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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. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Asare was one of four changes to the Ghana lineup, with Thomas Partey returning from his visa-enforced absence, alongside Kwasi Sibo, Inaki Williams, and the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper.

    Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red card
  3. Joy Online

    Thomas Partey returns to the Black Stars starting XI as Carlos Queiroz named Inaki Williams, Benjamin Asare and Kwasi Sibo among four changes for Tuesday’s World Cup Group L clash with England at Gillette Stadium.

    Partey, Inaki Williams start as Queiroz makes four changes for England clash
  4. Joy Online

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the Black Stars are determined to pick up the maximum points in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    2026 World Cup: We need to win for Partey – Kwasi Sibo
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the team is determined to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with victory against Panama despite the absence of key midfielder Thomas Partey.

    Black Stars determined to win for absent Partey against Panama – Sibo
  6. Joy Online

    Kwasi Sibo brings energy and aggression but is more of a ball-winner than a playmaker.

    2026 World Cup: What would Ghana lose without Thomas Partey against Panama?
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Brandon Thomas-Asante, Alidu Seidu, Kwasi Sibo and Benjamin Asare replaced Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Marvin Senaya, Prince Kwabena Adu, Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

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

    Queiroz made several changes at the break, introducing Benjamin Asare, Kwasi Sibo, Ernest Nuamah and Brandon Thomas-Asante.

    Yirenkyi scores as Wales claw back to hold Black Stars in Queiroz’s first game
  9. Joy Online

    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 Sibo

    Queiroz names Ghana’s final squad for 2026 World Cup
  10. Daily Guide

    Players present at training included goalkeepers Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang and Solomon Agbasi, alongside outfield players Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Kamal Deen Sulemana.

    Black Stars Receive Partey, Inaki Boost Ahead Of Wales Friendly
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The players in camp include Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, Paul Reverson and Baba Abdul Rahman.

    Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendly

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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