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Playback: GFA unveils new Black Stars Coach
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association are, on Thursday, 23 April, unveiling the new head coach of the country’s national football team, the Black Stars.
World Cup: Snakes on a train (ing pitch)
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is just one player to be concerned about the presence of venomous snakes at the World Cup.
KickedIn uses technology to connect African football talent with global opportunities
A new digital football scouting platform, KickedIn, is seeking to change how talented footballers are discovered and connected with clubs, academies, scouts and agents.
African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity
The inclusive nature of the Commonwealth Games’ integrated schedule is helping to change African attitudes towards disability, according to some of the continent’s leading para-athletes. Unlike the Paralympics there is no separate event for para-sports at the Games, meaning medals won by disabled and non-disabled compe...
We are happy to have Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has expressed strong admiration for newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, describing his arrival as a major boost for Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced Portuguese tactician has signed a four-month contract to lead Ghana into the global tou...
Queiroz welcomed as Ghana coach as Sports Ministry presents ‘fugu’ gift
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has welcomed Ghana’s newly appointed coach Carlos Queiroz and presented the Portuguese a ‘fugu’ wear as a gift ahead of his official unveiling to the public.
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Even if GFA is paying, is it public funds? — ExCo member questions critics over Carlos Queiroz’s hotel stay [Listen]
A member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Sarfo Oduro, has defended the Association’s handling of accommodation and financial arrangements for national teams and coaches, insisting that such matters are often misunderstood by the public. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he explain...
We will work to achieve our goals, says Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler ahead of 2026/27 GPL season
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says only the players themselves can stop the club from achieving its ambitions in the 2026/27 season, as he targets a return to glory for the Porcupine Warriors. The South African coach, appointed ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League campaign, believes proper planning, profe...
Africa must build strong systems to achieve sporting success — Herbert Mensah
President of Rugby Africa and Chairman of World Rugby’s Regions, Herbert Mensah, has called on African nations to strengthen governance, infrastructure, and youth development systems if the continent is to achieve sustainable growth in sports and broader development. In a statement issued to mark Africa Day under the t...
Egypt fume at ‘injustice’ and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
With 12 minutes of normal time remaining, Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest-ever World Cup result.
The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde’s historic debut
As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. Tears streamed down the 40-year-old’s face as the magnitude of what he had just achieved was starting to sink in, after his side’s 0-0 draw with World Cup favourites Spain. The stands erupted and thousands of Cap...
I am a winning coach, says newly unveiled Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear that results—not aesthetics—will define his tenure, insisting his sole focus is on winning matches. The 73-year-old, who has previously managed national teams including Egypt, Iran and Portugal, has been handed a short-term deal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cu...