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… Speaking during a media engagement ahead of Ghana’s friendly against Wales, which forms part of preparations before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Queiroz appeared amused by the question before delivering a pointed response. …
‘Look at me nicely’ – Carlos Queiroz dismisses suggestion of external influence in Black Stars call-upsJoy Online
… Speaking to the media ahead of Ghana’s pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Queiroz said pressure is an unavoidable part of coaching at the highest level and believes it can be a motivating force. …
Queiroz admits feeling pressure ahead of World CupJoy Online
… Speaking ahead of Ghana’s pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Queiroz revealed that a decision had been taken to replace the 31-year-old defender in the final squad. …
Djiku ruled out of World Cup as Luckassen earns Ghana call-upDaily Guide
Thomas Partey (L) and Inaki Williams Ghana’s Black Stars intensified preparations for their upcoming international friendly against Wales with a strong turnout at training on Saturday as the team continued its build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Black Stars Receive Partey, Inaki Boost Ahead Of Wales FriendlyThe Ghanaian Times
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, taking the number of players in camp to 24 as preparations intensify for tomorrow’s international friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendlyJoy Online
… The friendly against Wales is on June 2. The final 26-man squad is due June 1. …
The shadow squad: who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?Joy Online
… Speaking of which, 28 players are currently in Ghana’s pre-tournament camp in Wales, with 26 slots up for grabs. …
World Cup 2026: Black Stars players to receive $100,000 as appearance fee – Sports MinisterJoy Online
… The friendly against Wales is on June 2. The final 26-man squad is due June 1. …
The Shadow Squad: Who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?Joy Online
The Black Stars have intensified preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Wales, with 24 players taking part in a training session at Dragon Park as the team fine-tunes strategies ahead of the highly anticipated encounter. …
Partey, Inaki join Black Stars camp as preparations intensify for Wales friendlyJoy Online
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad for the World Cup preparation camp and the international friendly against Wales in Cardiff. …
2026 World Cup: Baba Rahman, Mumin and Nuamah return as Black Stars name provisional squadGhana'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 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's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to finalize preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will open Group L play against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by matches against England and Croatia.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers from University College London found that children who were smacked saw their likelihood of failing to achieve five pass grades at GCSE level increase by 5.7 percentage points, and 14-year-olds who experienced physical punishment in early childhood were 33% more likely to engage in risky behaviours including bullying.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK has restricted learner drivers to swapping tests only to the three nearest centres to their original booking location, responding to 64,500 no-shows on practical driving tests last year and average waiting times exceeding five months across Britain.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Sports Authority Director General has called on Ghanaians to back the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L. Ghana will play Panama on June 17, England on June 23, and Croatia on June 27.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has ruled out a final international friendly for the Black Stars before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after failing to secure positive feedback from Jamaica and Honduras for a behind-closed-doors match. Coach Carlos Queiroz and the GFA will now focus on training, with Ghana's World Cup campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, 27, has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel. Rice has earned 72 caps for England and recently helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in the United States to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-1 friendly draw with Wales. The squad landed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening and resumed training on Thursday under head coach Carlos Queiroz.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive of the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, which recently played Wales in an international friendly, is focused on building a new chapter and developing ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after departing Cardiff, continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on June 11. The team drew 1-1 with Wales on Tuesday and resumed training to fine-tune strategies ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 drew 1-1 against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium, with Caleb Yirenkyi putting Ghana ahead before Lewis Koumas equalized late on. Defender Jerome Opoku urged patience with the team, citing limited preparation time and visa-related delays that left several players arriving late to camp.
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 national football team has arrived in the United States following a friendly draw against Wales in Cardiff, and will camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. The team face Jamaica on June 10 in a warm-up match before opening their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Group L.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former winger David Accam commended Ghana's improved organisation and clear tactical plan in their 1-1 draw against Wales under new coach Carlos Queiroz, noting the team showed better possession play and balance both defensively and offensively despite late equaliser.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz managed his first game as Black Stars head coach on Tuesday in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales. Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana before Wales equalised late, extending Ghana's winless run, with Queiroz saying the team let a winning position slip but learned valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, correcting former boss Otto Addo's use of him as a right-back. Yirenkyi scored from the bench in a double pivot in Queiroz's first game, a 1-1 draw with Wales, and the coach praised his potential as a long-term midfield option.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghanaian Times reports that tonight's World Cup Soccer Fiesta episode will discuss the 1986 FIFA World Cup and Diego Maradona's performances, hosted by Moses Foh-Amoaning with reports from the USA and coverage of Black Stars preparations.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on supporters to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to be patient and positive as the squad builds a new chapter with new players integrating into the team.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's main goal is to qualify from Group L (alongside Panama, Croatia and England) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Queiroz made his Ghana debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales and emphasised that reaching the second round is his priority.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbesi will join Ghana's World Cup squad as a 27th player and emergency goalkeeping option. Coach Carlos Queiroz explained the move protects against goalkeeper injuries during the tournament and supports Ghana's goalkeeping development programme.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars despite recent defeats, saying the team is making progress and some performances have shown encouraging signs. Ayew acknowledged four recent losses but called on Ghanaians to focus on the future rather than dwell on past setbacks.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz outlined objectives for the Black Stars ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales, his first game since appointment in April. Queiroz emphasized a message of hope and confidence, stating "We want to play great football. We want to win. We want to bring pride and happiness to the fans."
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →