Black Stars defender who made World Cup debut against Panama and attributed Ghana's 2026 World Cup exit to missed chances.
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… It came shortly after a foul when Bellingham shoved Jerome Opoku and tensions spilled over after the referee had blown for half-time. …
Silly tackle, bad reaction – Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz rowJoy Online
… Queiroz keeps faith with the same back four that shut out Panama: Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, and Gideon Mensah. …
Partey, Inaki Williams start as Queiroz makes four changes for England clashJoy Online
Jerome Opoku says the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Panama was the perfect start to Ghana’s FIFA World Cup campaign but insists the team will approach every match looking for three points. …
We want three points from every game – Black Stars defender Jerome OpokuJoy Online
… Similarly, Kojo Oppong Peprah may have a stronger case to partner Jerome Opoku in central defence. …
The dangerous myth that Panama are Ghana’s easiest opponent at the World CupDaily Guide
Jerome Opoku Black Stars defender, Jerome Opoku, has urged supporters to remain patient with the national team following their 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium. …
Jerome Opoku Urges Patience After Ghana’s Draw With WalesThe 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 WalesJoy Online
… Well-timed tackles, aerially dominant, and an encouraging partnership with Jerome Opoku. …
Ghana versus Wales: The winners and losers from Black Stars friendlyJoy Online
… Jerome Opoku – 6 He combined well with Adjetey and was solid overall before being substituted. …
Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against WalesJoy 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 CupDaily 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 FriendlyGhana'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 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 →