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Marvin Senaya

Black Stars defender who underwent hamstring surgery after Ghana's 2026 World Cup match against Colombia and was sidelined for eight weeks.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has been ruled out for several weeks after undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana’s Round of 32 clash with Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Black Stars: Marvin Senaya out for several weeks after surgery on hamstring
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Defenders Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya, and Gideon Mensah also earned praise for their commitment and consistency, with many fans stating that they remained among the team’s most reliable performers despite the disappointing exit.

    Black Stars exit from World Cup …fans blame technical team for team’s poor show
  4. Daily Guide

    The Black Stars suffered an early injury when Marvin Senaya was forced off with a groin injury in the 13th minute.

    Colombia Knocks Quiet Black Stars Out Of World Cup
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    We tried to answer but unfortunately the goal came too early; it unsettled for us.” Additionally, Queiroz said “It was a difficult moment for us when we lost the right full back (Senaya).” “Sadly, it took the replacement (Alidu Seidu) took too long to adjust.

    2026 FIFA World Cup… Black Stars lacked maturity, experience …Queiroz declares after exit from Mundial
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The AJ Auxerre defender highlighted the unforgiving nature of knockout football after Ghana conceded following Marvin Senaya’s injury.

    Black Stars will bounce back -Gideon Mensah
  7. Joy Online

    Marvin Senaya’s forced exit in the opening stages shattered the team’s composure, leaving a gap that Colombia exploited.

    Internal friction and tactical flaws define Ghana’s 2026 World Cup exit
  8. Joy Online

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has identified the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a major factor in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

    Black Stars lost organisation after Senaya’s injury – Carlos Queiroz
  9. Joy Online

    Ghana were then dealt a blow of their own when right-back Marvin Senaya, who had initially attempted to continue despite a hamstring problem, was forced off and replaced by Alidu Seidu before the quarter-hour mark.

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

    In defence, Jerome Opoku comes in for Jonas Adjetey to partner Derrick Luckassen, who keeps his place in the backline alongside Gideon Mensah and Marvin Senaya.

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

    The back four of Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya and Gideon Mensah have developed into a solid defensive unit, while the midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo and teenage revelation Caleb Yirenkyi successfully neutralised England’s celebrated midfield by denying s

    Black Stars go again tonight

Friday 10 July

  1. Marvin Senaya sidelined eight weeks after World Cup hamstring surgery

    Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Colombia and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks. The player has returned to his club, AJ Auxerre, for rehabilitation with collaboration between the Ghana Football Association and the club.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

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. Colombia defeats Ghana in World Cup Round of 32

    Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.

    6 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Stars eliminated from 2026 World Cup after Colombia defeat

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Black Stars exit 2026 World Cup, Mensah vows future comeback

    Ghana's left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of a 1-0 knockout-stage defeat to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future. Mensah noted the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the weight of expectation on the squad.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

    Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Senaya injury disrupted Ghana defence in World Cup loss

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 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

  4. 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. 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. Queiroz urges focus after Ghana draw with England

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for calm and continued focus after the Black Stars' 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, which moved them to four points in Group L. Ghana will face Croatia on June 28 in their final group-stage fixture, knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the Round of 32.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 25 June

  1. 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

  2. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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

  2. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Semenyo wins MVP as Ghana beats Panama in World Cup opener

    Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana defeats Panama in World Cup opener, advances

    Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in their World Cup opener in Toronto. The team has since arrived in Rhode Island to prepare for their next match against England.

    19 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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draws with Wales, shows tactical improvement under Queiroz

    Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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

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