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FIFA to release $2.5m to support Black Stars’ World Cup preparations – Kofi Adams
Ghana is set to receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the country's qualification for the global tournament, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed.
Arthur Legacy, CAA Base partner to educate players on transfers, branding
The Arthur Legacy Invitational Tournament has hosted a seminar on player transfers, talent development and branding in collaboration with CAA Base at the Mensvic Hotel in Accra.
Ghana football must be rebuilt from grassroots – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged football authorities to prioritise grassroots development if Ghana is to regain its status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses. His comments come in the wake of the Black Stars’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a narrow 1-0...
World Cup 2026: Solomon Agbesi included on Black Stars squad as 27th player
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi will join Ghana’s World Cup squad as an emergency goalkeeping option. Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that Agbasi, who has been training with the team since 25th May, will be part of Ghana’s team after announcing the official squad on Monday night. ‘‘The goalkeep...
The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
It seems everyone wants a photograph with Enrique Macaya Marquez.
Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display – Rooney
Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham’s performance against Mexico was reminiscent of heroic Champions League displays from Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane. England midfielder Bellingham, 23, scored twice in 98 seconds as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Mexico 3-2 despite finishing with 10 men in an epic World Cup clash at the...
Tearful Ronaldo bows out saying Euros win ‘holds the same weight as the World Cup’
Cristiano Ronaldo will bow out of international football ”with a clear conscience,” saying he led Portugal to three titles, including a European Championship that ”holds the same weight as the World Cup”. Ronaldo featured in his sixth World Cup in North America this summer, and his three goals meant he became the first...
Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva’s successor
Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract. The former interim Real Madrid boss, 43, succeeds Marco Silva after he agreed to join Benfica. “It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London,” he said. “I feel a great sense […]
Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
Novak Djokovic produced an astonishing performance to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lasting over five hours to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner. Bidding for a record 25th Grand Slam title, having been tied with Margaret Court since the 2023 US Open,...
Otto Addo to earn $500,000 as compensation after Black Stars exit
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to pay Otto Addo after parting ways with the former Black Stars head coach. Addo, who returned to lead the national team in March 2024 on a three-year contract with a two-year extension option, replaced Chris Hughton following Ghana’s group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup o...
Antoine Semenyo rallies Ghana ahead of Panama clash: “A strong start is crucial”
Antoine Semenyo has warned Ghana cannot afford to become one of the World Cup’s early casualties as the Black Stars prepare to launch their campaign against Panama. The Manchester City forward believes a strong start is crucial if Ghana are to improve on their disappointing group-stage exit in 2022 and fulfil their amb...
Africa’s next target is winning the World Cup, not participation — Kojo Addae Mensah
Africa must shift its ambitions from participation to winning the FIFA World Cup, sports analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has said, insisting the continent has progressed enough to compete for the title. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (11 June), he said the increase in African slots to 10 teams should not b...