Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has been one of Ghana's standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his displays on the pitch attracting widespread praise.Away from football, the Manchester City striker has also attracted attention alongside his fiancee, Jordeen Buckley, who has become a familiar face supporting Ghana during the tournament.Buckley is a social media influencer and entrepreneur, best known as the owner of the London-based beauty business Jrose Nail

Black Stars goalkeeper Joseph Anang shared a special moment with former West Ham United teammate Declan Rice after Ghana's goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.The pair exchanged jerseys following the Group L encounter at the Boston Stadium, rekindling a friendship that dates back to their time together in the West Ham academy and first-team setup.Anang spent seven years with the Hammers after joining the club in 2017, progressing through the youth

Former Ghana technical advisor Winfried Schafer believes the Black Stars have what it takes to defeat Croatia and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite no longer being part of the national team's technical structure.Schafer has remained a close observer of Ghana's campaign and is currently working as a television pundit from Antalya while covering the tournament.Although his contract with the Ghana Football Association ended shortly

A group of Ghana football supporters have launched an online petition calling on FIFA to investigate what they describe as biased officiating during the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter against England.The petition, addressed to the FIFA Council, alleges that several refereeing decisions during the match unfairly disadvantaged Ghana and influenced the outcome of the contest.At the time of publication, the petition had attracted 47 verified signatures, with organisers

Black Stars returned to training on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after battling to a goalless draw against England that kept them joint top of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Carlos Queiroz's side held a recovery session at Bryant University in Providence, with the focus firmly shifting to Saturday's decisive clash against Croatia.Players who started against England underwent light recovery work, while the substitutes and those who did not feature completed a more

Ghana will leave their training base in Rhode Island on Thursday for Philadelphia as preparations intensify for Saturday's decisive FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia.The Black Stars held a recovery session at Bryant University on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after producing an impressive defensive display to earn a goalless draw against England at Gillette Stadium.Carlos Queiroz's side head into the final round of group matches level on four points with England,

French football has been left in mourning following the death of Guingamp midfielder Kenzo Kies, who died after drowning in the Rhône River. He was 21.Kies was pulled from the water by firefighters on Monday after entering the river with three friends near Lyon as they attempted to cool off during an intense heatwave sweeping across France.He was found in critical condition and rushed to hospital, where he later died.According to reports, temperatures in parts of France reached

Thomas Tuchel has moved to calm speculation that he singled out Djed Spence during Englandâ??s 0-0 draw with Ghana, after the defender was seen receiving animated instructions from the touchline. The England manager insisted the reaction was purely tactical, not personal, as debate continued over a tense moment that briefly stole attention from the match itself.Spenceâ??s selection had already drawn interest after a turbulent build-up involving Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey,

Morocco has officially become the highest-scoring African nation in FIFA World Cup history. The Atlas Lions achieved this historic milestone following a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory against Haiti in their final Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta.The win elevated Moroccoâ??s all-time tournament total to 26 goals across 26 matches, allowing them to surpass Nigeriaâ??s long-standing record of 23 goals to claim sole possession of continental goalscoring supremacy.The

South Africa secured qualification to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after grinding out a tense 1-0 victory over South Korea in their decisive final Group A encounter on Thursday morning.Bafana Bafana entered the match under pressure following defeat to Mexico and a draw against Czechia in their opening two fixtures, leaving them with only one point and needing a victory to guarantee progression to the knockout stage.On the matchday, South Korea started brightly and

England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Ghanaâ??s organisation and resilience after the Black Stars produced a disciplined defensive display to secure a 0-0 draw against the Three Lions in their Group L clash on Tuesday night.Tuchel admitted his side found it difficult to break through a compact and physically committed Ghana team, despite enjoying long spells of dominance in possession.England controlled much of the contest but were repeatedly frustrated by Ghanaâ??s structured

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised Ghanaâ??s tactical organisation after both sides played out a goalless draw in Group L action at the Boston Stadium on Tuesday night.The Black Stars produced a compact and disciplined defensive display that frustrated England throughout the encounter, despite long periods of pressure from Thomas Tuchelâ??s side.England dominated possession and dictated the tempo for much of the match, but struggled to convert control into clear-cut

Morocco booked their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming a determined Haiti side in a dramatic 4-2 victory on Wednesday in Atlanta.The result confirmed Moroccoâ??s progression from the group stage, but it was anything but straightforward, as the North African side were pushed all the way in a tense and unpredictable encounter filled with momentum swings and standout moments.Morocco were rocked early in the match when goalkeeper Bono accidentally

Ghana's goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the most-watched World Cup broadcast in BBC history.The Group L match garnered a peak viewership of 15.4 million on BBC One and iPlayer, exceeding all prior World Cup broadcasts by the network.Notwithstanding the absence of goals, the eagerly awaited match captivated the interest of football enthusiasts throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.The record-breaking viewership reflects both teams' global

Senegal and Iraq head into their final Group I clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup knowing that victory is crucial if they are to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the tournamentâ??s best third-placed teams.The two nations will meet at BMO Field in Toronto on Friday in a high-pressure encounter, with both sides still searching for their first win of the competition after difficult starts to the tournament.Key Stakes:For Senegal, expectations were significantly

Tunisia head into their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with only pride left to fight for as they prepare to face the Netherlands at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday.The Eagles of Carthage have already been eliminated from the tournament following consecutive defeats, while the Dutch arrive in Kansas City aiming to secure top spot in the group and continue their impressive World Cup run.The new tournament regulations, which prioritise head-to-head results over goal difference,

Curacao and Ivory Coast face off in their decisive final Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with both sides chasing a historic achievement at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.The Elephants are aiming to secure a place in the round of 32 for the first time in their history, while Curacao continue their remarkable underdog journey and remain in contention to produce one of the tournamentâ??s biggest surprises.Curacao head into the encounter boosted by

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars were unlucky not to snatch a dramatic victory against England after coming close to scoring on the counterattack during their 0-0 draw in the World Cup Group L clash.Despite England dominating possession with 79% of the ball, Ghana's defensive discipline kept the Three Lions at bay.The Black Stars also threatened on the break, with one particular counterattack almost resulting in a winning goal.Reflecting on the moment,

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has admitted that the Black Stars knew they would have to defend for long periods against England, but insisted the team's discipline and sacrifice were key to securing a valuable 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L clash.England dominated possession with 79% of the ball â?? the highest recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in six decades â?? but were unable to break down Ghana's stubborn defence."We defended

The Black Stars of Ghana joined an exclusive African World Cup record after keeping clean sheets in their opening two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two clean sheets saw Ghana become only the fifth African team in tournament history to achieve the feat.The Black Stars began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama before holding England to a goalless draw in the second round on Tuesday.Only a handful of African nations have managed to complete their first two