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DR Congo World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan The team’s transformation under Sébastien Desabre can perhaps be summed up by one sentence the coach said to me in an interview: “Discipline must begin on the pitch.” The Frenchman has imposed structure on a national team long associated with chaos and inconsistency. More than a traditional coach, Desabre oper...
Hearts pip Young Apostles 1-0 to end 5-game winless run
Accra Hearts of Oak have ended their five-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Young Apostles. Frank Abora Duku’s first-half strike secured the result in what was a plucky performance. Hearts started the game in a business-like manner, desperate to end their winless streak, but it was the visitors who first threate...
Current Black Stars lack confidence and experience – Hans Adu Sarpei
Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has expressed concerns over the Black Stars’ current squad, describing it as lacking confidence and experience. Although Ghana has secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the team’s recent performances have been inconsistent, culminating in the dismissal of coach Ot...
Benjamin Asare: From late bloomer to Black Stars’ rising wall
Born in 1992, the 33-year-old shot-stopper is widely seen as a late bloomer, having risen to prominence later in his career. He has now emerged as one of the breakout names attracting attention on the international stage.
I think Black Stars will do well at 2026 World Cup – Fred Pappoe
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to deliver a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite recent setbacks. Ghana endured a difficult March international window, suffering consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany—...
Felix Afena-Gyan’s home burgled during Black Stars duty in Europe
Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan has reportedly suffered a burglary at his home in Italy while away on international duty with the Black Stars. The forward’s residence was broken into, and several personal belongings were stolen during his absence for Ghana’s international friendly against Mexico over the weekend....
Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni
Federico Valverde was taken to hospital with a head injury after an alleged dressing room incident with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, just three days before they face a crunch title match against rivals Barcelona. Real later said in a statement they had opened disciplinary proceedings against the pair “fol...
DR Congo lose to Chile as Ebola concerns force venue switch
The Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up a disrupted World Cup warm-up campaign with a 2-1 defeat by Chile in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Orleans on Tuesday.
Colombia World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Today’s selección Colombia still have a core of players that are fondly remembered from the Brazil and Russia World Cups in 2014 and 2018. A few of them are taking part in their third tournament, led by James Rodríguez, still a key figure in a side whose 4-2-3-1 formation is built around his […]
Chelsea appoint former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as new manager
Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July. The 44-year-old Spaniard was available after leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent in January, less than eight months into a three-year contract. He previously spent three years in charge of Bayer...
Didi Dramani backs Black Stars for “promising” 2026 World Cup campaign under Queiroz
Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has expressed optimism about Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the atmosphere within the Black Stars camp as positive and encouraging. The senior national team are currently based in the United States as they intensify preparations for the tourname...
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan’s career, but the Somali will miss out on the opportunity to take charge of matches on the game’s biggest stage after being denied entry to the United States. The 34-year-old, who was set to become the first man from […]