after leading 2-0 with goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. Gambia staged a comeback with four unanswered goals to secure the victory.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 to Gambia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, marking the Black Stars' second successive defeat in the competition. Nuamah and Afena-Gyan scored Ghana's goals before Gambia staged a comeback to win.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will play The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking their first points after a Matchday 1 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Experienced defender Alexander Djiku is unavailable due to injury sustained in the opening match, compounding defensive challenges for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku attributed Ghana's elimination from the FIFA World Cup to the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. Opoku said Colombia capitalised on one of their few clear openings while Ghana failed to take its chances.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
4 July 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's football team moved from Rhode Island to Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L match against Croatia on Saturday. The Black Stars drew 0-0 with England to share the group's top spot with four points and need a win to secure Round of 32 qualification.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for calm and continued focus after the Black Stars' 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, which moved them to four points in Group L. Ghana will face Croatia on June 28 in their final group-stage fixture, knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the Round of 32.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's national football team will depart Rhode Island for Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia on Saturday. A victory would send Ghana into the Round of 32, with the team currently sharing top spot in the group with England on four points.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz recalled Thomas Partey to midfield and handed Inaki Williams his first tournament start in Ghana's 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash against England at Gillette Stadium. Queiroz made four changes overall while retaining the same defensive line from Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jerome Opoku, who made his World Cup debut in Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama, says the team aims to pursue three points from every match as they prepare for England. The defender praised the positive atmosphere in the training camp and described the squad as a healthy mix of experienced players and World Cup newcomers.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium, with Caleb Yirenkyi putting Ghana ahead before Lewis Koumas equalized late on. Defender Jerome Opoku urged patience with the team, citing limited preparation time and visa-related delays that left several players arriving late to camp.
4 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 held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →