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Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain in his 16th year with Ghana's national football team, urging fan support ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-04-282026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to continue praying and supporting the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

    Editorial: A Time To Rally Behind Ghana Black Stars
  3. Joy Online

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to keep praying for the team as they head into what he described as three massive games at the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    ‘We want to make Ghana proud’ – Jordan Ayew
  4. Joy Online

    Queiroz’s 26-man squad features captain Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Iñaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who is set for his second successive World Cup.

    Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparations
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Queiroz’s 26-man squad features captain Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Iñaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who is set for his second successive World Cup.

    Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparations
  6. Joy Online

    Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey, meanwhile, would make near-post and central runs as decoys.

    Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
  7. Joy Online

    Without their most creative player available at full strength, greater responsibility will fall on players such as Antoine Semenyo, Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew to provide attacking inspiration.

    Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Predictions and Realistic Chances
  8. Joy Online

    Black Stars skipper Jordan Ayew believes his longevity in the national team is due to his performances when he has represented the country, downplaying claims of favouritism due to his father, Abedi Pele.

    ‘Football doesn’t lie on the grass’ – Jordan Ayew
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana captain, Jordan Ayew, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach, Carlos Queiroz, as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    2026 World Cup: Be positive about squad, manager …Jordan urges Ghanaians
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Jordan Ayew and Prince Kwabena Adu led the attack. Introduced in the 60th minute, Caleb Yirenkyi needed only six minutes to make his mark, tapping in from close range.

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

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    2026 World Cup: Let’s be positive about squad, manager – Jordan Ayew urges Ghanaians

Today

  1. Black Stars captain appeals for prayer and support ahead of 2026 World Cup

    Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to pray and support the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, describing their opening matches against Panama, England and Croatia as "massive games" and expressing confidence that public support could inspire the team to success.

    3 hours ago · The Chronicle

Friday 12 June

  1. Jordan Ayew urges Ghanaians to pray for World Cup campaign

    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

  2. Black Stars arrive in Providence for final World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Stars arrive in Providence for 2026 World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's set-piece strategy primes World Cup 2026 campaign

    Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana's unpredictable form complicates 2026 World Cup prospects

    Ghana's World Cup chances remain uncertain as the team struggles with consistency, sometimes competing with strong opponents but other times failing to control matches against weaker teams.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Jordan Ayew: performances, not nepotism, explain Black Stars longevity

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, in his 16th year with the national team, attributes his longevity to his on-field performances rather than his father's legacy, saying "football doesn't lie on the grass" despite persistent criticism from supporters.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana captain Ayew urges fans to support Black Stars, new coach Queiroz

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive of the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, which recently played Wales in an international friendly, is focused on building a new chapter and developing ahead of the tournament.

    5 June 2026 · 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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jordan Ayew urges patience, positivity for 2026 World Cup squad

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on supporters to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to be patient and positive as the squad builds a new chapter with new players integrating into the team.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

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. Jordan Ayew urges Black Stars patience amid difficult run

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars despite recent defeats, saying the team is making progress and some performances have shown encouraging signs. Ayew acknowledged four recent losses but called on Ghanaians to focus on the future rather than dwell on past setbacks.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. 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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Carlos Queiroz contract still incomplete despite coaching appointment

    Ghana's Sports Minister says the full contract with newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has not yet been finalized, though Queiroz was unveiled on April 23, 2026, and has already begun work including a European tour to meet senior players. The Minister also denied reports that Queiroz will earn $100,000, stating the initial agreement was for a short-term contract of maximum four months covering the World Cup period, with any further agreement dependent on performance.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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