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2026 WAFCON: We want to begin our campaign with a win – Kim Lars Björkegren
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says Ghana are determined to begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with victory. Ghana will open their tournament campaign against debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. Speaking ahead of the encounte...
‘We should go in for the best’ – Ernest Thompson on next Black Stars coach
Football administrator Ernest Thompson has called on the Ghana Football Association to appoint a strong foreign coach for the Ghana national football team after the dismissal of Otto Addo ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Glasgow 2026: Ghana eyes sprint medal as Hayford Addai targets podium finish in T47 100m final
Ghana’s hopes of adding another medal to its tally at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will rest on the speed and determination of Hayford Addai when he lines up in the Men’s 100m T47 Final. The race is expected to produce one of the fastest T47 finals in Commonwealth Games history, with the world’s leading […]
Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
2026 World Cup: ‘Don’t write off Ghana’ – Kwesi Nyantakyi on Black Stars chances
The men’s senior national team, who are on a run of five consecutive defeats, are paired with England, Croatia and Panama in Group L.
Kick-off date for AFCON 2027 announced
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from 19 June to 18 July in a historic co-hosting arrangement between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Branded under the “Pamoja East Africa 2027” initiative, the tournament will be held across multiple cities in the three nations, marking a major milestone for football...
My focus is on Gor Mahia – Akonnor rules out Black Stars return
Former Ghana head coach Charles Akonnor has ruled out a return to the Black Stars following the dismissal of Otto Addo. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is currently searching for a new head coach after Addo was relieved of his duties following consecutive friendly defeats to Austria and Germany in March. Although...
Glasgow 2026: Hayford Addai breaks 11-second barrier despite missing podium
Ghana’s rising para-athletics sensation Hayford Addai delivered an outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing a lifetime best of 10.99 seconds to finish fifth in the fiercely contested Men’s 100m T47 final. The 17-year-old sprinter entered the championship with a personal and season’s bes...
Black Stars playing against England is a motivation, I’m certain they’ll do well – C.K. Akonnor
Former Black Stars coach C.K. Akonnor believes Ghana must significantly improve in all aspects of its game ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England on June 23, but remains confident the team can rise to the occasion. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Akonnor said England’s organised pressing style woul...
Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
Three of the traditional “big six” have new managers, the defending champions have a key injury and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records. After years of Manchester City dominance followed by Liverpool and Arsenal winning titles by at least seven points, the Premier League is due a wide open, unpredicta.....
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – three countries led by military governments – have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement comes after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) opened applications for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of flagship tournament Afcon. The Malian Footb...
Paredes should not be suspended – Spain’s Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina’s Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. Argentina players Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada plus assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved in the fracas on the pitch as Spain celebrated...