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Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available – Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.

African Athletics Championships: Ghana claims bronze in men’s 4×100 relay
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team claimed bronze at the African Athletics Championships after clocking 38.74 seconds in an electrifying final at the University of Ghana Stadium. The Ghanaian quartet made up of Edwin Gadayi, Joseph-Paul Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu delivered a spirited performance in fr...

Ghana’s failure to qualify for 2025 AFCON disappointing – Michael Essien
Former Ghana international Michael Essien has described the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a major disappointment, urging the team to move forward ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana endured a challenging qualifying campaign, registering three defeats and three draws in six ma...

World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday’s World Cup final. Capdevila, 48, was part of the Spain team that defeated the Netherlands to win the 2010 World Cup final. The […]

Michael Essien urges Black Stars to stay focused ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has called on the Black Stars to approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with focus and caution, urging the team to take each match as it comes. The four-time African champions will be making their fifth appearance at the tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside Pan...

Beyond the goals! Resetting financial accountability and public trust in Ghana’s World Cup journey
Every goal scored by the Black Stars sends waves of excitement across the country, while every victory becomes a shared national celebration.

‘When God says it’s your time…’ – Benjamin Asare sparks reactions with latest post
Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has set social media buzzing after sharing a motivational message that reflects his remarkable rise in Ghana football. The 33-year-old shot-stopper took to his Instagram appreciating God’s timing, noting that doors that were hitherto closed on him are eventually opening up, and dou...

It’s disappointing we are not winning our home games – Kotoko interim coach
Interim Asante Kotoko coach Prince Yaw Owusu has expressed his frustration over the team’s struggles to secure wins at home, a situation he says is letting down their supporters. The Porcupine Warriors were held to a goalless draw by a 10-man Vision FC in last weekend’s Matchday 24 fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium, lea...

FA Cup: Nations FC stun Berekum Chelsea on penalties to book semi-finals spot
Nations FC have secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2025/26 FA Cup after edging out fellow Premier League side Berekum Chelsea in a tense penalty shootout. The quarter-final encounter took place at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday, with both teams battling fiercely for a spot in the last four. Despite creati...

Pele’s 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. It is the second most valuable football jersey sold behind the Argentina shirt Diego Maradona wore when he scored the ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup – which […]

10 key things Carlos Queiroz’s said at his unveiling
Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz was officially unveiled as the new Black Stars coach in Accra on Thursday, April 23, at the Alisa Hotel. The 73-year-old has been handed a four-month contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Queiroz replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked in March after Black Sta...

Thomas Partey’s visa saga a major distraction ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener – Berekum West MP
Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere Duah, has expressed deep disappointment over the growing attention surrounding Thomas Partey’s visa troubles, describing the situation as an unfortunate distraction at a critical moment for Ghana’s national team ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign. The Black Stars...