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Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, is confident that Ghana has the talent to make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup.After a disappointing campaign in 2024, the Black Stars bounced back strongly to secure qualification for next summer’s tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As the four-time African champions prepare to learn their group-stage opponents later today in Washington, DC, Appiah—who captained Ghana to their first World Cup appearance in 2006 in Germany—believes the current squad has the quality to excel on football’s biggest stage.“The draw [2026 World Cup] is coming up in December, we are going to America, Canada and Mexico," Appiah via Betway.“We have done that before when we went to Germany. And I hope and I know with the calibre of players that we have, we’re going to make it in the next World Cup, which is next year [2026].“Good luck. We need your support. We need your prayers. See you in America. See you in Mexico. See you in Canada. Go, Ghana," he added.Following their exit at the group stage in Qatar in 2022, the Black Stars are determined...

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[caption id="attachment_1277327" align="alignnone" width="612"] AL RAYYAN, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku[/caption]President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has arrived in the United States ahead of Friday's World Cup group draw.The FA boss, one of many federation heads expected to grace the mammoth event, touched down in Washington to a warm reception from some fans of the Black Stars.Okraku, the second FA president to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup, is hoping for a favourable draw as Ghana eye an improved performance at next summer's tournament."I expect Ghana gets a good group and I expect us to move to the next level of preparations after the draw. I expect us to do well," he said in a video shared on social media.The West Africans have been placed in Pot 4 of the draw and could face some of the big names in the world, including holders Argentina.Ghana's last performance at the World Cup saw the Black Stars exit at the group stage after defeat to Uruguay in their final game.However, most of the players from that team have gained more experience and are expected to make an impact in North America. 

La aficin de Ghana ya est en modo mundialista As han recibido a su seleccionador, Otto Addo, un grupo de aficionados a su llegada al hotel para el sorteo de maana @JLAllegue92 pic.twitter.com/3R24FMkUlU

Black Queens and Brooklyn FC Women star, Jennifer Cudjoe, has hailed her teammates for their performance against the English Women's national team. The Black Queens suffered a 2-0 defeat to the European champions on Tuesday evening at St Mary's despite putting up a strong display.Cudjoe produced a solid midfielder performance alongside Grace Asantewaa but goals at either side of the half from Lucia Kendall and Alessia Russo was enough for England."Ending December camp on a good test!! Proud of the team and looking forward to continuing building from this game!!" posted Cudjoe on social media after the game.The friendly encounter is part of preparations for the Black Queens ahead of next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The veteran midfielder, who played a key role as Ghana finished third at the last tournament is expected to make the team for the competition next year.The WAFCON tournament will also serve as a World Cup qualifying tournament.

Black Queens forward Doris Boaduwaa believes the team is on the right track despite their international friendly defeat to England. Ghana lost to the European champions in a highly-competitive game at the St Mary's on Tuesday evening.The Lionesses got off to a brilliant start after Lucia Kendall opened the scoring in the sixth minute but waited till the final minute to get a second through star-player Alessia Russo, who converted from the spot.Boaduwaa was Ghana's best players in the game and had a good opportunity to register her name on the scoresheet."A tough match against England yesterday 2–0 loss but a solid performance from the team. Thank you Lucy Bronze for the jersey swap and the guidance. Moments like these push us forward," she posted at the end of the game.The game was a good test for Kim Lars Bjorkegren and his girls who are preparing for next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The tournament also serves as a qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

[caption id="attachment_1277319" align="alignnone" width="612"] Ghana's Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah (left) and England's Lucia Kendall[/caption]Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has shared a surreal moment after featuring for Ghana against England in an international friendly on Tuesday evening at St Mary's.The England-born, who featured for the youth teams of the European nation, switched nationality to play for the country of her father, Ghana.The game was more than a football match for the Nottingham Forest player, as she was overwhelmed with emotions, describing the moment as an honour for her."An honour colliding my nations for the first time, Ghana vs England. Forever Grateful for this moment. Proud of this team, the Black Queens. Thank you Ghana FA. Thank You England," she posted after the match.Unfortunately for the Black Queens, they suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Lionesses, courtesy goals from Lucia Kendall and Alessia Russo.Meanwhile, Boye-Hlorkah will switch her attention to help Ghana win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations next year and also qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027.