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Ghana at WAFCON 2026: Full schedule, dates, venues and kick-off times for the Black Queens
Ghana’s Black Queens will begin their 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco on Wednesday, July 29, when they face Cape Verde at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The 15th edition of WAFCON, hosted by Morocco for the second consecutive tournament, runs from July 26 to Augus...
Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona have agreed a deal worth more than £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon. BBC Sport previously reported the clubs were in advanced talks as they looked to agree a fee. These had been described as positive and a deal has now been struck worth in excess of 80m euros (£69.3m). Gordon will...
Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday. The move comes days after both figures agreed to take on the roles as part of a major overhaul of the national team management. Maldini was appointed technical director...
2026 WC: I hope Ghana beats England – Michael Essien
Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their Group L showdown with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while admitting the encounter will be a stern test. Ghana are set to face the Three Lions on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in what is expected to be […]
Gideon Mensah: Black Stars aim to show World Cup readiness against Wales
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the national team is determined to demonstrate their preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Wales in an international friendly on June 2 in Cardiff. The team, currently in camp in Wales as part of its final phase of preparations, will also face Jamaica in another […...
Lopes Cabral stunner for Cape Verde voted best World Cup goal
Sidny Lopes Cabral’s stunner for Cabo Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament for the FIFA World Cup 2026. “I hope I get some pictures standing next to Messi,” said Sidny Lopes Cabral before sharing a stage with football’s VIP of VIPs. The photographers pocketed him...
2026 WC: We must aim to play in the final – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah says the playing body is not heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup merely to participate, but to compete at the highest level, with ambitions stretching as far as the final. The left-back, who plays for AJ Auxerre, believes progress must be measured step by step, starting with a strong [...
Trial looks to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football is set to implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal. The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed on the measure, pending permission from the International Football A...
West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sex
Multiple women have accused billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers. The allegations from seven women have been uncovered in a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times and span decades, starting in the...
2026 WC: Roger de Sa hails Ghana appointment as ‘privilege’
Newly appointed Black Stars assistant coach Roger de Sa has described his inclusion in Ghana’s technical team as a privilege, as the West African nation steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced South African tactician, who joined the setup in April, will serve as deputy to head coach Carlos Qu...
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
GCB Bank donates GH¢5 million to Black Stars ahead of World Cup
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, in a symbolic gesture highlighting the unifying power of sport across the country.