2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: We are ready for tough Mali clash on Thursday – Black Stars coach Otto Addo

Head coach for the Black Stats of Ghana, Otto Addo has admitted that the encounter against Mali in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be tough. According to him, his team understands what is at stake and has prepared accordingly for the challenge that awaits in Bamako. “Surely I think we are […]
2026 World Cup qualifiers: It’s an achievement to be named in Black Stars squad – Fredrick Asare

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Fredrick Asare, has described being named in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Mali as an achievement. The former Accra Lions goalkeeper was the only Ghana Premier League player to be named in the 26-man squad announced on Wednesday by Otto Addo […]
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Winger Osman Bukari joins Black Stars camp for Mali and CAR games

Winger Osman Bukari finally joined Black Stars squad in preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Bukari, who recently made the switch from Serbian powerhouse Red Star Belgrade to Major League Soccer’s Austin FC, missed the initial training session on Friday due to his recent transfer. […]
Antoine Semenyo prioritizes Ghana’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers ahead of new season planning

Black Stars forward, Antoine Semenyo, has made it clear that his immediate focus is on securing victories in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, before he turns his attention to planning for the 2024-2025 season. In an interview following the Black Stars’ training session at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Semenyo emphasized […]
Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu anticipates tough clash against Mali in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu has warned that Ghana faces a challenging task in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali in Bamako. In an interview after the team’s training session at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Salisu acknowledged the strength of the Malian team and emphasized the need for thorough […]
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: 24 players take part in first Black Stars training session ahead of Mali trip

The Black Stars held a first training session on Friday, May 31, as part of preparations for the games against Mali and Central African Republic in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Of the 26 players invited by coach Otto Addo for the two games, 24 players were present and took part in […]
Twenty-four players train in Accra ahead of Mali, Central African Republic World Cup qualifiers

Twenty-four players trained at the University of Ghana Stadium on day-one of the Black Stars build up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic. The Black Stars assembled in Accra on Thursday, May 30, to begin preparations for the two crucial qualifiers. Aside Osman Bukari and Alexander Djiku, the […]
Ghana’s Osman Bukari and Alexander Djiku miss first training session ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari and defender Alexander Djiku were absent from Ghana’s first training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Bukari’s absence was due to his recent transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Austin FC, while Djiku was nursing an injury he […]
Ghana qualified for 2022 World Cup with an “interesting penalty” – Former Kotoko Chairman

Former Asante Kotoko board chairman, Herbert Mensah, believes Ghana qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup because of what he described as an interesting penalty. He is referring to the a penalty made sure Ghana got past South Africa and reached the players where they beat Nigeria on away goals rule and qualified. A controversial […]
Otto Addo on Nigeria and Uganda friendlies and plans for World Cup qualifiers: Transcript

Our head coach Otto Addo shared a few thoughts with us after Tuesday’s international friendly against Uganda in Marrakech. Ghana conceded an 83rd minute goal to draw 2-2 with the Cranes and finished the game with ten-men following red cards to substitutes Mohammed Salisu and Alidu Seidu. The Black Stars opened their goal account in […]