ModernGhana News

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Black Stars players to demonstrate greater patriotism and commitment whenever they wear the national jersey. The President rsquo;s comments come after Ghana rsquo;s senior national team was eliminated from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara has cast doubt over Carlos Queiroz 39;s future as Black Stars head coach, insisting Ghana may not be able to afford to retain the veteran Portuguese tactician.

Spanish club Sevilla have completed the signing of highly-rated Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Abrokwa from Adabraka Elders, with the teenager signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. The 18-year-old becomes the first Ghanaian player to join Sevilla directly from a Ghanaian club, marking a significant milestone in his young .

Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title - and they have needed to. After being expected to steamroller past Cape Verde and Egypt in the first two knockout rounds, La Albiceleste had to fight tooth and nail for 3-2 victories.

The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament. The EFA said it had lodged a complaint with football 39;s world governing body and wants an investigation into double standards of officiating in the game in Atlanta.

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Kansas City as they step up preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Colombia. pic. twitter. com/uYuRch6XA6 mdash; ???? Black Stars (@Ghana .

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are prepared to handle the pressure of the knockout stage as they gear up for a Round of 32 meeting with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup. Ghana advanced to the last 32 after finishing third in Group L, setting up a high-stakes encounter in Kansas City on Saturday, July 4.

Former Chelsea and C ocirc;te d rsquo;Ivoire winger Salomon Kalou has praised rising star Yan Diomande, saying the 19-year-old rsquo;s growing confidence could see him succeed at the highest level as European clubs circle.

A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday. A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the city following the country 39;s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the capital 39;s health authority said on Wednesday.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra for a fee of about pound;47m, including add-ons. The 21-year-old has signed a six-year deal, with the option of a further year, and becomes the first arrival since Xabi Alonso 39;s appointment as manager.

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. History for South Africa ????They rsquo;ve qualified for the knoc .

England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Ghana rsquo;s resilience and tactical organisation after the Black Stars held the Three Lions to a 0-0 draw in their Group L encounter on Tuesday night. Speaking after the match, Tuchel admitted his side struggled to break down a well-structured opponent who executed their defensive game plan with .

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised Ghana rsquo;s organised defensive display after both sides played out a goalless draw in Group L at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night. The Black Stars produced a determined and tactically disciplined performance to frustrate Thomas Tuchel rsquo;s England side, who enjoyed long spells of dominan .

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after storming into the last 32 unbeaten. The Atlas Lions twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday and only finished second to Brazil in Group C on goal difference.

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel.

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has lauded his players for their resilience and tactical discipline after the Black Stars edged Panama 1-0 in dramatic fashion in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has called for composure and focus following Ghana rsquo;s hard-fought opening victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana began their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over the Central American side at BMO Field in Toronto, sealing all three points thanks to a late strike from Caleb Yiren .

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has disclosed that the move which produced his dramatic winner against Panama was the product of hours of work on the training pitch. The FC Nordsjaelland star emerged as Ghana rsquo;s hero in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama .

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match following an influential display in Ghana rsquo;s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana kicked off their Group L campaign with a dramatic win at BMO Field on Wednesday, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a stoppage-time winner to .

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made history on Wednesday by becoming the first home-based goalkeeper to play for Ghana at a FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for domestic football in the country.