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2022 World Cup: Kuffour convinced about Black Stars’ chances against Portugal

Former Ghana international, Samuel Osei Kuffour, has called on the Black Stars to play at their best against Portugal.Ghana will open their Group H...

2022 World Cup: It’s difficult but Ghana can still qualify – Marcel Desailly

France football legend, Marcel Desailly, says the Black Stars of Ghana are in a difficult group but qualification is still possible.The four-time African champions have...

Fans looking for beer in Qatar end up chilling with lion in Sheik’s palace [Watch]

Two England fans who were touring Qatar in search of beer were given a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The two, Alex and John found themselves in a...

Qatar 2022: Ghana game the most difficult – Ronaldo confesses

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has described their opening World Cup group game against Ghana as the ‘most difficult’ in the competition.Portugal and Ghana face...

2022 World Cup: Joseph Wollacott to arrive in Black Stars camp for opener

Injured Joseph Wollacott will join the Black Stars camp for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday.The Charlton Athletic goalkeeper will travel to Doha...

Fifa directs Belgium to remove the word “LOVE” from collar of World Cup shirt

Fifa has rejected the Belgium soccer team’s away strip because of the word “Love” in the collar combined with a rainbow-coloured trim on the...

2022 World Cup: Bale penalty salvages draw for Wales against USA

Gareth Bale rode to Wales' rescue once again as the captain's late penalty salvaged a draw against the United States in his country's first...

2022 World Cup: Gakpo and Klaassen strike late as Netherlands beat Senegal

Late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen were enough to give the Netherlands a crucial 2-0 win over Senegal in their World Cup...

2022 World Cup: Perfect time for Ghana to seek revenge against Uruguay – France legend

Ghanaian-born former France international, Marcel Desailly, says it is a perfect time for the Black Stars to seek revenge against Uruguay.The West African country...

2022 Word Cup: Check out Abedi Pele’s heart warming message to Andre and Jordan

Ghana football legend, Abedi Pele, has backed his two sons to succeed despite failing to play at the World Cup as a player.Despite...

2022 World Cup: Back Stars will not disgrace Ghanaians – GFA spokesperson

Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association , Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars are hungry and ready to put up a good...

2022 World Cup: Saka scores twice as England thrash Iran in opener

Bukayo Saka scored twice as England made a superb start to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar courtesy of a 6-2 victory over...

#Qatar2022: Samini drops new World Cup theme song for African teams [Listen]

Dancehall musician Samini has dropped a new song, 'WinAfricaWin', for African football teams that qualified for the World Cup tournament currently ongoing in Qatar....

2022 World Cup: Black Stars will shock Portugal on Thursday – GFA

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association , Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars are focused ahead of their opener, adding that they...

2022 World Cup: Teams abandon ‘LGBTQ+/OneLove’ armband amid FIFA row

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will not wear the 'OneLove' anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup openers after confirmation that their captains would be given yellow...

2022 World Cup: Row with Manchester United will not ‘shake’ Portugal – Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will "speak when he wants" and his row with Manchester United will not "shake" his Portugal team at the World...

2022 World Cup: Asamoah Gyan makes bold Black Stars prediction

Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan, says he is convinced about Black Stars' chances at the 2022 World Cup that kicked off on Sunday.The West African...

2022 World Cup: Ghanaians want to see Black Stars beat Uruguay – Asamoah Gyan

Former Black Stars striker, Asamoah Gyan, says Ghanaians are eager to see the team seek revenge against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup group...

Qatar 2022: Black Stars players flee from hotel after fire scare

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a statement following a minor incident that occurred in the Black Stars hotel on Sunday.It is said...

FIFA earns record $7.5bn revenue for Qatar World Cup

FIFA has earned an unprecedented $7.5bn in revenue through four years of commercial deals tied to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the governing...

2022 World Cup: Football family saddened by Mane absence – Aliou Cisse

Senegal manager Aliou Cisse says the football family is "saddened" by Sadio Mane's absence but his side will "rise to the challenge" at the...

World Cup 2022: England to take the knee before Iran game

Gareth Southgate says his England players will take the knee before Monday’s World Cup opener against Iran.The Three Lions have carried out the anti-racism gesture before...

2022 World Cup: Best photos from the opening ceremony

Award winning actor, Morgan Freeman, Jungkook and several others graced a spectacular opening ceremony that delivered a message of unity and inclusivity.The 22nd edition of...

Qatar become first World Cup hosts to lose an opening game after defeat to Ecuador

Qatar became the only host nation to lose the opening game in World Cup history after a 2-0 defeat to Ecuador on Sunday at the...

Enner Valencia’s brace helps Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0

The FIFA World Cup got off to a record-breaking start as Qatar became the first hosts to lose their opening game of the tournament,...

France striker Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup with injury

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury suffered in training.Benzema, 34, won the 2022...

2022 World Cup: Ghana can stun any side, says ex-Asante Kotoko coach

Legon Cities head coach, Maxwell Konadu, believes the Black Stars of Ghana can surprise any opposition at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.After missing...

Jojo Wollacott set to team up with Black Stars teammates in Qatar after surgery

Charlton Athletic FC goalkeeper, Joojo Wollacott, is set to team up with Black Stars teammates in Qatar after undergoing a successful operation on a...

World Cup 2022: Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses West of ‘hypocrisy’

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has accused the West of "hypocrisy" in its reporting about Qatar's human rights record, on the eve of the World...

It a great feeling to be back at the World Cup – Andre Ayew

Ghana skipper, Andre Ayew, says they have moved on from the disappointment they suffered in 2018 after failing to qualify for the World Cup.The...

No revenge; we just want to beat Uruguay – Ghana captain Andre Ayew

Ghana captain, Andre Ayew, says the Black Stars are not aiming at seek revenge against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The South...

2022 World Cup: André Ayew’s symbolic hat wearing shows Ghana’s readiness for battle

The Black Stars of Ghana announced their arrival in Qatar in grand style with the players and technical team wearing traditional smocks from the...

2022 World Cup: We are behind you – Akufo-Addo backs Black Stars

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the twenty-six-man Black Stars contingent and the entire technical team of the nation’s...

2022 World Cup: Black Stars are ready to compete – GFA boss Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association , Kurt Okraku, has assured that the Black Stars will give off their best in all games throughout...

2022 World Cup: We are here to make history, says Ghana captain Andre Ayew

Captain Andre Ayew says the Black Stars have enough quality to make history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.Ghana arrived in the Gulf...

Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changed its policy two days before the start of...

World Cup: I will shave my hair on TV if… – Black Stars legend

Former Black Stars midfielder, Agyemang Badu, has vowed to shave his hair on live television if Ghana fails to progress from the 2022 World...

2022 World Cup: We have complete trust in Otto Addo – GFA boss Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku, says the leadership of the FA has complete trust in the technical team of the Black Stars...

Qatar2022: Black Stars sell Ghana in unique way [Photos]

The Black Stars have arrived in Qatar, the host country for the 2022 World Cup which kicks start on November 20, 2022.Ghana's contingent of...

Ghana Police to keep fans in check ahead of Qatar 2022

The Ghana Police Service is willing to provide security to members of the public who intend to organize public viewing for the upcoming FIFA...