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Austria World Cup 2026 team guide
The Plan When Austria were briefly put under pressure during qualifying by a 1-0 defeat away to Romania last year, the home side’s late coach Mircea Lucescu offered a pointed assessment: “Austria have been playing with the same team for years. That can be an advantage, but also a disadvantage, because opponents now kno...
Pitso Mosimane explains hesitation over short-term Black Stars proposal
Three-time CAF Champions League winner Pitso Mosimane has confirmed talks with the Ghana Football Association for the role as Black Stars coach but was reluctant about the short-term deal.
Sports Minister pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse, seeks support for upcoming events
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Iddie Adams, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his palace in Accra as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional leadership in sports development. The visit was aimed at seeking the blessings and support...
Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for 2026 WAFCON
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced Ghana’s 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to battle for continental honours in Morocco. The Swedish tactician has opted for a combination of experienced campaigners and promising young talents as Ghana prepare...
Barcelona move a dream for Gordon ‘since he was three’
Anthony Gordon says he believed he would play for Barcelona since he was “three years of age” after joining from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than 80m euros (£69.3m). The England forward, 25, has signed a contract with the La Liga champions until 2031 after a fee was agreed between the two clubs following adva...
Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. Rosenior arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal, but has won just 11 of his 23 games across all competitions. After Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at...
GFA explains delay in Ghana’s World Cup squad announcement
Head of Public Relations and Strategy for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has called for patience on the release of Black Stars’ squad for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks come amid growing concerns within the football community and among supporters with 21 days to the Mundial across the U...
Glasgow 2026: Akai Nettey loses men’s Light Middleweight quarter-final to Marvin Clair
Ghana’s Precious Akai Nettey has been eliminated from the men’s Light Middleweight-70kg event after a unanimous decision loss to Marvin Clair of Mauritius. Wednesday’s defeat effectively ends Nettey’s search for a medal at the Commonwealth Games, but Marvin Claire is guaranteed to finish with at least bronze. All five...
Asante Kotoko deny ‘AWOL’ claims as coach Owusu ‘duly sought permission’
Asante Kotoko have dismissed claims that interim coach Prince Owusu went AWOL, insisting he had permission to be absent amid growing pressure following the club’s poor run of form.
The case for Prince-Osei Owusu: Why the CF Montréal captain deserves a place in Ghana’s World Cup squad
That is where Prince-Osei Owusu enters the conversation. The 29-year-old striker may not dominate headlines in Ghana, but his performances for CF Montréal have quietly built a compelling argument, one rooted in form, leadership and a tactical profile the Black Stars may desperately need.
Strong favourites or tougher task – will Arsenal defend their title?
Arsenal ended their long wait to win the Premier League again by securing the title last season.
Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after 10 years, and that “exceptions” could be made for his salary. On Thursday, FIGC...