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,

Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has revealed that criticism from teammates and fans will never stop him from unleashing long-range efforts, insisting his self-belief is what fuels one of the most exciting parts of his game.The Leicester City forward has built a reputation for testing goalkeepers from distance with fierce strikes, and says that confidence, rather than outside opinion, is what gives him the courage to keep shooting whenever the opportunity presents itself."I

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has dismissed growing criticism of his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he remains focused on carrying out Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions rather than responding to public opinion.The Ghana skipper has come under increasing scrutiny during the tournament, with some supporters questioning his sharpness, movement, decision-making in possession and defensive work rate.Calls for the veteran forward to be dropped have also

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says the Black Stars are fully prepared for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown against Colombia, insisting the team has grown in confidence and is determined to keep its campaign alive.The four-time African champions take on the unbeaten South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at Kansas City Stadium after progressing from Group L in third place. Colombia, meanwhile, topped Group K without suffering a defeat and head into the knockout clash as one

Islam Slimani has delivered a sharp post-match assessment of Algeriaâ??s 2026 World Cup exit, arguing that the teamâ??s real problem goes far beyond the 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.The former Desert Foxes striker, speaking as a beIN Sports consultant, said the national side has been suffering from instability for nearly two years and lacks any clear football identity.â??The problem plaguing the team has existed for almost two years,â? Slimani said, blaming the constant

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has credited head coach Carlos Queiroz with transforming the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia.Queiroz, who took charge of Ghana in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March, has overseen a remarkable turnaround, guiding the four-time African champions to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2010.Speaking to reporters before Saturday's encounter, Semenyo said the squad

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are capable of going all the way as they prepare for their Round of 32 tie against Colombia.The four-time African champions are making their fifth appearance at the tournament and have progressed beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010, setting up a knockout encounter at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.The Coventry City striker said belief within

Murat Yakin says Switzerlandâ??s 2-0 win over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 was shaped by a key tactical adjustment after a difficult opening spell.The Swiss coach praised Vladimir Petkovicâ??s bold approach and admitted Algeriaâ??s setup initially disrupted his teamâ??s structure.Yakin explained that Switzerland struggled to find their rhythm in the first quarter of an hour. â??It's true that our tactical structure didn't quite work for the

Black Stars left-back Gideon Mensah has emerged as a transfer target for a host of clubs following his standout performances at the 2026 World Cup.German Bundesliga side FC Koln, FC Schalke 04, and a number of Turkish clubs have all expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old, who is currently a free agent after his contract with French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre expired on July 1.According to multiple reports, FC Koln are in advanced negotiations with Mensah's representatives.