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Sights and scenes from Ghana’s World Cup draw against England in the USA
Ghana's Black Stars delivered a disciplined defensive performance to hold England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 23.
Nations FC book Confederation Cup spot after FA Cup win over Dreams FC
Nations FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 FA Cup after defeating Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday. Joseph Effah gave Nations FC the lead in the 31st minute with a calm finish, but Dreams FC responded just before halftime through Abdul Razak […]
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.
Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m
Arsenal have signed “extremely versatile” Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m. The 24-year-old has joined on what the Premier League champions describe as a long-term contract. Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge. He joins Arsenal after the departure of...
2026 WC: Bellingham and Kane lead 10-man England to epic win over Mexico
England delivered an extraordinary World Cup victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway, surviving the rarefied air and fervent home support of the Estadio Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2 despite Jarell Quansah’s red card. Jude Bellingham was England’s hero, scoring two goals 99 seconds apart to fire his side into a...
2026 WC: Partey, Asare and Inaki start as Carlos Queiroz names starting squad for England game
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his starting lineup for Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. The Portuguese tactician has made four changes to the side that edged Panama 1-0 in their opening match of the tournament, with Thomas Partey, Inak...
SanlamAllianz in Ghana sponsors four Ghanaian athletes for 2026 Cape Town Marathon
SanlamAllianz in Ghana has sponsored four elite Ghanaian athletes to compete in the 2026 Cape Town Marathon in South Africa on May 23 and 24. The athletes are Koogo Atia, Seidu Salifu, Richard Kweitu and Kwabena Frempong. SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance held a farewell ceremony in Accra...
Netherlands’ Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.
U-20 WWCQ: Black Princesses to open camp today ahead of Uganda clash
The Black Princesses will open camp today with a 32-player squad as preparations intensify for their decisive final-round qualifier against Uganda. The two-legged tie will begin in Accra, where Ghana hosts Uganda at the Accra Sports Stadium over the weekend of May 1–3, 2026, before the team travels for the return fixtu...
Government to send police, bloggers to 2026 World Cup – Sports Minister
The government has engaged the Inspector General of Police, Christ Tetteh Yahuno, to release select officers for a learning mission at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, focusing on stadium crowd management and control. Speaking on Burning Issues with Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom on Adom FM, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, K...
Black Stars’ struggles linked to lack of spiritual backing – Prince Tagoe
Former Black Stars striker Prince Tagoe has expressed concerns over what he sees as a lack of spiritual backing among Ghana’s senior national team, linking it to the team’s recent struggles. In recent years, the Black Stars have faced a series of setbacks. Following consecutive group-stage eliminations at the Africa Cu...
2026 WC: Credit to them – England boss Thomas Tuchel after Ghana’s stalemate with England
England manager Thomas Tuchel has lauded Ghana’s organisation and resilience after the Black Stars held the Three Lions to a goalless draw in their Group L encounter on Tuesday night. Tuchel admitted his side found it difficult to penetrate a well-drilled Ghanaian defence, describing the opposition’s structure and inte...