Morocco will attempt to keep Africaâ??s World Cup dream alive when they face co-hosts Canada in the opening Round of 16 fixture on Saturday in Houston.The Atlas Lions head into the contest full of confidence after surviving a dramatic last-32 encounter against the Netherlands, where they struck a 91st-minute equaliser before sealing qualification with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory.That result extended Moroccoâ??s unbeaten run to nine matches since the Africa Cup of Nations

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience as the team works to find the right balance under recently appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz.Speaking in a post-game press conference with Sporty TV after Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the World Cup Round of 32, Ayew expressed his frustrations but stressed that Queiroz needs time to implement his style."We have a new manager; he just came two months ago trying to install his style, and people are adjusting,"

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has called for Ghana to be more threatening in attack after the team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 32 stage following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Competing in his first World Cup, Opoku delivered another top performance for Ghana but was left frustrated by the team's blunt attack.Jhon Arias's 14th-minute goal proved the difference as Ghana failed to register a single shot on target across 90 minutes.Speaking in a

Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Friday extended a frustrating record for the Black Stars: they have never beaten a South American opponent at the World Cup.The loss means Ghana remain winless in four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage.In four meetings against CONMEBOL nations on football's biggest stage, Ghana have suffered three defeats and one draw.The first came during Ghana's debut in 2006 when Brazil swept

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz described the World Cup exit as a deeply disappointing outcome after the Black Stars were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in Kansas City.Speaking after the Round of 32 defeat, the Portuguese coach pointed to his teamâ??s effort but admitted the result fell short of expectations.â??Itâ??s a disappointing result. Itâ??s disappointing because the boys worked hard. They tried their best. But the reality is that, on the day, especially in terms of passing

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has admitted the Black Stars were beaten by the better team after their 1-0 defeat to Colombia brought an end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.The Black Stars struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the Round of 32 contest in Kansas City on Saturday, with Colombia controlling large spells of the match before securing a deserved place in the last 16.Carlos Queiroz acknowledged that his side were second best on the day."They controlled

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has deferred a definitive decision on his future with the Black Stars following the teamâ??s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars bowed out of the expanded tournament in the Round of 32 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium.An early 14th-minute strike by Colombia's Jhon Arias, capitalising on a defensive lapse right after Ghanaian right-back Marvin Senaya was forced off with an injury, proved

The Black Stars have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia at the round of 32. An early strike from Jhon Arias was enough as the South Americans edge the Black Stars to reach the last 16.Colombia will now face Switzerland in the next stage while the Black Stars return to Ghana for a thorough post-mortem of their tournament.Meanwhile, here are the five things GHANASoccernet picked from the defeat to Colombia in Kansas City.Senaya's injury

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has admitted Colombia deserved to progress after the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat in the Round of 32 on Friday.The Black Stars struggled to impose themselves throughout the contest in Kansas City, producing no shots on target as Jhon Arias' first-half goal proved enough to send the South Americans into the Round of 16.Speaking after the match, Ayew conceded that Colombia were the superior side on the day and

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has defended head coach Carlos Queiroz, emphasizing that instilling a new tactical philosophy takes time.Speaking after the Black Stars' elimination from the 2026 World Cup, the veteran forward defended the squad's slow adaptation period, noting that immediate transformations are unrealistic in modern international football.Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a Round of 32 fixture in Kansas City on Saturday morning, with Jhon Arias scoring the only

Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Friday.The Black Stars finished the tournament with one win, one draw and two defeats, scoring just two goals while conceding three across four matches.Despite entering the competition without several key players, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku through injury, Ghana produced a disciplined and competitive campaign under coach Carlos Queiroz.After

Colombia may have only won by a single goal, but the statistics reveal a match that was overwhelmingly controlled by Los Cafeteros as they booked their place in the Round of 16 with a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City.The South Americans enjoyed 61 percent possession and completed an impressive 532 accurate passes at a 91 percent success rate, compared to Ghana's 313 completed passes at 83 percent. Nestor Lorenzo's side dictated the tempo from start to finish,

Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end on Saturday morning after a disciplined Colombia side secured a deserved 1-0 victory in their Round of 32 encounter at the Kansas City Stadium.The Black Stars battled bravely throughout the contest but struggled to trouble the Colombian defence, failing to register a single shot on target as Los Cafeteros progressed to the Round of 16.Head coach Carlos Queiroz made two notable changes to his starting XI, recalling Lawrence

SV Werder Bremen are planning to keep German-Ghanaian forward Salim Musah in the first-team squad next season and do not currently see a loan move as an option.The 20-year-old striker has impressed the club with his progress, and sporting director Clemens Fritz says Werder want him to keep growing in Bremen.Musah made his Bundesliga debut last season and went on to play eight top-flight matches, scoring his first goal in the German top flight along the way. That breakthrough has

Kwame Awuah played a key role in Loudoun Unitedâ??s 2-2 draw with Sporting JAX, turning on the class late on to help rescue a point at Segra Field.The Canadian-Ghanaian defender provided the assist for Loudounâ??s second goal in a frantic finish, lifting the hosts after they had spent much of the match chasing the game.Sporting JAX struck first through Kieran Sadlier just before half-time after a clever header from Emil Jaaskelainen, and Loudoun struggled to find rhythm early

Cape Verdeâ??s remarkable debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Friday night after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the Round of 32. On the matchday, the African side pushed the defending champions all the way in a fearless performance that won them further global admiration.Lionel Messi played a decisive role for Argentina, but Cape Verde once again showed resilience and belief throughout a contest that swung back and forth, with goalkeeper Vozinha

Ghanaian midfielder Amin Ziblim has joined Romanian topflight side CFR Cluj in the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old midfielder signed a deal to join Cluj on a free transfer after ending his stay at Campulung.Ziblim arrived in Europe from Ghanaian side MSK Zilina (a feeder side to Zilina) in 2024, joining the Slovakian side's B team.However, after struggles to break into the first team, he joined Campulung on loan, where he established himself in the second tier of

Egypt secured a historic place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time.The Pharaohs held their nerve from the spot to continue their impressive tournament campaign and keep African hopes alive on the global stage after a fiercely contested encounter that stretched deep into extra time.Australia threatened early and almost produced a stunning opening goal inside five

The Black Maidens of Ghana have been held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal in the first leg of the final round of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Dakar. The hosts raced into an early lead after Mariama Faty opened the scoring in the 21st minute, but Ghana responded through Benedicta Danso in the second half.The hosts, who are chasing a maiden qualification to the U17 WWC, got off to a bright start, pushing Ghana back with waves of attack. The spell of dominace counted

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has opened up on the unforgettable moment he learned he would make his Black Stars debut, revealing he was left stunned after arriving in camp expecting only to observe Ghana's senior stars.Issahaku made his Black Stars debut on October 9, 2021, starting in Ghana's crucial 3-1 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Zimbabwe at the age of 17.Handed a surprise start by Milovan Rajevac after impressing for Steadfast FC and winning the U-20 AFCON MVP award,