Egypt spurned the opportunity to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two games to spare after being held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou.Victory would have guaranteed the Pharaohs qualification from Group A, joining North African rivals Morocco and Tunisia, but they were left frustrated in a cagey encounter.The key moment came in the 66th minute when substitute Osama Faisal thought he had broken the deadlock, sweeping home Mohamed Salahâ??s knockdown,

Cape Verde are just one win away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time after upsetting continental giants Cameroon 1-0 in Praia.Dalion Livramento was the hero for the Blue Sharks, scoring a brilliant solo goal in the 54th minute. The forward muscled Carlos Baleba off the ball in his own half before surging through the heart of Cameroonâ??s defence and calmly slotting past Andre Onana from 14 yards. Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup is looking very

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says his side is steadily preparing for their upcoming FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia later this month.The Princesses are currently in camp at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, with training sessions geared towards sharpening both fitness and tactical awareness. Sampson admitted that a few players are yet to join camp but stressed that those present are showing commitment.â??Weâ??ve been in camp

Nigeriaâ??s chances of securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a dent on Tuesday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a Group C clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear at the top of the table with just two matches left, leaving them firmly in control of the group.Nigeria were dealt an early blow when Ola Aina went off injured after just 10 minutes. South Africa, sharper in the opening

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has suggested Ghanaâ??s decisive goal in Mondayâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier may have been preceded by a foul.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium courtesy of Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to deal with Jordan Ayewâ??s corner.The result keeps the Black Stars top of Group I on 19 points, three clear of second-placed Comoros, with two rounds of qualifiers left.Speaking

Nigerâ??s World Cup qualification hopes received a major lift on Tuesday as Ghana-born forward Daniel Sosah scored the decisive goal in their first-ever victory over Tanzania.The 1-0 triumph at the Amani Stadium in Zanzibar City pushed Niger to nine points in Group E, just three behind Tanzania, who remain in contention for a playoff berth.The high-stakes clash began with both teams trading chances, but neither could find the net before halftime. Niger gradually gained composure

Otto Addo is actively managing the heavy expectations placed on Antoine Semenyo, following the striker's muted performance in Ghana's win over Mali.Despite Semenyo's stellar Premier League form that earned him nominations for Player and Goal of the Month, Addo pleaded for patience, explaining that transitioning that success to the national team is a complex challenge."Surely, you can say that he stands more out in the Premier League but for me today, he was excellent,"

Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has revealed that Ghanaian communities in the United States are eagerly awaiting the Black Starsâ?? qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The next edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with Africa allocated nine qualification slots in the expanded format.Ghana remain on course for a place at the global showpiece, sitting top of Group I with 19 points from eight matches.Speaking

The Mali Football Federation is reportedly preparing to lodge a complaint with FIFA over the performance of match officials during their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in Accra.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium thanks to Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike.But the Malian camp was left angered, arguing that referee Badi Luxolo overlooked several fouls in the lead-up to the goal, including a challenge on goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.The officiating team

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has issued a strong defence of Antoine Semenyo, urging critics to understand the fundamental differences between the striker's role at club and international level.Following Ghana's 1-0 win over Mali, where Semenyo's performance drew some scrutiny, Addo emphasised that the nature of the game in Africa makes direct comparisons with the Premier League unfair."He fought until he couldn't run anymore. He was the lone fighter up front,"

Ghana coach Otto Addo has delivered a fascinating tactical analysis of defender Gideon Mensah's struggles, identifying why a playing style effective in European leagues becomes problematic in African World Cup qualifiers.Addo explained that Mensah's tendency for elaborate "deceptions" â?? quick feints and changes of direction â?? works in leagues like La Liga because of the structured, coordinated pressing that follows.However, in the often unpredictable

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has won the hearts of Ghanaian fans with a strong and composed performance on his international debut for the Black Stars.The 27-year-old, who received a late call-up to the national team, was immediately thrust into the starting lineup for Ghanaâ??s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday night.Siboâ??s presence in midfield provided stability and physicality as Ghana secured a narrow 1â??0 victory, thanks to a second-half

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo has turned his attention to Real Oviedo following an impressive debut for the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Mali.The 27-year-old bulky midfielder earned a late call up to join the Black Stars and walked straight into the starting line up as Ghana narrowly triumphed over Mali to secure maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Spartak Moscow new recruit, Alexander Djiku emerged as the hero for the Black Stars

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the unwavering support following an impressive debut appearances for the Black Stars.The 27-year-old bulky midfielder earned a late call up to join the Black Stars and walked straight into the starting line up as Ghana narrowly triumphed over Mali to secure maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Spartak Moscow new recruit, Alexander Djiku emerged as the hero for the Black Stars after netting

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has shared his excitement after completing a move to Russian giants, Spartak Moscow.The rock-solid Ghanaian defender joins Spartak Moscow from Fenerbahce, penning a two-year deal with the club. Having sealed the move, the 31-year-old centre-back is expected to play a huge role in the current campaign, considering his wealth of experience in the game.Djiku joined Fenerbahce two seasons ago as a free agent after ending his spell with Strasbourg

Ghana coach Otto Addo has disclosed he conducted individual coaching sessions with defender Gideon Mensah to address defensive lapses during the recent World Cup qualifiers.Despite Ghana taking four points from two games, Mensah's performances drew heavy criticism, prompting direct intervention from the manager."After the Chad game we had some talks," Addo revealed, demonstrating his detailed approach to player development. He pinpointed the issue as overcomplication,

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has highlighted the stark differences between European and African football after holding candid talks with defender Gideon Mensah about his recent performances.Following criticism of the left-back's displays against Chad and Mali, Addo revealed he instructed the player to simplify his game, moving away from the sophisticated style encouraged in Europe.Addo explained that maneuvers acceptable in Spain's La Liga become risky in the context of

Russian giants Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of Ghana international Alexander Djiku, bringing an end to his spell at Fenerbahce.The rock-solid Ghanaian defender joins Spartak Moscow from Fenerbahce, penning a two-year deal with the club. Having sealed the move, the 31-year-old centre-back is expected to play a huge role in the current campaign, considering his wealth of experience in the game.Djiku joined Fenerbahce two seasons ago as a free agent after ending his spell

Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their unflinching support for the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Mali.Painstil, who plies his trade for LA Galaxy made substitute appearance as the Black Stars cruised to a narrow win over the Eagles at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night to revive their World Cup qualification hopes.The pacey winger replaced Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus in the last ten minutes of the thrilling

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has officially completed a transfer to Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow from Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.The move comes after a successful spell in Turkey where Djiku established himself as a reliable and physical presence in central defence.Fenerbahçe confirmed the transfer in a brief statement, expressing gratitude for the playerâ??s contributions: â??Our club has reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow, a team from