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Ghana is set to receive a minimum of $10.5 million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following FIFA’s approval of a record $727 million prize money package for the expanded tournament. The decision was taken by the FIFA Council and represents a 50 per cent increase on the …

Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, will take on four-time world champions Germany in an international friendly scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart. The high-profile encounter forms part of preparations for both nations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and …

The Black Stars of Ghana have been placed in a challenging Group L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face England, Croatia and Panama. The draw took place in the United States on Friday, December 5, ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament to be hosted across the …

  Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu delivered a standout performance to earn the Man of the Match award in AS Monaco’s 2-2 draw with Cypriot side Pafos on Wednesday. Salisu was dominant throughout the full 90 minutes, topping the UEFA Technical Observer ratings despite being unfortunate to concede a late equaliser …

Ghana ended their Kirin Cup campaign without a win after falling 1–0 to South Korea in Busan, deepening concerns over the team’s form ahead of upcoming international assignments. Lee Tae-Seok’s second-half header made the difference, punishing a Ghana side that created chances but lacked accuracy in the final third. Ghana …

African football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may soon secure US visa appointments faster after President Donald Trump announced a new prioritisation system for ticket holders. Speaking at the White House on Monday, President Trump introduced the FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (PASS), which will allow …

DR Congo eliminated Nigeria from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a dramatic penalty shootout victory on Sunday, booking a place in the intercontinental playoffs. Nigeria started strongly and took the lead through Frank Onyeka’s deflected strike, but DR Congo equalised before halftime when Meschack Elia finished from close …

Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, suffered a 2–0 defeat to Japan in an international friendly played on Friday, November 14, 2025, as part of preparations for upcoming competitions. Despite a determined display, the Black Stars struggled to break through Japan’s organised defence and conceded two goals during the …

The government has set aside GH¢150 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Forson said the allocation reflects government’s …

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has released the squad for Ghana’s upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team will face Japan on November 14, followed by a clash with South Korea on November 18, 2025. …