Spartak Trnava have bolstered their defence with the signing of 22-year-old Ghanaian centre-back Ivan Anokye Mensah, who has agreed a contract running until 2029.Mensah returns to Slovak football after spells with Zilina and Banska Bystrica and spent last season with Sparta Pragueâ??s B team, where he also earned a first-team league appearance. According to Spartak Trnava the young defender brings familiarity with the league and a readiness to step into the squad, having already

Former England defender Gary Neville has suggested that Anthony Gordon is â??under the most pressureâ? to retain his place in the side after Englandâ??s 0-0 draw with Ghana in their second World Cup Group L match.Gordon, who joined Barcelona from Newcastle ahead of the tournament, started both group games but again struggled to influence proceedings as England were held by a disciplined Ghana side.England, led by Thomas Tuchel, dominated possession for long spells but

Former England midfielder Paul Merson has described Englandâ??s 0-0 draw with Ghana in the World Cup as a â??reality checkâ? for Thomas Tuchelâ??s side after they were frustrated in Group L.England, who had opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, were unable to break down a disciplined Ghana side in their second group match, leaving both teams well placed to progress but with clear questions over Englandâ??s attacking edge.â??Itâ??s back to reality.

England defender Harry Maguire has urged the Three Lions to remain focused on their long-term objectives after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The result in Boston ended England's perfect start to the tournament and continued a curious trend, with the Three Lions now drawing their second group-stage match at four consecutive major tournaments.Despite the disappointment of failing to break down Ghana's disciplined

French club OGC Nice have praised Ghana defender Kojo Peprah Oppong after his memorable FIFA World Cup debut against England.The 21-year-old was introduced in the 87th minute of Ghana's goalless draw with England, replacing Marvin Senaya as the Black Stars looked to preserve a valuable point in Group L.Despite his late arrival, Peprah Oppong made an immediate impact.With England pushing for a winner in the closing stages, the defender produced a vital goal-line clearance to

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has praised the unity and openness of his teammates as Ghana prepare for their crucial Group L showdown against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Ayew highlighted the positive atmosphere within the squad and the willingness of players to learn and take on board advice from the leadership group."We have a good group, and they listen and they try to take advice. The most important thing is that

French sports channel L'�quipe has suspended presenter France Pierron following her controversial comments about Belgium winger Jérémy Doku's intention to leave the World Cup for the birth of his first child.The controversy erupted on Friday during the programme "L'�quipe de Choc". Reacting to Doku's plan to potentially return home in early July to be with his wife Shireen, Pierron launched into an extraordinary rant."You have the chance

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has welcomed the prospect of facing England's dangerous wide players, insisting Tuesday's FIFA World Cup clash offers him the perfect opportunity to prove himself on one of football's biggest stages.Ghana take on the Three Lions in a crucial Group L encounter knowing victory would secure qualification for the knockout stages with a game to spare.England boast one of the tournament's most exciting attacking units, with Bukayo

The tiny Central American nation of Panama witnessed an unprecedented moment in its sports broadcasting history on June 17, 2026, as the national football team made its highly anticipated debut in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Ghana.According to official data released by FIFA, the Group L opening fixture shattered every existing television record in the country, drawing an astronomical 1.1 million viewers.This monumental figure officially crowns the match as the most-watched FIFA

Ghana deputy captain Thomas Partey has broken his silence after being denied entry into Canada for the Black Stars 2026 World Cup opening match against Panama last week.The experienced midfielder missed the Black Stars Group L opener against Panama, where the West African football powerhouse managed a narrow victory over their opponent in Toronto, thanks to Caleb Yirenkyiâ??s last-gasp strike.Despite the off-field attention, Partey is now expected to make his first appearance

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says he is looking forward to facing several of his former Arsenal teammates when Ghana take on England in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday.The 33-year-old is expected to return to Ghana's starting lineup after missing the Black Stars' opening 1-0 victory over Panama, setting up a reunion with familiar faces from his five-year spell at Arsenal.Partey joined the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in October 2020 and spent

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has declared himself mentally focused and fully prepared ahead of the Black Stars' crucial World Cup match against England.The 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder was forced to miss Ghanaâ??s Group L tournament opener against Panama in Toronto.His absence followed a decision by immigration authorities to deny his Canadian visa application due to ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom, which a Federal Court in Ottawa subsequently upheld.Despite

Ghana have received a huge boost ahead of their crucial Group L encounter against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Thomas Partey now available for selection.The experienced midfielder is set to rejoin the Black Stars squad after missing the teamâ??s opening fixture against Panama due to visa-related issues in Canada.Partey, 33, was unavailable for Ghanaâ??s first group match after a Canadian court dismissed his visa appeal on Tuesday. The ruling, delivered

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana are drawing motivation from those who continue to underestimate the team as they prepare for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup showdown against England in Boston. The Coventry City attacker, who set up the winning goal in Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama, believes the squad has embraced the role of underdogs.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Thomas-Asante admitted that while the team appreciates the support of Ghanaian fans, it is also

Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng believes Ghana's current World Cup campaign could serve as an important stepping stone for the country's next generation of players.Ghana opened their tournament with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.The result handed the Black Stars a valuable three points after a match in which chances were scarce and both teams struggled to establish attacking rhythm.The

Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng has cautioned that Ghana's path at the World Cup remains challenging despite their dramatic opening victory over Panama.The Black Stars began their Group L campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Toronto on Wednesday.Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to seal all three points after a contest that appeared destined to end goalless.Speaking to Flashscore after the match, Boateng admitted he was pleased with the result

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has admitted he would not be surprised if the Black Stars suffer defeat against England in their crucial Group L clash at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face the Three Lions in their second group game on Tuesday, June 23, at the Gillette Stadium, with both sides seeking to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.The Black Stars, making their fifth appearance at the Mundial, began their campaign with

Ghana will seek to take a major step towards qualification for the knockout stages when they face England in their second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The Black Stars head into the highly anticipated clash full of confidence after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their tournament opener.Ghana struggled for large spells against the Central Americans but showed resilience and determination before snatching a late

Media mogul, Kwasi Twum, has endorsed the 2026 All Star Festival ahead of the event scheduled for July in Accra.The fifth edition of the All Star Festival, which features several top Ghanaian and African football stars, is set to take place in Accra next month following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.After four successful editions between 2022 and 2025, organisers, The BAC Group, have already begun preparations for what promises to be another exciting

England striker Ivan Toney believes the Black Stars of Ghana have enough quality to pose the Three Lions a threat ahead of their World Cup clash. The European giants will lock horns with the four-time African champions on Tuesday in Boston with hopes of securing an early progression to the round of 32.Both teams started the tournament on winning notes, with England beating Croatia 4-2 while Ghana scrambled to a 1-0 victory over Panama.Toney, who was an unused substitute in England's