Ghana
Beloved side haunted by past heartbreak
Forever haunted by 2010, when a last-second handball denied them history — rebuilding without their best player.
Watchability3/5
Drama4/5
Star power3/5
Title shot1/5
Team rating
72TEAM
- Attack73
- Midfield71
- Defense71
Next matches
- Next upvs EnglandGillette Stadium, FoxboroughJun 23
- vs CroatiaLincoln Financial Field, PhiladelphiaJun 27
The read
Ghana's Black Stars are the romantics of African football — joyful and fast, but forever haunted by 2010, when a last-second handball on the goal line denied them a place as the first African team in a World Cup semifinal. They arrive rebuilding, missing injured star Mohammed Kudus, and opened with a flat 0-0 draw against Panama. Now they face England and Croatia, playing for pride and the belief that African football belongs at the very top.
The fan’s readThe romantics of African football — joyful, fast, forever haunted by 2010 — playing for pride, history, and the belief that African football belongs on the biggest stage.
The cast
- Carlos QueirozVastly experienced Portuguese coach, hired late after a managerial change; has led several nations at World Cupsmanager
- Jordan Ayew ★Captaining a young side, stripped of its best player, into the toughest group there is.ClubLeicester City
- Antoine SemenyoFresh off a blockbuster January move to Manchester City and now Ghana's primary threat.ClubManchester City
- Abdul Fatawu IssahakuThe most reckless, fearless threat in Ghana's attack — the one who does the unexpected.ClubLeicester City
- Thomas ParteyA visa denial tied to ongoing UK legal proceedings means he can only play the US-based games.ClubVillarreal
