Gerald Asamoah has waded into the argument of courting foreign-born players into the Black Stars. With less than two months left to start the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ghanaians have been left divided over the potential inclusion of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah to the Black Stars for the tournament.Although both players and some in the diaspora are yet to show interest in playing for Ghana, it is reported that the FA has engaged a couple of them.In recent times, Derrick Kohn and Patric Pffeifer switched nationalities to play for the Black Stars.And according to Asamoah, the process could become easier for the FA if they move to these players at a younger age.“We are waiting to see Kevin Prince Boateng here, and we go for him or Hudson-Odoi, and they say no we don't want to come because they didn't see how Ghanaians fought for them when they were young,” Asamoah told 3 Sports.“The British people did everything for them, and now they are done. They are now good players, and we want them. You need to start in the youth teams. You need to go there.“You don't need to go out. You...

Former Germany international, Gerald Asamoah believes Ghana's biggest weakness is in its defence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The four-time African champions will be embarking on their fifth World Cup in June, but the team has been without a win since beating Comoros in the final qualifier in Accra last year.The Black Stars have conceded ten goals in their last four friendlies, including a 5-1 defeat to Austria last month, leading to the sacking of Otto Add as coach of the national team.Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as replacement for the ex-Ghana midfielder.Ahead of Queiroz's first assignment as Ghana coach, Asamoah pointed out that the Black Stars have a leaky defence, and that should be a priority for the Portuguese trainer."What are we good in? Are we good in defending or offensive game? We are really good in offensive games, so we need to work on our offence, so we need to work on our defensive play," Asamoah told 3 Sports."Keeping the defence is one of the important things you can do as a coach."The Black Stars will face World Cup co-hosts Mexico in...

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Ghana international Christopher Baah Bonsu has dedicated his goal against Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League to his late mother.The Black Stars winger started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit settled for a 2-2 draw against their opponent in Tuesday night.The former KRC Genk attacker played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, as the side shared the spoils with Al Shabab in the highly competitive clash.After the match, Baah Bonsu took to social media to pay tribute to his late mother, who perished in 2024.“I will never lose your essence. This one is for you mama” he wrote on Instagram.Baah Bonsu has been in a superb form for Al Qadsiah in the ongoing Saudi Pro League campaign, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in 27 appearances.As the World Cup approaches, the winger will be hoping to maintain his form in order to make the cut for the global showpiece, which kick start two months’ time.

Ghanaian supporters planning to follow the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States will face significant transport costs, with a dedicated shuttle service to Gillette Stadium priced at about GHS1,000 per seat for the group-stage meeting with England.Ghana face England on June 23, 2026, in their second Group L fixture at the venue in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which will be branded “Boston Stadium” for the tournament.Organisers have introduced a structured transport system aimed at managing large matchday crowds, but the pricing has sparked attention among travelling fans.Boston’s World Cup host committee has confirmed a bus service branded the “Boston Stadium Express”, which will charge $95 per passenger for a round-trip transfer to and from the stadium.The fare applies uniformly, with no concessions for children, elderly supporters, or passengers with accessibility needs.The shuttle will be operated in partnership with Yankee Line and is expected to cater for up to 10,000 fans per match.Pick-up points will be spread across Greater Boston, including key transport hubs and selected hotels, with services beginning three hours before kick-off and return journeys departing roughly 30 minutes after the final whistle.Authorities have also warned that matchdays will...

The Ghana Football Association has reinforced its technical and development structures with the allocation of vehicles to the Technical Directorate and the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram.The intervention is expected to improve mobility, coordination and the day-to-day running of development programmes, particularly those focused on talent identification and player development.GFA officials indicated that the move forms part of a long-term strategy to build a strong and efficient football ecosystem, from grassroots structures to elite national teams. The vehicles will support technical staff in carrying out nationwide assignments, including scouting, training programmes and monitoring activities.At the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, the added logistical support is expected to enhance operations and facilitate the smooth running of residential training and development programmes.The Association also reiterated the need for accountability, urging all beneficiaries to ensure the vehicles are used for their intended purpose and maintained properly.This latest initiative highlights the GFA’s continued commitment to infrastructure development, operational efficiency and the overall growth of football in Ghana, in partnership with FIFA through the Forward Programme.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has presented five vehicles to key operational units under the FIFA Forward Programme as part of efforts to strengthen football administration and improve efficiency across the country.The latest allocation covers two Regional Football Associations (RFAs), the Technical Directorate, the GFA headquarters, and the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram. This forms part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing logistics and operational capacity within Ghana football.The presentation also marks the fulfilment of a commitment made nearly a year ago, when eight out of the ten administrative football regions received double-cabin pickup vehicles. At the time, the GFA indicated that additional vehicles would be provided to the remaining regions and key units, subject to proper use and management of the initial fleet.GFA leadership stressed that the vehicles represent more than just transport, but a key tool in driving football development nationwide. The Association also emphasised the importance of accountability, urging all beneficiary units to maintain and deploy the vehicles responsibly.The GFA believes the initiative will contribute significantly to improving coordination, monitoring and administration of football activities across all levels.

Asante Kotoko have announced that they are working around the clock to appoint a competent substantive head coach.In a statement released on Wednesday, the club acknowledged the growing frustration among the ‘Porcupine Warriors’ faithful following a string of disappointing results and the prolonged absence of a permanent technical lead.The leadership noted that they fully understand the high expectations and cultural weight associated with the club.To address this, Kotoko emphasized that the search is focused on a candidate whose football philosophy aligns with Kotoko’s long-term ambitions.“We fully understand the expectations that come with representing this great club,” the statement signed by Communications Director Sarfo Duku said.“The Board is actively working to appoint a competent substantive head coach whose philosophy aligns with the long-term ambitions of the club. We kindly ask for your patience as we take the necessary time to identify the right candidate.”Asante Kotoko currently sits in 6th position on the Ghana Premier League table. The club has accumulated 43 points from 29 matches, leaving them 10 points behind the league leaders, Medeama SC, with only five games remaining in the season.The club is without a permanent head coach following the resignation of...

FIFA High-Performance Specialist Faisal Chibsah has underlined that Carlos Queiroz’s prospects of success with the Black Stars will depend largely on how quickly he adapts.The Portuguese coach, appointed on a short-term four-month deal, has been tasked with steadying Ghana’s preparations for the World Cup following the dismissal of Otto Addo after a string of four consecutive friendly defeats.With limited time before the expanded tournament begins, attention has turned to whether Queiroz can impose his methods effectively in such a compressed window.Chibsah, while acknowledging the pedigree of the 73-year-old former Real Madrid and Portugal coach, stressed that reputation alone will not guarantee results unless he adjusts to the specific realities of the Black Stars environment.“He will bring a bit of discipline to the team, which for me was lacking a lot. We would see [discipline] and also [Ghana would] definitely get an identity.”“The challenge for Carlos now would be how adaptable he can be taking on Ghana.”“Iran, Oman, Qatar [recent jobs of Queiroz] are not Ghana. Ghana, we expect more.”Ghana are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2010, with Group L fixtures against England, Croatia and Panama...