Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in Ghana soccer, from World Cup qualifying matches to updates on Ghanaian players making waves both at home and abroad.
World Cup Qualifying
Ghana has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the fifth African nation to book a spot.
In World Cup qualifying matches, Iñaki Williams secured a 1-0 victory over Madagascar with a late goal.
However, Ghana lost to Comoros 1-0 in a surprise result during the 2026 World Cup qualifying.
The northeast African nation secured qualification after their goalless draw with Group F winners Angola on Monday.
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African Cup of Nations
Antoine Semenyo scored a late winning goal to help Ghana edge Angola 1-0 in the African Cup of Nations qualifying.
Four teams have been added to an expanded Africa Cup of Nations in women’s soccer after they were eliminated when qualifying games were completed last month.
Host Morocco reached the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shootout with Ghana.
Goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi blocked Comfort Yeboah’s attempt, leading Morocco to advance to the championship after a 1-1 draw.
GHANA V COMOROS:(1)-(0) ALL GOALS &CHANCES || EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS || 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Player Updates
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape charges.
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Partey, 32, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on July 4.
The former Arsenal midfielder is set to join the Spanish club while facing charges for rape, which he denies.
Christian Atsu
Ghana’s president was among the mourners at the funeral of soccer player Christian Atsu.
The body of Ghana soccer player Atsu was repatriated after he was found dead in his collapsed apartment building in the Turkey earthquake.
Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu died in the earthquake in Turkey.
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Other Players
Gio Reyna scored twice in a 4-0 rout of Ghana, marking his first US goals since a family feud with Berhalter.
Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena died after collapsing during a game.
Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu's whereabouts are unknown following the deadly earthquake that struck Turkey.
Coaching News
Otto Addo is returning for a second spell as coach of Ghana’s men’s national soccer team after Borussia Dortmund agreed to release him from his role in talent development.
Exhibition Matches
The United States men’s soccer team played exhibitions against Germany and Ghana in October.
The USMNT responded in a big way after losing to Germany, but coach Gregg Berhalter and his players weren't getting carried away following their performance against Ghana.
Historical Context
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to win the World Cup, likely marking his last appearance at the tournament.
Four Uruguay players were charged with offensive behavior by FIFA for confronting the referee after being eliminated from the World Cup.
Table of Key Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Ghana Qualifies for 2026 World Cup | June 2024 |
| Otto Addo Returns as Ghana Coach | March 15, 2024 |
| Death of Christian Atsu | February 18, 2023 |
| Iñaki Williams scores winning goal vs Madagascar | November 17, 2023 |
| Comoros upsets Ghana 1-0 | November 21, 2023 |
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