Ghana's goalkeeping coach has expressed optimism over Lawrence Ati-Zigi's chances of recovering in time for the Black Stars' crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting no decision will be rushed.The St. Gallen goalkeeper sustained an injury during Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in their tournament opener and has since undergone scans. While the official results are yet to be released, reports suggest the 29-year-old is a major doubt for Tuesday's

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has explained the rationale behind Carlos Queiroz's decision to include four goalkeepers in the Black Stars' World Cup camp, saying the move is aimed at improving the intensity and quality of training sessions rather than increasing matchday options.Although only Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare and Joseph Anang are part of Ghana's official 26-man World Cup squad, Solomon Agbasi has remained with the team in camp to support training

Ghana's goalkeeping coach has expressed complete confidence in the Black Stars' goalkeepers ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting they are fully prepared for the physical and technical demands of the encounter.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, the coach said preparations have been specifically tailored to England's attacking strengths, with the goalkeepers regularly exposed to match-specific scenarios during training."Obviously, England

The Black Starlets' nationwide talent identification programme moves to the Northern Region this weekend, with a two-day scouting exercise scheduled for June 22 and 23 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.The exercise forms part of preparations for Ghana's next U17 national team and will be led by newly appointed head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team.Activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. on both days, with players taking part in a series of assessment

The Black Stars continued their preparations for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England with another intense training session at Bryant University on Saturday.The mood at the Smithfield, Rhode Island campus was upbeat as head coach Otto Addo and his technical team put the players through high-intensity drills, tactical exercises and set-piece routines ahead of the crucial encounter.The session saw players compete fiercely during possession drills, while the

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Kassim Ocansey Mingle as head coach of the national U17 team for players born in 2010.Mingle will lead the technical team responsible for preparing the side for this year's WAFU B U17 Championship qualifiers. He will be assisted by Hamza Mohammed, while Stephen Ahorlu has been named goalkeepers coach, and Waisu Ali Mohammed will serve as team manager.The newly constituted technical team has already begun work, with a nationwide

Declan Rice has eased fears over his availability ahead of Englandâ??s World Cup meeting with Ghana on Tuesday night, insisting he is fully fit after a second-half injury scare in the opening win over Croatia.The Arsenal midfielder was withdrawn after appearing to struggle with discomfort in his hamstring and lower back, triggering concern within the England camp given his importance to the teamâ??s midfield structure.The incident briefly raised doubts about his readiness

Englandâ??s growing reliance on set pieces has drawn fresh encouragement from Declan Rice, who believes the national team can mirror the efficiency that powered Arsenal to silverware success.The midfielder, who delivered the decisive corner in Englandâ??s win over Croatia, says dead-ball situations are becoming a decisive weapon rather than a secondary option.England next take on Ghana in a decisive Group L clash on Tuesday, with a win securing qualification to the knockout

Norway will aim to continue their impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.While the Scandinavian side are chasing an early place in the knockout stage, Senegal heads into the contest under pressure after suffering defeat in their opening match against France.Match PreviewNorway returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years in emphatic fashion after thrashing Iraq 4-1 in their opening

New Zealand and Egypt will both continue their search for a first-ever FIFA World Cup victory when they meet in a crucial Group G clash in Vancouver.After both sides settled for draws in their opening matches, this encounter could play a major role in deciding who advances to the Round of 32.Match PreviewNew Zealand head into the match with mixed emotions after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Iran in their opening fixture.The All Whites twice took the lead in that contest but were unable

Sudanese giants Al Merreikh have completed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Morrison on a three-year contract following his award-winning campaign with Kenyan champions Gor Mahia.The 25-year-old joins the Sudanese powerhouse after establishing himself as one of the standout performers in the Kenyan Premier League, where he played a key role in Gor Mahia's successful title-winning season.Morrison arrives at Al Merreikh with his reputation at an all-time high after being

England players are expected to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Boston despite the legal case surrounding the former Arsenal player.Partey missed Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama after being denied entry into Canada because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom. However, he is expected to be available for the match against England after being cleared to enter the United States.Several England

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the Kuwait Zain Premier League final on June 29 following a special invitation from the Kuwait Football Association.The appointment comes after Artan was denied entry into the United States, forcing him to miss his World Cup-related duties in a decision that drew widespread attention across African football.The final round of the Kuwait Zain Premier League is expected to confirm Kuwait Club as champions of the 2025/26 season,

Germany produced a late comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Group E at BMO Field, with Deniz Undav scoring twice to turn the match around after Franck Kessie had given the Elephants the lead.The result leaves Germany at the top of the Group E standings, with Ivory Coast trailing in second place. The Elephants will now need to beat Curacao in their final group match to confirm qualification to the Round of 32.On the matchday, Germany started brightly and created

Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey scored twice as the Dutch moved to the brink of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden.The Sunderland forward, who is the elder brother of Ghana defender Derrick Lukassen, was the star of the show after being handed a surprise start by head coach Ronald Koeman.Brobbey opened the scoring after just five minutes, finishing off a swift counterattack following Cody Gakpo's low cross. He grabbed his second 12

The Black Stars face their biggest test of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday when they take on England in a match that could have a major impact on the race for top spot in Group L.Both teams began the tournament with victories. England defeated Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, while Ghana left it late to beat Panama 1-0 thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner in Toronto.Although Ghana secured all three points, head coach Carlos Queiroz knows his side will need a much better

England manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start against Ghana as the Arsenal winger continues to recover from an Achilles injury.Saka has been carefully managed since arriving at the World Cup and trained separately from the rest of the England squad on Saturday ahead of Tuesday's Group L showdown in Boston.Although the winger came off the bench to provide an assist in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, Tuchel indicated he is planning to ease

England winger Bukayo Saka missed group training on Saturday as the Three Lions stepped up preparations for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Ghana.The Arsenal star remained indoors on an individual training programme as he continues to manage an Achilles problem that has troubled him since March.Head coach Thomas Tuchel took the remaining 25 players through a full training session at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, with Saka the only absentee from the group.The

Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against England after first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi was officially ruled out through injury.The 29-year-old shot-stopper sustained a groin injury during the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the tournament.Ati-Zigi was hurt in the first half after a heavy collision with a Panama attacker while rushing off his line to make a vital

Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Asamoah scored both goals as FK Panevezys edged FA Siauliai 3â??2 in A Lyga Round 18 at home.Asamoah opened the deadlock in the 42nd minute with a fierce finish, then struck again just a minute after the break to make it 3â??1 and put his team firmly in control.FA Siauliai fought back hard. Oleksandr Kurtsev equalised for the visitors in the 43rd minute, while Artem Baftalovskiy netted just before half-time to restore their lead at 2â??1. Asamoah