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Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United States rejected.
Delta Air Lines marks 20 years in Ghana, poised to offer travel options amid World Cup travel boom
Delta Air Lines says it is preparing to support increased travel demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup, unveiling multiple travel options for Ghanaian fans expected to travel to the United States and across North America for the tournament.
Nagelsmann leaves Germany job with Klopp set for talks
Julian Nagelsmann has left his role as Germany manager after his team’s penalty shoot-out loss to Paraguay in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Jürgen Klopp set for talks over the vacant position. The 38-year-old took over from Hansi Flick in September 2023, but could only reach the quarter-finals of Euro […...
2026 WAFCON: Black Queens demand unpaid bonuses and improved welfare support from government
Ghana’s Black Queens have called on the government and relevant authorities to urgently resolve outstanding financial and welfare issues, including unpaid bonuses and concerns over the level of support provided to the team during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco. In a statement issued by the...
Saminu slams Sports Ministry over ‘poor travel arrangements’ for Ghana Relay Team ahead of World Relays in Botswana
Ghana sprint star Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has publicly criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over what he described as poor travel arrangements for the national men’s 4×100 metres relay team ahead of their competition in Botswana. In a post shared on X, the relay team member expressed frustration over the team’...
World Cup: Sub Amad Diallo strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect start
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as the Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.
I will be at the stadium every time to support you – Her Excellency Adjei-Mensah tells BlackPrincesses
Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Theresa Adjei-Mensah, has welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026. H.E. Adjei-Mensah travelled from Prague to meet the team and encouraged the players to represent Ghana with pride on the world stage. She also...
Sports Fund Administrator rallies national support for Black Stars ahead of Panama clash
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to secure victory against Panama and has called on Ghanaians at home and abroad to unite in support of the national team. Ahead of the crucial fixture, Dr Wuaku urged citizens to rally behind the...
Abdul Rasheed Saminu slams Ghana Sports Ministry over travel arrangements after World Relays success
Ghana’s 100m record holder, Abdul Rasheed Saminu has criticised the handling of travel and logistics by the Sports Ministry following the men’s 4x100m relay team’s historic qualification for a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships. Despite helping Ghana secure a place at next year’s champio...
‘Ghana is behind you’ – Vice President rallies Black Stars ahead of World Cup opener
Vice President Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed confidence in the Black Stars as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto, assuring the team of the unwavering support of Ghanaians across the world.
2026 WC: Ghana could face Portugal or Colombia in knockout phase
Ghana could be heading for a high-stakes knockout clash against either Portugal or Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, depending on how Group L concludes. The Black Stars have made a composed start to their campaign, edging Panama 1–0 in their opening fixture before producing a disciplined defensive performance to hol...
Kudjoe Fianoo proposes Winfried Schäfer as Black Stars interim coach ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint technical director Winfried Schäfer on an interim basis to lead the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The call comes as the GFA searches for a new head coach following the dismissal of Ot...