Black Stars drew goalless against The Three lions of England
The Black Stars survived a scare from the Three Lions of England, recording a 0-0 scoreline to earn a point in their second group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Defensive solidity and endurance played a huge role in limiting England’s chances and holding off their attacking threats.
Some Black Stars players delivered outstanding performances to keep the team organized, while others maintained the momentum throughout the game.
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This article highlights the Black Stars’ player performance ratings:
Benjamin Asare (7/10): The goalkeeper made decent saves to keep Ghana in the game, even though he did not face many shots.
Jerome Opoku (8/10): The center-back lived up to expectations, delivering a flawless performance with clearances and decisive tackles to fend off attacks.
Jonas Adjetey (8/10): Another center-back who kept his composure, making crucial tackles and defensive interventions.
Marvin Senaya (8/10): The right-back had a brilliant game, keeping Anthony Gordon quiet while also contributing to the attack.
Gideon Mensah (7/10): The left-back fared well against Noni Madueke, preventing him from creating chances.
Thomas Partey (8/10): The former Arsenal midfielder showed his experience, keeping the midfield compact and contributing significantly to the defense.
Caleb Yirenkyi (7/10): The midfielder, who stole the spotlight in the first game, put in a decent performance with runs and tackles that disrupted England’s play.
Kwasi Sibo (7/10): The Real Oviedo midfielder was influential, making timely tackles and controlling the ball under pressure.
Antoine Semenyo (6/10): Though not as impactful as expected, he was effective in counter-attacks and threatened England’s defense.
Iñaki Williams (4/10): The attacker was barely involved, spending most of the game defending and contributing little to the attack.
Jordan Ayew (5/10): The captain had limited impact, though he held onto the ball at times to buy Ghana more time.
Substitutes:
Fatawu Issahaku(5/10): The winger impressed on the flanks with his take-ons and passes into the final third.
Kwabena Adu (5/10): The striker pressured England’s defense, clashing with Konsa, and arguably should have been awarded a penalty.
Kojo Oppong Peprah: Played a few minutes but was solid in defense.
Baba Rahman: Came on in the final minute and did his best.
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