Also known as: Three Lions of England
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The Ghanaian Times
The Black Stars of Ghana facing the Three Lions of England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was similar to the interesting story reported in the good old book, The Bible, christened ‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den.’ Captured in the book of Daniel Chapter six, it told a story of how an obedie …
The God of Daniel spoke for Black Stars against Three LionsJoy Online
… The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point against the Three Lions. …
Queiroz hails Benjamin Asare’s exploits against EnglandJoy Online
… The Black Stars limited the Three Lions to just six first-half shots, none of which were on target. …
Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red cardJoy Online
… The Three Lions controlled the ball from the opening whistle, with Ghana content to sit deep and wait for opportunities to counterattack. …
2026 World Cup: Resolute Black Stars hold England as Ghana edge closer to Round of 32Joy Online
… The Black Stars head into the match on the back of a 1-0 victory over Panama and will be hoping to secure another positive result against the Three Lions. …
Accra dons national colours as fans rally behind Black Stars ahead of England clashDaily Guide
… He pointed to the quality, depth and experience available to the Three Lions under head coach Thomas Tuchel. …
Odartey Lamptey Fears England Test Could Be Too Tough For StarsJoy Online
… o many hurdles to winning – penalty shootouts, semi-finals, got so close – and they are ready to win. “Hope everybody has a great month – and I’ll be staying out of the way.” Earlier this week, England midfielder Jude Bellingham said “expectation” played a part in the Three Lions …
‘I’ll be staying out of the way’ – Southgate on World Cup punditryJoy Online
… Tuchel said Saka, who has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the Three Lions, still requires careful attention before the tournament, which has raised some concerns given he is a key player. …
England taking care of Saka before World Cup – TuchelJoy Online
… The Black Stars will face the Three Lions in Group L alongside Croatia in Panama in the first round of the global competition. …
2026 World Cup: We want to show we are a top nation – SemenyoArsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
England boss Thomas Tuchel said midfielder Declan Rice spent most of three days in bed with sickness before England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a semi-final against Argentina.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed frustration with the Video Assistant Referee system after the Black Stars' goalless draw against England in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly over a second-half incident in the penalty area involving England defender Ezri Konsa and Ghana substitute Prince Adu Kwabena that he believed should have resulted in a penalty and red card.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wayne Rooney commended Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz for his tactical discipline after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 World Cup group match at Boston Stadium, with England dominating possession at 79 per cent but unable to break down Ghana's organised defence.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
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 →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England, with Asare making key saves including denying Bukayo Saka.
25 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 →
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahead of Ghana's World Cup match against England, Accra residents showed enthusiasm by wearing Black Stars jerseys and purchasing Ghana-themed items. Traders and supporters expressed confidence in the team, recalling a previous 1-0 victory over Panama and planning to watch the match at viewing centres or with family.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey has said he would not be surprised if the Black Stars lose to England in their Group L World Cup match, citing England's superior quality, depth and experience under coach Thomas Tuchel, though he maintains his support for a Ghana victory.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a World Cup pundit because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the national team's chances. Southgate, who resigned after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain, said he wanted to "keep out of the way" to avoid any misconstrued comments being thrown at the team at press conferences.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka, who suffered an Achilles injury in March, requires careful attention before the World Cup, though the winger is being built back up and was involved in recent training.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo says the Black Stars will face England and Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup in Panama, and he is determined to prove that Ghana can compete with and beat top nations. Semenyo added that the team is motivated to perform well after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →