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Ghana to play Wales in a final pre-World Cup friendly game in June
The Black Stars will take on Wales national football team in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed. Ghana is currently fine-tuning preparations for the global tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer...
Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot – Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said Phil Foden does not have a guaranteed place in his World Cup squad. The 25-year-old Manchester City midfielder was the only player to start both games in England’s final camp before Tuchel selects his 24-man squad. But he failed to fill the void left by striker Harry Kane’s absenc...
‘I believe our fasting and prayers will work tonight’ – Prophet Uche’s words before Black Stars’ victory
Prophet Eric Boahen-Uche, the leader of Reign House Chapel, declared three days of fasting and prayers for Ghana ahead of the Black Stars’ opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with “incredible” goal
The FA Cup often tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo’s sensational winning goal in this season’s final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world’s oldest cup competition. Eight years ago he was on loan at non-league Bath City, but Semenyo carved his name in Wembley folklore o...
World Cup reality check: Mexico outclass Ghana with 2-0 win in Puebla friendly
Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a significant dent Saturday dawn when the Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by a clinical Mexican side at a packed Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Ghana secures hosting rights for 2027 U-20 boys AFCON – Kurt Okraku announces
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has confirmed that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Music, sports, and culture take over Day 2 of Gomoa Easter Carnival
The maiden Gomoa Easter Festival continues to dazzle at the Gomoa Ekwamkrom Community Park, now in its second day of celebrations.
Belgium and Egypt play out entertaining draw in World Cup
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the [...
We saw signs of improvement – Former GFA president backs Carlos Queiroz for Black Stars job
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Samuel Nana Brew-Butler has backed Carlos Queiroz to remain head coach of the Black Stars, citing the Portuguese trainer’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments come amid reports that the Ghana Football Association is considering extending the 73-year-old...
World Cup: Reliance on unproven charges unfair – Foreign Ministry challenges Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey entry
Government has formally protested Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder and World Cup squad member, Thomas Partey, describing the move as unfair and inconsistent with the principle of presumption of innocence.
Hohoe United detail reasons for withdrawing from Ghana Premier League
In a three page statement, the club chronicled a series of events that led to their conclusion and subsequent decision.