Former Ghana international Michael Essien has warned that the Black Stars face a daunting task at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, labeling their draw as a "tough group" following the tournament's official pairings.The midfield legend, speaking to FIFA.com, reacted to Ghana being placed in Group L...

The Ghana Black Starlets have been drawn into a challenging Group D for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to be held in Morocco from May 13 to June 2.Following the official draw ceremony conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in...

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has called on the Black Stars to focus on each match individually as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.Ghana will make their fifth World Cup appearance and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and...

Michael Essien has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Mohammed Kudus, describing the attacker as the country’s star.The former Chelsea star emphasized that Kudus has proven himself on football’s biggest stages and has firmly established his class.He was referring to the Tottenham man’s performances at...

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has backed Kamaldeen Sulemana to translate his natural gifts into match-winning performances for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to FIFA, Essien praised the Atalanta winger's raw talent but stressed that confidence and freedom on the pitch will...

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has urged the Black Stars to embrace the unpredictability of tournament football as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to FIFA, Essien acknowledged that Ghana have been drawn in a challenging Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, but...

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has described the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a significant setback, urging the team to quickly move past the disappointment.Ghana endured a difficult qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group after six matches...

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has tipped Kamaldeen Sulemana to play a key role for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Despite limited game time and recent struggles in front of goal, the Atalanta winger has remained an important figure for...

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has heaped praise on Kamaldeen Sulemana, describing the Atalanta winger as a player blessed with immense natural ability.Speaking to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Essien highlighted Sulemana's pace, dribbling, and strength as key attributes that could make him a...

Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Mohammed Kudus as the national team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, sidelined since January due to injury, was a key figure during Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers.Essien described the...