Also known as: The St. Gallen shot-stopper
Lawrence Ati-Zigi — Ghana goalkeeper at 2026 FIFA World Cup, finished tournament with 2.35 goals prevented statistic before injury after opening group match.
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Joy Online
… The Portuguese coach has received backing from Ghana President John Mahama and key members of the squad, including captain Jordan Ayew and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi. …
Carlos Queiroz could join CAF review after Ghana’s World Cup campaignJoy Online
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has been recognised as the most effective shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Ati-Zigi tops World Cup goals prevented rankings after Ghana’s campaignDaily Guide
Lawrence Ati-Zigi Black Stars goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, has expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite the disappointment of missing out on the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
We Will Qualify For 2027 AFCON – Ati-ZigiJoy 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
… Benjamin Asare is set to continue in goal after replacing the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi and producing an outstanding clean sheet against the Three Lions, while Brandon Thomas-Asante and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku remain strong options should the coach seek greater attacking penetratio …
Black Stars go again tonightJoy Online
… Lawrence Ati-Zigi’s groin injury against Panama changed everything. Asare entered the fray, kept a clean sheet, and was handed the starting role against England. …
From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle riseJoy Online
… We’ve been better than them in terms of fighting spirit and determination.” The Ghana coach also hailed the performance of Benjamin Asare, who started in goal for the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi and produced a composed display. …
Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red cardJoy Online
… Benjamin Asare starts in goal for Lawrence Ati-Zigi. 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
… The Black Stars demonstrated considerable resilience during the encounter, overcoming the absence of deputy captain Thomas Partey, who missed the game because of visa complications, as well as the injury-enforced withdrawal of first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi at half-tim …
‘We believe in ourselves’ — Jordan Ayew ahead of England encounterJoy Online
… The only cloud over Ghana’s victory was an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who was forced off during the contest after the first half, to be replaced by Benjamin Asare. …
Queiroz: Teenage sensation Yirenkyi ready for big stageGhana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the most effective shot-stopper with a goals prevented statistic of 2.35 and a team-leading rating of 7.21, playing 135 minutes before an injury ended his tournament after Ghana's opening group match.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the squad has the quality and hunger needed. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Somalia, with qualifiers scheduled to begin in September.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on his teammates to remain focused and build on their 1-0 opening victory over Panama as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against England. Ayew credited the team's improved second-half performance, substitutions, and collective effort for the win and said the character and resilience shown would be crucial against one of the tournament favourites.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has praised teenage sensation Caleb Yirenkyi as a future midfield cornerstone for Ghana following the Black Stars' 1-0 victory over Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Queiroz clarified that Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, dismissing suggestions he should play at right-back.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time goal to give Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, but remained modest and attributed the decisive moment to collective team effort and tactical discipline.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Eric Boahen-Uche of Reign House Chapel declared three days of fasting and prayers for Ghana's Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, citing spiritual concerns about the team. Ghana won the match 1-0 with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured a dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win in Toronto at BMO Field. The Black Stars, who were largely outplayed for most of the match, struck on the break to snatch all three points despite Panama enjoying 65% possession in the first half.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Thomas Partey and Ghana's Black Stars conducted a community engagement event at Bryant University in Rhode Island, participating in the FIFA-WHO 'Be Active' campaign, which encourages young people to exercise at least 60 minutes daily through football. Partey led drills and skills sessions with children aged 10–14, promoting physical activity and healthy living ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
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 →
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has declared the Black Stars are ready and focused ahead of their first group match against Panama on June 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ati-Zigi, who is set to represent Ghana at his second successive World Cup, praised the team's unity and new coach Carlos Queiroz's experience.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars are ready and focused on teamwork as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Tuesday. The St. Gallen player, preparing for his second successive World Cup, praised coach Carlos Queiroz and the positive atmosphere within the squad.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 with Wales in an international friendly in Cardiff. Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas equalised in stoppage time, denying the Black Stars victory in Carlos Queiroz's debut as Ghana coach.
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'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 →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams expressed confidence in Ghana's preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that head coach Carlos Queiroz will reduce the provisional 28-man squad to 26 players, with two goalkeepers expected to be cut from the current five in the squad.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →