Black Stars goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda has completed his UEFA B Goalkeeping Diploma with the Football Association of Wales, adding another prestigious qualification to his growing coaching portfolio.The former Ghana international, who is currently part of Carlos Queiroz's technical staff at the World Cup, received his certificate at a ceremony in Colliers Park, Wales, on Tuesday.Dauda, born June 4, 1985, in Ghana, took to social media to express his excitement and gratitude."Very

Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup knockout clash against Colombia after suffering an injury in training.The 22-year-old, who has become a fan favourite despite limited minutes, will miss the crucial Round of 32 fixture after scans confirmed he cannot recover in time.Peprah made his Ghana debut under then-coach Otto Addo in a friendly against Germany â?? a match Ghana lost, but one where the young defender earned praise as

Norwegian club Molde FK have announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted by the Frostating Court of Appeal of the sexual assault allegations that sidelined him from football for nearly 11 months.The verdict brings an end to a lengthy legal process that prevented the highly rated midfielder from featuring for the Eliteserien side during the period of the investigation and court proceedings.In a statement, Molde confirmed that the Court of Appeal had acquitted

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has reportedly held a private meeting with Ibrahim Maza ahead of the Desert Foxes' Round of 32 clash with Switzerland, urging the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker to become more decisive in the final third and convert his outstanding performances into goals and assists.According to Algerian journalist Samir Kaabouche, Petkovic praised Maza for being among Algeria's standout performers during the group stage but made it clear that the next

Colombian football fans have turned to prayer ahead of their country's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown against Ghana, gathering at the famous Monserrate hill in Bogota in response to claims made by Ghanaian traditional priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam.Dozens of supporters climbed the iconic religious site on Thursday morning to pray for the Colombian national team, hoping to shield their players from what they believe could be spiritual interference ahead of Friday's

Ghana international Razak Simpson has penned an emotional farewell message to Nations FC following the completion of his move to Finnish top-flight side Vaasa Palloseura (VPS).The Black Stars defender signed a three-year contract with the Veikkausliiga club, bringing an end to a memorable spell with Nations FC, where he established himself as one of the Ghana Premier League's standout defenders.In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Simpson thanked the club for giving

Ghanaian midfielder Alice Kusi has officially announced her departure from Saudi Womenâ??s Premier League side Al Ahli following the expiration of her contract at the end of the 2025/2026 season.The 31-year-old Black Queens veteran confirmed her exit via a heartfelt statement on her official Instagram account, expressing deep gratitude to the club management, technical staff, teammates, and loyal supporters for an unforgettable journey filled with unwavering trust and encouragement.Kusi

Jordan Amissah has set his sights on achieving success with Dundee United after revealing that his previous stint in Scotland represented the strongest period of his career so far.The Ghana goalkeeper completed his move from Burton Albion on a two-year deal and has already joined up with his new teammates at the Calforth Construction Arena as pre-season gets underway.Amissah, who previously played for Ross County in the Scottish Premiership, said that his performances during that

Jordan Amissah has spoken of his excitement after completing his move to Dundee United, describing the switch as an opportunity to begin a â??fresh chapterâ? in his career.The 24-year-old goalkeeper joined the club following his departure from Burton Albion, signing a two-year deal at the Calforth Construction Arena subject to SFA approval and international clearance.The former Ghana U23 goalkeeper returns to Scottish football after a previous spell with Ross County, where

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has tipped Colombia as one of the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their impressive performances at the tournament in the United States.Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Spain's Round of 32 encounter against Austria, the Spanish tactician praised Nestor Lorenzo's side for their technical quality, physical strength and attacking firepower.De la Fuente admitted Colombia had earned their place among the

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is facing an uncertain future following the sidesâ?? heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Belgium.The West African powerhouse suffered a dramatic collapse in their Round of 32 encounter against Belgium on Wednesday, throwing away a two-goal advantage before eventually losing 3-2 in one of the tournamentâ??s most shocking comebacks.According to sources close to the Senegalese Football Federation, uncertainty is growing internally

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has threatened to quit the national team over coach Pape Thiaw following their shocking elimination from the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West Africans suffered a dramatic collapse in their Round of 32 encounter against Belgium on Wednesday, throwing away a two-goal advantage before eventually losing 3-2 in one of the tournamentâ??s most shocking comebacks.The heartbreaking defeat clearly took an emotional toll on the Senegal squad, with Villarreal

Ghanaian outfit Nations FC have announced the transfer of dependable defender Razak Simpson to Finnish top-flight side Vasa Palloseura in the current transfer window.Simpson, who recently featured for the Black Stars joins Vasa Palloseura on a permanent deal, marking a significant step in his football career."Nations FC is pleased to announce the permanent transfer of Razak Simpson to Finnish top-flight side Vasa Palloseura (VPS). We are proud of everything Razak achieved in

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Kansas City as they step up preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Colombia.pic.twitter.com/yhofPxjyLB— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) July 2, 2026 The squad travelled from Providence on Wednesday, bringing an end to their three-week base in Rhode Island, where they remained throughout the group stage fixtures against Panama, England and Croatia.Their arrival in Missouri sets the stage

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast winger Salomon Kalou has backed rising star Yan Diomande to thrive at the highest level, saying the teenagerâ??s growing confidence could see him succeed whether he joins Paris Saint-Germain or moves to the Premier League.Diomande, 19, has emerged as one of the most sought-after young talents in European football, with reports suggesting PSG are closing in on a deal worth around â?¬100m (£85m), plus add-ons, ahead of competition from clubs

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has claimed that Senegal committed a big mistake in their Round of 32 tie in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. The Red Devils locked horns with the Teranga Lions at Lumen Field to battle for a place in the Round of 16.In a match that went to extra time, Senegal had a two-goal lead after the 75th minute thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.Unfortunately, Senegal failed to defend in the final 10 minutes, allowing Belgium to score two

Algeria head into their Round of 32 clash against Switzerland with growing concerns over two critical areas: goalkeeping and defensive stability. For Vladimir Petkovic, the margin for error has disappeared, and decisive solutions must be found before Thursday's knockout encounter in Vancouver.Goalkeeper uncertainty continues to haunt the Desert FoxesThe biggest question inside the Algerian camp remains who will start between the posts.Luca Zidane began the tournament as Petkovic's

Three of the six nations that led at halftime in the round of 32 have failed to secure a win so far, continuing a trend of dramatic turnarounds in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.Only the 1938 edition saw more turnarounds in the knockout stages, with five comebacks recorded across that tournament.The comeback kingsSenegal's 3-2 defeat to Belgium was the latest example of a halftime lead slipping away. The Lions of Teranga were 2-0 up at the break after goals from Habib Diarra

Belgium produced a dramatic second-half comeback on Wednesday night, fighting from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match, played at Lumen Field, delivered a tense and chaotic contest that swung repeatedly across 120 minutes before Belgium eventually found a way through in the closing stages of extra time.Senegal started strongly and could have taken an early lead when Ismaila Sarr latched

Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr has etched his name alongside African football royalty, scoring his fifth World Cup goal in Senegal's 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the round of 32.Sarr's strike, which came after Habib Diarra had opened the scoring, drew him level with Cameroon legend Roger Milla on five World Cup goals. The 27-year-old now stands just one goal behind Africa's all-time leading World Cup scorer, Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, who has six.African players with the