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Black Stars intensify preparations ahead of Chad, Madagascar Clashes
Ghana’s Black Stars continued their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an intense third-day training session in Accra.
The team is gearing up for crucial Group I clashes against Chad and Madagascar.
With Ghana currently third in Group I after Madagascar’s win over Central African Republic, these matches are vital for Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid.
The training session saw the players engage in rigorous fieldwork, including shooting drills, passing exercises, and stretching.
The goalkeepers also had a separate session, working on their reflexes and shot-stopping.
The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to face Madagascar on March 24.
Below are photos of Wednesday’s training session:
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz will address the media at a press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The event, scheduled for 1:00pm, will bring together members of the media to interact with the Portuguese trainer following his appointment as Black Stars head coach last week.
Queiroz will use the platform to share his vision for the team, outline his technical philosophy, and answer questions from the press ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The unveiling also provides an opportunity to formally introduce the coach to the Ghanaian public, set expectations for the World Cup campaign, and foster alignment between the technical team, the media, and supporters.
Ghana will be making a fifth appearance at the Mundial and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.
