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2026 WC: FIFA cannot pretend it has no role to play — Kofi Adams on Thomas Partey’s visa saga
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on FIFA to step in following the refusal of a Canadian visa for deputy Black Stars captain Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana are preparing to open their campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto, but Partey’s...
“I was sad when Otto Addo was sacked” – Grace Ashly
Gospel musician Grace Ashly has expressed disappointment over the dismissal of former Black Stars coach Otto Addo, saying she was saddened by the decision to part ways with him. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, the singer said she had hoped the Ghana Football Association would add someone to Otto Addo...
25/26 GPL: Vision end campaign with win over Aduana
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Black Stars: ‘Don’t compare 2010 squad with this squad’ – Hans Adu Sarpei
Following their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, many Ghanaians have raised expectations for the current team, expecting them to go past the height reached in 2010.
Ernest Nuamah praises unity in Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly and World Cup
Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah has praised the growing unity and commitment within Ghana’s camp as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and next week’s international friendly against Wales. The senior national team began training at Dragon Park on May 25 with a 28-man provisional squad as head coach Otto...
2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s absence against Panama will fuel Black Stars to perform – George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie believes the absence of Thomas Partey for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could serve as a source of motivation for the Black Stars. Partey, who was named in Ghana’s final squad for the tournament, will miss the Group L opener agains...
Somali Referee Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome after US entry ban
Somali international referee Omar Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome after being banned from entering the United States. He was due to officiate at matches during the FIFA World Cup but was turned away at the border in Miami over the weekend, despite having a valid visa. FIFA subsequently cut him from the tour...
USA thrash Paraguay 4-1 in Group D opener
The United States opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun struck twice to inspire the co-hosts to an assured start in Los Angeles.
Otto Addo should have been sacked earlier – Nyaho Tamakloe
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has said Otto Addo should have been dismissed much earlier from his role as Black Stars head coach. Addo, 50, who was reappointed in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following a string of disappointing results in recent pre-World Cup friendl...
Government will take back GHS58 million spent on Black Stars when FIFA pays World Cup appearance fee – Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Ato Forson, says the government will take back the support provided to the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the 2026 Mid Year Budget Review in parliament on Thursday, July 23, Forson revealed the government coughed up GHS 58 million to help the team’s preparations for the global tourna...
Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso’s Chelsea
Morgan Rogers was quick to mention one of his closest friends, Cole Palmer, when he signed for Chelsea from Aston Villa.
Conquering the World – Building on the foundations laid by Otto Addo
If any African team other than France can win the World Cup, it will be Ghana.