Ghana’s next World Cup fixture is scheduled for Tuesday June 23, at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (USA). The team had quite a hard time breaking Panama however securing a 1-0 win in stoppage time thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi.

Despite the win, the Tuesday match remains one of Ghana’s biggest challenge yet as acknowledged byBlack Stars and Man City forward Antoine Semenyo.

Speaking to Ghana FA Media, Semenyo indicated that “We know it’s going to be a tough game. I feel like we’re not going to get ahead of ourselves. We know we want to win that game, but we know it’s not going to be easy either”.

Consequently, he said the squad will “Make sure we recover well now and make sure we train well leading up to the England game.”

The 26-year-old also expressed excitement about coming up against familiar faces from the English game, describing the fixture as an opportunity for Ghana to make a statement on the world stage.

“It’s going to be different for sure. I’m looking forward to the challenge. I think everyone in the Ghana team is looking forward to it. We want to prove a point. I’m just going to leave that message out there,” he added.

A positive result against England would significantly strengthen Ghana’s chances of progressing from the group stage before they conclude their campaign against Croatia on June 27.

The Black Stars are chasing a place in the knockout rounds for the first time since their historic run to the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup and will be eager to build on the momentum generated by their opening victory over Panama.

See full squad list for Black Stars:

Goalkeepers

Benjamin AsareLawrence Ati-ZigiJoseph Anang

Defenders

Baba Abdul RahmanGideon MensahMarvin SenayaAlidu SeiduAbdul MuminJerome OpokuJonas AdjeteyKojo Oppong Nkrumah PreprahDerrick Luckassen

Midfielders

Thomas ParteyElisha OwusuKwasi SiboAugustine BoakyeCaleb YirenkyiAbdul Fatawu IssahakuKamaldeen Sulemana

Forwards

Jordan AyewAntoine SemenyoInaki WilliamsErnest NuamahChristopher Bonsu BaahBrandon Thomas-AsantePrince Kwabena Adu

Meanwhile, given the country’s current economic situation, government is unwilling to sponsor supporters abroad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, President Mahama said.

Citing the nature of this year’s World Cup which is set to be hosted across three different nations, America, Mexico and Canada, President Mahama said it has increased the financial and logistical burden compared to the previous tournaments that was held in a single place.

This he said makes fans sponsorship unsustainable with a staggering cost estimate of nearly $11,000 per supporter, a figure he described as well beyond what the state can responsibly absorb under current economic conditions.

Consequently speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting in London on Sunday, May 31, President Mahama noted that,

"We cannot, you know, spend our money in that manner. The cost approximates for each person to be fed, accommodated, transported, and all that to watch the games, tickets, and all that is estimated at almost $11,000,".