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Joy Prime TV to broadcast World Cup 2026 matches
The Multimedia Group Ltd (MGL) will broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 live on radio and television effective Thursday, June 11, 2026, after joining Ghana’s official broadcast consortium for the tournament.
GFA to review Carlos Queiroz’s future after 2026 World Cup
The Ghana Football Association says it will evaluate the future of newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Communications Director Henry Asante Twum disclosed that the Portuguese tactician has been given a short-term mandate to lead Ghana through the global tournament, with...
2026 WC: I can guarantee that we will make Africa and Ghana proud – Jordan Ayew ahead of Ghana v Colombia tie
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has promised that Ghana will give everything to make both the nation and the African continent proud when they face Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana take on the South Americans on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last […]
Vincent Assafuah urges balanced expectations over Carlos Queiroz appointment as Black Stars coach
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called for a balanced assessment of the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, describing it as one that combines both confidence and caution.
I did not sack Otto Addo – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that he was responsible for the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. Addo, who returned to the role in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following Ghana’s consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international br...
GFA President defends retention of Otto Addo despite AFCON setback
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has defended the decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, despite the team failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana’s absence from the continental tournament in Morocco marked the first time in over two deca...
Ex-Black Stars official rejects Kwesi Appiah as Otto Addo replacement
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Ernest Thompson has expressed strong opposition to the possible reappointment of Kwesi Appiah as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo after back-to-back friendly d...
‘Look at your pocket’ – Fred Pappoe advises GFA on next Black Stars coach appointment
Following the dismissal of Otto Addo as the team's head coach in the early hours of Tuesday, the GFA is now on the hunt for a new gaffer.
Black Stars: Otto Addo, players yet to receive World Cup qualification bonuses – Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the additional winning bonuses owed to Ghana’s players, technical team members, and management officials following qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are yet to be paid. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the Minister explained that an agreement...
2026 WC: Ghana govt moves to secure tickets for diaspora fans ahead of tournament
The Government of Ghana has launched an initiative aimed at ensuring Ghanaian supporters living abroad are able to attend Black Stars matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana High Commission in Canada announced that it has been instructed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to compile details of Ghanaians res...
Hans Adu Sarpei questions GFA’s decision to sack Otto Addo
Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has expressed strong disagreement with the Ghana Football Association’s decision to dismiss Otto Addo, insisting the coach should have been retained to lead the Black Stars into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana FA parted ways with Addo following back-to-back friendly defeats...
GFA rules out ‘final’ friendly for Black Stars ahead of World Cup
The country’s football governing body had planned to offer coach Carlos Queiroz one more match to assess the squad after the stalemate against Wales in Cardiff on June 2.