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Black Stars draw boosts confidence but deeper issues remain — Hans Mensah
Ghana’s draw against Wales has provided a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the World Cup, but underlying structural issues remain unresolved, US-based analyst Hans Mensah has said. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (3 June), Mensah said the performance marked a clear improvement compared to recent...
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week has been cancelled after authorities raised health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation. Juan Franco, mayor of the city of La Linea de la Concepcion, has signed a decree which prevents the fixture from going ahead o...
Ghana unlikely to progress far at World Cup despite improvements — Hans Mensah
Ghana’s chances of making a deep run at the upcoming World Cup remain slim despite recent improvements, football analyst Hans Mensah has warned. Mensah described the current squad as one of the weakest Ghana has taken to a major tournament in two decades, urging caution against over-optimism. “It would be unrealistic t...
Competent team led Carlos Queiroz’s appointment – Henry Asante Twum
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, says a highly qualified team oversaw the process that led to the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars. Queiroz, 72, has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, replacing Otto...
Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield. According to a report in The Athletic, Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal. Iraola has favour...
John Mahama receives customized set of golf clubs ahead of 2026 Head of State Invitational Tournament
President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has received a customized golf set from the organizers of the Head of State Golf Invitational tournament as preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the prestigious event.
2026 WC: What to know about Ghana’s group opponent, Croatia
Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at perennial dark horses Croatia. What can I expect from Croatia? Croatia’s plethora of Peter Pan players still have the talent and desire to cause some mischief this summer. Successive World Cup runners-up and third-place finishes mean Cro...
Ghana edge Malawi in thriller to go two wins in two at T20 African world cup qualifiers
Ghana’s national cricket team secured a dramatic two-wicket win over Malawi on Day Two of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup African Sub-Regional Qualifier B at the Achimota Cricket Oval.
QNET donates football equipment to S-Inkoom Football Academy
The donation ceremony was held at the QNET office at Adjiriganor in East Legon, Accra, where items including pitch hoardings, mini nets, sports bibs, tactical boards, football cones, football equipment bags and QNET/Manchester City Football Clinic souvenirs were presented to the academy.
US Embassy reduces visa waiting time ahead of World Cup
The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced a reduction in visa waiting times ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Speaking at a media training in Accra, the Chargé d’Affaires, Rolf Olson, said applicants can now secure interview appointments within one week as preparations intensify for the expected surge in tra...
2026 WC: We are grow as a team – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that his team will continue to develop as the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses, following their opening victory over Panama. Ghana began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win in a tightly contested Group L fixture, where both sides appeared destined for a draw unti...
UCL: Atleti survive Barcelona fightback to reach semis
Atletico Madrid survived a valiant Barcelona fightback to progress to the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate despite losing a thrilling quarter-final second leg 2-1 in Madrid. With Barca trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Lamine Yamal halved the aggregate deficit with just five minutes on the clock when he sli...