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2026 WC: English FA ‘weighing up’ Thomas Partey handshake before England match against Ghana
The FA are reportedly considering their stance over England’s pre-match handshake with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. Ghana will take on the Three Lions in their second group stage match at the World Cup on Tuesday, June 23. The two sides will meet at Boston Stadium, the tournament’s name for Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, M...
Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.
QNET, Manchester City Host Grassroots Football Clinic in Ghana
QNET and Manchester City have expanded their global partnership into Ghana with the successful hosting of the “ManCity-QNET Football Clinic 2026” in Accra.
Caleb Yirenkyi joins Coventry City on a long-term deal from FC Nordsjaelland
Ghana international midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has completed his move to Coventry City ahead of the new Premier League season, subject to international clearance. The 19-year-old midfielder joins the Sky Blues from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland on a long-term contract, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed. Yirenky...
Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.
Black Stars squad: Amoako Jr, Beres Owusu, Opoku in line for Mexico friendly
As Ghana’s senior national team prepares for the FIFA World Cup, head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to hand opportunities to a number of emerging talents during the upcoming international friendly against Mexico.
Ghana’s World Cup squad “weakest in 20 years” — analyst
Ghana’s 2026 World Cup squad is the weakest the country has assembled for a major tournament in two decades, according to sports analyst Hans Mensah Andoh. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (2 June), Andoh said the 26-man squad lacks both quality and cohesion compared to previous Black Stars teams. “I do...
2026 WC: Our real ‘World Cup’ starts now – Carlos Queiroz ahead of Ghana v Colombia clash
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has raised the stakes ahead of Saturday’s Round of 32 clash against Colombia, declaring that the tournament effectively begins at the knockout stage. Ghana face the South American side at the Kansas City Stadium on July 4, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 GMT, as both teams battle...
Königsdörffer receives late call-up as Inaki Williams and Thomas-Asante withdraw
Brandon Thomas-Asante featured for Coventry City in their 3-0 win over Swansea City but was replaced by Josh Eccles in the 62nd minute after picking up a knock.
World Cup ticket prices plummet as all three host nations exit tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has witnessed the total elimination of all three host nations, reshuffling the economic landscape for the remainder of the tournament. The United States, Mexico, and Canada have all exited the competition, leading to a sharp decline in ticket demand. As soccer fans recalibrate their plans, the s...
Why Otto Addo was sacked – GFA president Kurt Okraku
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has explained the decision to relieve Otto Addo of his duties as head coach of the Ghana national football team. Addo, who had been reappointed on a three-year contract, was dismissed on Monday, March 31, following a series of disappointing results in Ghana’...
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as “despicable” and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education. Celeste Amarilla, of Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted her comments on X after her country’s defeat by France in the last 16 of...