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‘Ampe’ at the Olympic Games? – KNUST makes history
The department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science (PSS) in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has made history by developing the rulebook for ‘Ampe’ to become a recognized sport globally.
2026 WC: Mohammed Kudus’ absence will affect Black Stars – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has acknowledged that Mohammed Kudus’ absence is a significant setback for the Black Stars, while insisting that injuries remain an unavoidable part of professional football. The 25-year-old midfielder suffered a hamstring injury that initially placed him on course for...
Djiku and Oppong Peprah to join Black Stars camp in Vienna
Ghana national football team are set to be boosted by the arrival of defender Alexander Djiku and Kojo Oppong Peprah, who are expected to join the squad’s training camp in Vienna today. Ghana’s senior national team officially opened camp on Sunday ahead of March international friendlies against Austria and Germany. On...
Idrissa Gueye ready to ‘hand back’ AFCON 2025 medals
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip his team of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, describing the ruling as “just ridiculous.” The Senegal national football team had initially secured the trophy with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Mor...
Way to challenge Infantino is during FIFA election, African football leader says
The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino’s position – cautioning against moves to force out the embattled president early. Patrice Motsepe is the first FIFA vice president to give an interview since the controversy erupted over Mr Infantino trying to se...
Asamoah Gyan names favourite to win 2026 World Cup
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has predicted a blockbuster final between Argentina and Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tipping the Europeans to lift the trophy. In an interview with One Football, Gyan expressed confidence in Germany’s pedigree on football’s biggest stage, backing the four-time champions to...
Tears at the end, Greatness Forever: Messi’s “final” World Cup
From a teenager in Germany to a thirty-nine-year-old in New Jersey, Lionel Messi's World Cup story closed on a final defeat that could not undo everything that came before it. Lionel Messi cried on a football pitch in New Jersey on Sunday night, and this time there was no bisht robe, no golden trophy, no fairy-tale end...
Uruguay fight back to claim draw as Araujo breaks Saudi Arabia resistance
Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi Arabia stunned the world when they beat eventual winners Argentina in their first match at the last 2022 tournament in Qatar. But they could not hold off a second-half onslaught from Uruguay – who e...
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years – are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup has become the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game.
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CAF names Samson Adamu as interim General Secretary after Mosengo-Omba exit
Samson Adamu of Nigeria has been appointed interim General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the resignation of Véron Mosengo-Omba.
GFA sets no limits on World Cup ambition: “If we reach final, why not?” – Mortagbe
Ghana’s football authorities are refusing to set limits on the Black Stars’ World Cup ambitions, insisting the team should aim to go “as far as possible” while focusing on making the nation proud. Neil Armstrong Mortagbe of the Ghana Football Association said expectations should not be capped at specific milestones suc...