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Lawrence Ati-Zigi

Also known as: The St. Gallen shot-stopper

Lawrence Ati-Zigi — Ghana goalkeeper preparing for his second successive World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament.

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  1. June 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, has declared the Black Stars’ readiness ahead of the team’s first group game against Panama on June 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicked off on Thursday.

    Black Stars ready for World Cup opener – Ati-Zigi
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars are very ready and focused on teamwork as they wrap up preparations in Virginia ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Tuesday.

    The biggest moment is now – Black Stars ready for World Cup opener – Ati-Zigi
  6. Joy Online

    Selection Decisions That Could Matter Lawrence Ati-Zigi appears better suited to the demands of this game than Benjamin Asare.

    The dangerous myth that Panama are Ghana’s easiest opponent at the World Cup
  7. Daily Guide

    Wales started brightly and tested Lawrence Ati-Zigi on several occasions in the opening stages, but the Ghana goalkeeper produced important saves to keep the scores level.

    Black Stars Held By Wales In Cardiff
  8. The 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 Wales
  9. Joy Online

    Wales dominated large spells of the opening half and were denied an early breakthrough by Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who produced a brilliant save to tip Dan James’ header onto the post in the 11th minute.

    Yirenkyi scores as Wales claw back to hold Black Stars in Queiroz’s first game
  10. Daily Guide

    The preliminary squad includes five goalkeepers — Benjamin Asare, Solomon Agbasi, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Annag and Paul Reverson — meaning competition for places remains intense among the shot-stoppers.

    Kofi Adams Confident Of Black Stars’ World Cup Readiness As Final Squad Cut Looms
  11. Joy 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 Cup

Friday 12 June

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Black Stars goalkeeper Ati-Zigi says team ready for World Cup

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana goalkeeper Ati-Zigi confident ahead of World Cup opener

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana risks underestimating Panama in World Cup opener

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana draws 1-1 with Wales in Queiroz's first match

    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

  2. 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. Sports Minister backs Black Stars' 2026 World Cup readiness

    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

  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. 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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