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Ghana Black Stars 2026 World Cup Squad revealed
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ghana Black Stars 2026 World Cup Squad revealed

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The team includes captain Jordan Ayew and key players like Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Antoine Semenyo. It consists of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, and seven attackers.

In goal, Benjamin Asare from Hearts of Oak joins experienced keepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang. His selection excites local fans as he is one of the few home-based players.

The defence features Baba Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, and others to strengthen the backline.

Midfielder Thomas Partey will lead the midfield alongside Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, and others, providing varied options.

The forward line includes Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaldeen Sulemana, along with Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Prince Kwabena Adu, ensuring plenty of scoring potential.

The Full Black Stars 2026 squad
The Full Black Stars 2026 squad
Sierra Leone Unveils Squad for Friendlies Against Liberia
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Sierra Leone Unveils Squad for Friendlies Against Liberia

Sierra Leone has on Monday, June 1, 2026, named a 25-man squad for next month’s international friendlies against regional rivals Liberia, with caretaker coach John Keister set to lead the Leone Stars in the two-match series.

The squad blends experienced internationals with emerging talent as Sierra Leone continues preparations for future continental and global competitions.

Key attacking names include experienced Sullay KaiKai, Mustapha Bundu, Mohamed Buya Turay and Amadou Bakayoko, while highly rated Manchester City defender Abdulai Juma Bah and forward Daniel Kanu are among the younger players selected.

The Leone Stars will host Liberia at the Southern Arena in Bo City on June 6 before travelling to Monrovia for the return fixture at the SKD Sports Complex on June 9.

Amidst coaching uncertainty, the scheduled matches will offer Keister an opportunity to assess his squad, strengthen team chemistry, and evaluate new options as Sierra Leone seeks to build momentum on the international stage.

The Mano River Union neighbours share a longstanding football rivalry, and the two friendlies are expected to provide a competitive test for both sides despite their non-competitive status.

With a mix of established performers and rising prospects, Sierra Leone’s latest squad signals a continued focus on squad development and long-term team building ahead of upcoming international assignments.

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Sierra Leone Unveils Squad for Friendlies Against Liberia
Sierra Leone Unveils Squad for Friendlies Against Liberia
Daniel Kanu has been named in the Sierra Leone squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Liberia
by FSL News

Daniel Kanu receives Sierra Leone call-up

Daniel Kanu has been named in the Sierra Leone squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Liberia.

The Leone Stars are scheduled to face Liberia on Saturday, June 6 (5 pm BST) and again on Tuesday, June 9 (5 pm BST) as part of their preparations for future competitive fixtures.

Kanu, 21, will be aiming to carry his impressive domestic form onto the international stage after enjoying a standout loan spell with Walsall during the 2025/26 campaign.

The striker played a key role throughout the season, earning widespread recognition for his performances and contributions in front of goal.

His excellent displays were rewarded with four end-of-season awards, underlining his impact and making him one of the club’s standout performers.

IF Elfsborg confirm Momoh Kamara's Sierra Leone call-up
by Football Sierra Leone

IF Elfsborg confirm Momoh Kamara’s Sierra Leone call-up

Swedish club IF Elfsborg has confirmed that attacker Momoh Kamara has been invited for Sierra Leone International friendlies against Liberia this month.

The Leone Stars are scheduled for July 6 and July 9 at the Southern Arena in Bo, followed by a return leg in Liberia against the Lone Star.

Matches are part of Sierra Leone’s preparation ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in the race to East Africa, where they will face tough competition from teams like DR Congo, Zimbabwe, and Equatorial Guinea.

The qualification process kicks off in September 2026 and will continue through March 2027. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set the dates for the next Africa Cup of Nations from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

This tournament, branded “PAMOJA 2027,” meaning “together,” will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda – marking the first time that AFCON will be held across three nations.

The recent announcement of the tournament dates has been approved by the FIFA Council, although the venues for the opening match and the final are yet to be revealed by CAF.

Sierra Leone turn to John Keister as Leone Stars caretaker coach
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

John Keister returns to lead Sierra Leone as interim coach

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed Technical Director John Edward Keister as caretaker head coach of the Leone Stars for the upcoming double-header international friendlies against Liberia, as uncertainty continues to surround the team’s long-term leadership ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Keister, a former FC Johansen, Bo Rangers FC and Leone Stars coach, returns to the dugout alongside assistants Alhaji Foray of Bo Rangers and Mohamed Lamin Kamara of East End Lions, forming an interim technical team tasked with restoring stability and sharpening competitive performance solely for the warm-up home and away games against Liberia on June 6 and June 9.

His return comes after his previous spell ended following Sierra Leone’s failure to reach the 2023 AFCON, which led to his dismissal amid a poor run of results. Despite that setback, Keister remains a defining figure in modern Leone Stars history. 

The former Bo Rangers boss previously guided Sierra Leone to the 2021 AFCON finals, ending a 25-year absence from the continental tournament. That period was widely credited for rebuilding the squad’s identity through youth integration and experienced core selection, even though consistency in competitive qualifiers remained a recurring challenge.

According to the SLFA, Keister is now back as interim charge for just two games and would face a transitional window with pressure to assess squad depth, restore tactical structure, and set a clearer competitive direction as attention turns toward AFCON 2027 qualification.

However, reaction among supporters remains divided. One fan in Freetown summed up the sentiment: “He brought us back to AFCON after so many years, but we can not keep going in cycles; we need a clear direction now.”