Ten African teams at the biggest football competition is a historic milestone. The expansion of the tournament to 48 participants has opened the door for new names, but traditional giants such as Nigeria and Cameroon have been left on the sidelines. AfroPari analyzes all African teams World Cup 2026. No. 10 – Cape Verde For […]
KFC Ghana has announced a new sponsorship partnership with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), supporting the Black Stars during one of the most significant years in Ghanaian football history. The partnership, which runs until May 2027, positions KFC Ghana alongside Ghana’s national teams as they compete on global and continental stages. It covers the 2026 […]
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi have been omitted from the initial 28-man provisional squad, while vice-captain Alexander Djiku misses out through injury and is replaced by Derrick Luckassen. Here is the full squad: Goalkeepers […]
Nine players have opened camp for the Black Stars in Wales ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly on June 2 in Cardiff. The early arrivals include Jordan Ayew, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya and Alidu Seidu, who were seen in a video circulating on social media. With most European leagues now […]
Ghana’s Black Starlets have failed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat to Uganda. Uganda won the contest 8-7 on penalties after coming from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw in normal time. Ghana raced into an early lead when breakout starlet Eric Gyamfi scored after just nine […]
Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation has cautioned Ghanaians against fraudsters and middlemen falsely claiming to secure special “World Cup slots” through the Ministry. He stressed that no slots exist at the Ministry, urging the public to disregard individuals using the tournament to exploit unsuspecting football fans desperate to travel to the mundial. Speaking […]
United States President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. The competition starts on 11 June, and the US, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will open its campaign in […]
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don’t Lie, teased Dai Dai on Thursday as the anthem for this summer’s tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Shakira posted a one-minute video on Instagram from Brazil’s Maracana stadium […]
Ghana’s U-17 team, the Black Starlets, have been handed a challenging group at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, as they continue their push for a return to the global stage. The draw places Ghana in Group D alongside Senegal, South Africa and Algeria in an event which took place in Cairo The competition, […]
The Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria and Germany in March. In a statement confirming the decision, the […]
Captain Jordan Ayew has underscored the importance of the Black Stars’ upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany, insisting the team is fully focused on delivering strong performances as part of preparations for future competitions. Ghana will take on Austria in Vienna on Friday before travelling to Stuttgart to face Germany on Monday, with both […]
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has ruled that the Senegal national football team forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final. The decision was made under Article 84 of the competition’s regulations. As a result, the match has been awarded 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF). The ruling […]
