Ghana, England and World Cup
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In an unexpected twist during the break against Panama, Ghana replaced goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi with Benjamin Asare, catching many Black Stars fans completely by surprise.
Ghana have suffered a major setback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was ruled out of the remainder of the competition due to a groin injury. The shot-stopper picked up the injury during Ghana’s ongoing campaign and medical assessments have confirmed he will not be fit to return for the
Benjamin Asare made history as Ghana's first domestic player to start a World Cup match, keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw against England in Group L.
Ghana, who play England on Tuesday in Boston, lost goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi to a groin issue in their World Cup opener against Panama
Ghana squeezed through to the African Cup of Nations semifinals with a 2-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday following goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi's dreadful mistake in extra time. Mathlouthi dropped a seemingly harmless cross to allow Andre Ayew to poke home ...
England were frustrated by a dogged Ghana as their World Cup Group L game finished goalless in Foxborough. Thomas Tuchel's men claimed a swashbuckling 4-2 win in their opening match against Croatia last week but Ghana, set out in a deep defensive block by ...
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Lawrence Ati-Zigi ruled out of 2026 World Cup due to groin injury as Asare to start against England
Ghana's Lawrence Ati-Zigi ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a groin injury, paving the way for Benjamin Asare to make history as the first home-based goalkeeper
England and Ghana are both aiming to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday (June 23) when the two teams glowing from opening wins collide.
