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Kwasi Sibo

Ghana midfielder who spoke to media about the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup campaign, including matches against Panama and Croatia.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Elisha Owusu and Kwasi Sibo also failed to control the midfield as we expected, while Alidu Seidu had a difficult evening defensively,” he said.

    Black Stars exit from World Cup …fans blame technical team for team’s poor show
  3. Joy Online

    By favouring defensive substitutions in critical moments, introducing Elisha Owusu for Kwasi Sibo on the hour mark and withholding dynamic threats like Brandon Thomas-Asante and Christopher Bonsu Baah, Queiroz signalled a lack of trust in his squad’s forward potential.

    Carlos Queiroz departure exposes deeper structural cracks within Black Stars
  4. Joy Online

    Elisha Owusu and Abdul Fatawu replaced Kwasi Sibo and Inaki Williams midway through the second half before Ernest Nuamah and Prince Adu were introduced in another attacking reshuffle.

    Ghana’s World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16
  5. Joy Online

    Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi is handed a start in place of Elisha Owusu, joining Thomas Partey and Kwasi Sibo in the middle of the park.

    Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clash
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The goal was initially ruled out for offside before a lengthy Video Assistant Referee review concluded that Kwasi Sibo, although in an offside position, had not interfered with play.

    2026 World Cup: Ghana lose to Croatia to finish third in Group L
  8. Joy Online

    High morale Midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists Ghana have no intention of settling for qualification alone.

    Black Stars go again tonight
  9. Daily 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 Sight
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana midfielder, Kwasi Sibo, says the Black Stars are not looking back after holding England to a 0-0 draw, declaring that the Black Stars will go all out against Croatia to finish top of World Cup Group L.

    We want all 3 points against Croatia to top group – Sibo
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Tuesday’s result saw Ghana execute a disciplined defensive plan to frustrate England, with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, centre back Jerome Opoku, and midfielder Kwasi Sibo all earning praise post-match.

    Black Stars depart Rhode Island for Philadelphia ahead of Croatia decider
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    Now we recover and focus on Croatia.” Queiroz made four changes from the 1-0 win over Panama, handing starts to Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Benjamin Asare and Kwasi Sibo in a 4-3-3 formation.

    2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemate

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Black Stars eliminated from World Cup after loss to Colombia

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Queiroz exit reveals structural instability in Ghana football

    Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana makes four changes for World Cup knockout against Colombia

    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

Saturday 27 June

  1. Ghana finish third in World Cup Group L after loss to Croatia

    Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars aim for group win against Croatia tonight

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Black Stars travel to Philadelphia for crucial Croatia World Cup match

    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

  2. Ghana midfielder Sibo targets victory over Croatia in World Cup Group L

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo said the Black Stars are determined to defeat Croatia and finish top of their World Cup group after drawing 0-0 with England. Sibo credited manager Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions for Ghana's disciplined performance.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Black Stars travel to Philadelphia for crucial Croatia World Cup match

    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

  2. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Queiroz claims VAR missed penalty and red card in England draw

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Queiroz names Partey and Williams for England World Cup match

    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

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Black Stars seek opening victory to honour absent Partey

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the Black Stars are determined to win their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama to honour Thomas Partey, who will miss the game after being denied a visa to travel to Canada due to an ongoing legal case.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars vow to win Panama opener without Partey

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the team is determined to win its 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener against Panama despite the absence of Thomas Partey, who was denied entry to Canada by authorities citing immigration law violations and ongoing criminal charges he denies in the UK.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana faces Panama without Thomas Partey at 2026 World Cup

    Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

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 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

  2. 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

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