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Order a long-term news report on Panama
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup offered a typical example. …
Why GPL talents struggle to replicate club brilliance at Black Stars levelJoy Online
… Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup offered a typical example. …
Why EPL talents struggle to replicate club brilliance at Black Stars levelJoy Online
… Ghanaians were hopeful after the Wales game and remained confident that Carlos Queiroz could orchestrate something against Panama- Blacks Stars’ first opponent in their 2026 World Cup group. …
Counting performances of the Black Stars – at the doom stage?Joy Online
… The Black Stars then opened their World Cup group campaign against Panama later that month. …
The numbers behind Carlos Queiroz’s tenure as Black Stars bossJoy Online
… Thomas-Asante set up Caleb Yirenkyi for the only goal of the game in the win over Panama in Ghana’s first game. …
Black Stars: Thomas-Asante receives late call-up for September-October gamesJoy Online
Ghana and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally commence bilateral political consultations. …
Ghana and Panama sign MoU to deepen bilateral political consultations and cooperationThe Ghanaian Times
The Minority in Parliament is demanding answers from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over reports that Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada for Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama. …
Minority demands answers over Thomas Partey’s denied entry to Canada for World Cup openerJoy Online
… The tickets cover Ghana’s fixtures against Panama, England and Croatia, with 948 tickets allocated for the Panama match, 1,000 for the England game and 974 for the Croatia fixture. …
Sports Ministry spent $1.26m on 2,922 World Cup tickets — Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… One added that the leader, currently in Panama, plans to travel to the United States beforehand, although no itinerary has been established. …
Venezuela opposition leader Machado weighs return home amid US reticenceJoy Online
… The Black Stars had been placed in a difficult World Cup group alongside England, Croatia and a dangerous Panama side. …
Results before style: Why sticking with Carlos Queiroz is a great decisionGhana's top attacking players like Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku excel at club level but struggle to replicate that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether tactical differences, team structure and attacking combinations limit these players from delivering their potential on the international stage.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking players like Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku excel at club level but struggle to replicate that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether tactical differences, team structure and attacking combinations limit these players from delivering their potential on the international stage.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking talents—including Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku—excel at club level but face challenges replicating that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether Ghana's tactical approach, team structure and attacking combinations allow these players to perform at their potential internationally, noting that tactical differences and player positioning between club and international football may be key factors.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team, led by coach Carlos Queiroz, showed promise with a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw against England at the 2026 World Cup, but lost to Croatia and Colombia in the tournament. The team repeated similar flaws in a subsequent 0-2 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Ivory Coast, suggesting no tactical improvements were made during the break.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz ended his tenure after 7 matches in which Ghana recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, though the team reached the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. Queiroz, who coached Ghana from June to October 2026, made history by appearing in his 5th consecutive World Cup.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, drafted in as one of two replacements following injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally commence bilateral political consultations, with a focus on maritime affairs, cocoa production, enhanced trade, and mutual technical assistance in the extractive sector, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is seeking answers from the Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports over Thomas Partey's denied entry to Canada for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama. Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah said the concern is whether the GFA and Ministry conducted proper due diligence before including Partey in the squad.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Ministry procured 2,922 tickets for the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches against Panama (948 tickets), England (1,000), and Croatia (974) for approximately $1.26 million, including a 10% FIFA-permitted administrative charge on ticket face values. The minister told Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee the tickets were not purchased for resale but for distribution to various Ghanaian stakeholders.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces uncertainty about when to return home from abroad after the Trump administration privately asked her to delay her homecoming following June earthquakes. Machado has repeatedly promised to return and currently plans to travel to the United States before coming back, focusing on pushing for fair elections in Venezuela.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Queiroz previously guided Ghana to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stabilising a team that had lost four consecutive matches and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in 22 years before his arrival.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño could be the strongest weather phenomenon in over 70 years and last until at least February 2027, with the potential to cause drought, flooding, typhoons, and temperature increases globally. UN head António Guterres warned the world has entered a "danger zone of extreme weather," and governments are strengthening early warning systems and pre-emptive medical assistance to protect vulnerable groups.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deaths more than doubled on the Central Mediterranean and nearly tripled on the Eastern Mediterranean in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as overall arrivals to Europe fell sharply, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thousands of US military members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed for more than 250 days, are reportedly facing food shortages, broken plumbing, exhaustion, and mental health concerns. The carrier's deployment, originally scheduled to end in May, has been repeatedly extended with no return date announced.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for more than 250 days, and reports of food shortages, broken plumbing, water contamination, and mental health concerns aboard the carrier—which holds about 5,000 people—have prompted Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to demand answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the Pentagon has disputed the reports as "completely misrepresented."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia's Chocó province, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 480, with a state of emergency declared. The quake damaged buildings across western Colombia, particularly in Pereira and surrounding regions, with many feared trapped under collapsed structures.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry have agreed a £23 million fee with Danish side Nordsjaelland for Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, which will be a record for the Danish top flight and Coventry's fourth transfer record of the window. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Right to Dream academy and scored the winning goal against Panama at the World Cup, will travel to complete his move.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A visitor to Toronto found Ghanaian cultural influence throughout the city, particularly following Ghana's World Cup match victory against Panama at the Toronto stadium. The newly inaugurated Sankofa Square, unveiled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II before the opening match, was witnessed by over 5,000 people including Canadian dignitaries and Ghanaians in the diaspora, celebrating Ghanaian heritage.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Caleb Yirenkyi is on the verge of becoming the most expensive player ever sold by a Danish club after FC Nordsjælland agreed a record €30 million transfer with English Premier League side Coventry City, comprising a guaranteed €27 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed with Chelsea on a two-year contract after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League title and Champions League, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah says coach Carlos Queiroz exceeded expectations at the World Cup by guiding Ghana to the knockout round and drawing with England, but warns that his defensive tactical philosophy will not change and Ghanaians should accept formations like 5-4-1 if they want to retain him.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama praised the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup performance, where Ghana reached the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia, and said maintaining the current squad and supporting Queiroz can build a stronger team capable of competing at future AFCON and World Cup tournaments.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama believes the Black Stars can grow stronger and compete at future tournaments if current players and technical staff are maintained and supported. Mahama praised the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributed Ghana's World Cup struggles to opponents who had spent years building stable teams with deep preparation, stronger coordination, and players with significant time playing together at club and national levels.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana's performance against England at the World Cup showed the quality of the Black Stars, though the team faced disadvantages including shorter preparation time and less on-field familiarity compared to other tournament nations.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →