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Ghana football news
Manchester United Injury List: Four Players Miss Hull City Premier League Opener
Manchester United were without Amad, Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte through injury for their 2026/27 Premier League opener against Hull City.
GBC Secures Free-to-Air Rights for FIFA World Cup 2026; Announces National Broadcast Consortium
“The Government’s support has ensured that every Ghanaian will have the opportunity to follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 and cheer on the Black Stars through free-to-air television coverage.”
Shatta Wale Donates $100,000 to Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup Fundraising Campaign
Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale has donated $100,000 to support the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup fundraising campaign. The donation was made during the official launch in Accra, as stakeholders intensify efforts to prepare the national team for the global tournament to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ghana Drawn Into Group L with England, Croatia and Panama for FIFA World Cup 2026
Ghana has been drawn into Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside England, Croatia and Panama in what is expected to be one of the tournament’s most competitive groups.
Ghana Secures 3-0 Victory Against Madagascar
The Ghana Black Stars secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Madagascar in Morocco, maintaining their lead in Group I with 15 points. Thomas Partey scored twice, while Mohammed Kudus added the third goal. Coach Otto Addo’s tactical selections have proven effective, with the team delivering strong performances in their last two qualifiers. Ghana’s next match is set for September 2025 as they continue their quest for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Video Highlights: Black Stars Crush Chad 5-0 in World Cup Qualifier
The Black Stars of Ghana annihilated Chad with a 5-0 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, climbing to the top of Group 1. Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah all found the net in an emphatic win at the Accra Sports Stadium.
