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World Cup 2022: Which major football players are missing Fifa tournament?

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the November 20-December 18 World Cup through injury.PAUL POGBA...

2022 WC: I am convinced Black Stars will perform – Stephen Appiah

Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, is convinced about Black Stars chances, saying the team will perform at the 2022 World Cup in QatarThe playing...

SuperSport to broadcast live announcement of Ghana squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

DStv and GOtv customers will watch the official announcement of the final 26-man Black Stars squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, live...

2022 WC: Black Stars technical team will live up to expectation – Stephen Appiah

Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has backed the technical team of the Black Stars to excel when they lead the team at the 2022...

2022 WC: Chelsea winger Ziyech named in Morocco’s final 26-man squad

Morocco included Hakim Ziyech in their World Cup squad as coach Walid Regragui gambled on the fitness of several players and sprung some surprises...

2022 WC: Sanches axed as Ronaldo leads Portugal’s 26-man squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play at a record-equalling fifth World Cup after being selected in Portugal’s 26-man squad.The 37-year-old has been a bit-part...

2022 WC: Otto Addo to announce Black Stars final 26-man squad on Monday

Ghana head coach, Otto Addo will on Monday, November 14 announce his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Many were expecting an announcement of...

2022 WC: Goetze back in Germany’s squad after five-year absence

Midfielder Mario Gotze has been named in Germany's World Cup squad after a five-year absence.Goetze, 30, who scored the wining goal in the 2014...

2022 WC: England name 26-man squad for tourney

Leicester midfielder James Maddison has been included in England's 26-man squad for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar.Manager Gareth Southgate has also picked Manchester...

England defender Reece James ‘devastated’ to miss World Cup with knee injury

Chelsea defender Reece James says he is "devastated" to not be included in England's World Cup squad.The 22-year-old sustained the injury against AC Milan on 11...

2022 WC: Osei Palmer reveals why Joseph Paintsil has been dropped from Black Stars squad

Owner and bankroller of Tema Youth, Wilfred Osei Kwaku Palmer, has taken a swipe at the Ghana Football Association , saying Joseph Paintsil’s exclusion from Black...

2022 WC: Cameroon becomes second African country to release 26-man squad

Cameroon left out long-serving centre back Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui from their squad for the World Cup in a shock omission as coach Rigobert Song named...

2022 WC: Varane and Giroud named in France squad for tourney

Manchester United's Raphael Varane has been included in defending champions France's World Cup squad even though he is still recovering from injury.Centre-back Varane, 29,...

2022 WC: I am optimistic about Black Stars chances – Laryea Kingston

A former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, says the Black Stars will go far in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Otto Addo in...

2022 WC: Black Stars can make it to the final four – Paintsil

Former Ghana international, John Paintsil, has said the Black Stars are capable of playing in the semifinal of the 2022 World Cup if they...

2022 WC: Possible Black Stars final 26-man squad

Black Stars' 26-man squad has emerged according to multiple reports in the local media.On Tuesday, November 8, reports emerged that several players have been...

Sadio Mane to miss World Cup

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is expected to miss the World Cup as a result of the injury suffered in Tuesday's meeting with Werder...

World Cup 2022: African teams ‘can excel’ in Qatar, says Roger Milla

African football legend Roger Milla believes sides from the continent can excel at the upcoming World Cup finals in Qatar as long as they...

Qatar 2022: Agent fires GFA, Otto Addo for omitting Schlupp from final squad

Representative of Crystal Palace midfielder, Jefferey Schlupp, has taken a swipe at the leadership of the Ghana Football Association after the player's omission from...

2022 WC: Hearts of Oak striker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh earns spot in final Black Stars squad

Hearts of Oak striker, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, has been named in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.Afriyie Barnieh has...

2022 WC: Joseph Paintsil, Ashimeru, Gyan dropped from final Black Stars squad

KRC Genk forward, Joseph Paintsil, has been dropped from Black Stars’ final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Otto Addo, who is the...

2022 World Cup: Senegal announce final squad for tournament

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has named his final 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup tournament to be staged in Qatar.The reigning African Cup...

Ex-Fifa president admits Qatar World Cup decision was a ‘mistake’

Sepp Blatter has admitted the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar when he was FIFA president was a "mistake".The build-up to this...

2022 World Cup: Joseph Paintsil dropped from Black Stars final squad

Genk forward, Joseph Paintsil, has missed out on the Black Stars’ final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup ahead of Otto Addo’s...

2022 WC: Majority Leader reveals how Black Stars can beat Portugal and Uruguay

Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kye- Mensah-Bonsu, says the Black Stars have the players to make it to the next round of the 2022...

2022 WC: Black Stars have top-notch technical team – Ibrahim Sannie Daara

A member of CAF Communications team, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has lauded the technical team of the Black Stars, led by Otto Addo, saying they...

Why Richard Ofori must be Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper in Qatar – Sannie Daara

A former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has revealed why Richard Ofori must be first choice goalkeeper ahead...

2014 World Cup: Nyantakyi fires Muntari over needless attack on GFA official

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has described Sulley Muntari’s physical assault of Moses Armah Parker during the 2014 FIFA...

Qatar 2022: Ghana is capable of reaching semi-finals if… – Sannie Daara

A former Spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, is confident that the Black Stars has equal chance of reaching the...

The 10 football World Cup heroes

Football is a great leveler. Not everyone goes to a school with a rugby pitch and not everyone can afford a pony.However, from the...

From refugee camp in Buduburam to World Cup: The story of Alphonso Davies

Alphonso Davies' unlikely path to spearheading Canada's first World Cup campaign in nearly four decades began in a West African refugee camp where children's...

2022 WC: I have high hopes for Black Stars, says ex-defender

Former Ghana defender, John Paintsil, has reiterated that he has high expectations for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The...

2022 World Cup: Fifa tells all competing nations to ‘focus on football’ in Qatar

Fifa has written to all 32 teams competing at the World Cup to tell them the time has come to “focus on the football”.The...

Qatar 2022: Go beyond our milestone – Anthony Annan challenges Black Stars

Former Black Stars player, Anthony Annan, has tasked the current team to achieve the best-ever finish in World Cup in Qatar.In less than 19...

World Cup: Ghana receives boost as Djiku returns after injury scare

Black Stars defender, Alexander Djiku, has resumed full training with Strasbourg after recovering from an injury. The central defender picked up the injury during his...

Qatar 2022: Japan becomes first country to release final squad

Playmakers Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo headline Japan’s 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar after manager Hajime Moriyasu announced his picks on...

Switzerland friendly will boost our chances in Qatar – Black Stars assistant coach

Black Stars assistant coach and renowned football scout, Didi Dramani, believes the team's chances in the upcoming 2022 World Cup will be determined after...

De Bruyne hints Qatar 2022 could be his last World Cup

Manchester City and Belgium talisman, Kevin De Bruyne, has hinted that Qatar 2022 could be his last World Cup.De Bruyne, now 31-years-old, has confessed...

2022 World Cup: No problems with Black Stars goalkeeping department, says Olele

Goalkeepers’ trainer of the Black Stars, Richard 'Olele' Kingson says the goalkeeping department is safe ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup.The Black Stars’ goalkeeping...

Ghana pins FIFA World Cup hopes on Otto Addo, Chris Hughton

There aren’t many better ways to endear yourself to your fans than by beating your closest rival. Knocking them out of contention for the...