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Winning AFCON trophy for Ghana is my biggest dream – Kwasi Sibo
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has revealed that his biggest ambition with the Black Stars is to help the country end its long wait for silverware, saying winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy would be the proudest moment of his career. The 28-year-old, who impressed during his maiden FIFA World Cup appearance...
Medeama SC to host CAF Champions League preliminary matches at TnA Stadium after clearance
Medeama SC have received a major boost ahead of their return to continental football after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved the Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium to host the club’s preliminary round matches in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. The Ghana Premier League champions confirmed on Thursday, J...
Ghana Armwrestling Federation secures Next Level Energy Drink partnership for 15th African Championship
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has announced a new sponsorship deal with Next Level Energy Drink ahead of the 15th African Armwrestling Championship, set to take place at Borteyman on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Ghana challenges Canada’s refusal of visa to Black Stars midfielder Partey
The government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest with Canada over the refusal of a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, describing the decision as “extremely unfair” and based on unproven allegations. In a statement issued Saturday, the foreign ministry said Canadian authorities denied Partey a temporary re...
Hayford Addai departs Ghana for World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Morocco
Para-athlete Hayford Addai has left Ghana to compete in his second international tournament, the 2026 Rabat World Para Athletics Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from April 22 to April 25, 2026 in Rabat Morocco.
Gov’t to revive annual school sports as part of football development strategy — Kofi Adams
The government has announced plans to make school sports competitions an annual event as part of efforts to develop football and create a sustainable pipeline of talent for Ghana’s national teams.
Black Stars can still improve despite setbacks ahead of World Cup – Hans Sarpei
Former Black Stars defender Hans Adu Sarpei believes Ghana still has time to sharpen its game ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a disappointing run of recent results. The senior national team, as part of their preparations, suffered back-to-back defeats in international friendlies against Austria and Germany. G...
Mohammed Kudus at the heart of both Tottenham’s and Ghana’s parallel crises
There’s a cruel symmetry to two unravelling crises thousands of kilometres apart, where Accra and London are bound by instability, underachievement and despair. In Ghana, the Black Stars are trying to drag themselves out of one of the bleakest spells in recent memory, while in England, Tottenham Hotspur are staring int...
Playback: Newsfile discussed galamsey taxes, sole-sourcing probes, Black Stars coach sacking and presidential dialogue
This Saturday's edition of JoyNews' Newsfile will be discussing the controversial "Big Push" initiative. The panel is expected to dissect the origins and motivations behind a newly launched probe into the sole-sourced contracts tied to the project.
Carlos Queiroz is not the right coach for Black Stars – Prince Tagoe
Former Ghana international Prince Tagoe has expressed his disagreement with plans to keep Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting that the Portuguese trainer’s tactical approach does not suit Ghana’s football philosophy. Tagoe, who represented Ghana at the 2010 World Cup, believes extending Queiroz’s...
Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca
Manchester City and Chelsea remain locked in negotiations about Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola. Guardiola announced on 22 May he would step down as City boss after a trophy laden decade in charge, and Maresca was quickly identified as the leading contender to be his replacement. Talks are at an advanced stage, wi...
Music, sports, and culture take over Day 2 of Gomoa Easter Festival
The maiden Gomoa Easter Festival continues to dazzle at the Gomoa Ekwamkrom Community Park, now in its second day of celebrations.