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CAF to make changes to regulations after Afcon final fiasco
The Confederation of African Football said it would implement changes and improvements to its statutes and regulations that would ensure that the farcical scenes at January’s Africa Cup of Nations final do not happen again. CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the changes would strengthen trust and confidence in its re...
2026 WC: Black Stars must approach Panama clash with caution – Ahmed Barusso
Former Black Stars midfielder Ahmed Barusso has cautioned Ghana against underestimating Panama, insisting the team’s opening fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be crucial in shaping their group-stage fortunes. Ghana begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field in Toronto, a match Barusso believes mu...
Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thriller
England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign as they overpowered Croatia in a thriller in Dallas.
2026 WC: Francis Abu confident of making Black Stars squad despite serious leg injury
Black Stars midfielder Francis Abu remains confident he will be ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a serious leg injury suffered last November. The 24-year-old Right to Dream Academy graduate fractured both bones in his leg during Ghana’s 2–0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Cup. Initial reports suggested the injury...
Super Irankunda and Metcalfe goals seal rope-a-dope Australia win over Turkey
Australia put the cat amongst the pigeons in World Cup Group D with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkiye in Vancouver. The Socceroos’ win was built on fine individual goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, and a fairytale World Cup debut for their young goalkeeper Patrick Beach. Beach, aged 22 and winning...
Wilmar Africa crowned UGCFL Season Two champions
The newcomers produced a disciplined and composed performance to overcome one of the competition’s most experienced sides in a tightly contested final.
2026 WC: Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper set to arrive in Ghana this weekend
Newly appointed Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper is expected in Ghana this weekend as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Citi Sports has reported. Gasper joins the national team’s technical setup following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach, taking up the role of first goalkee...
Juliet Asante reflects on Ghana’s missed World Cup branding opportunity
Filmmaker and former Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Film Authority, Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, has written about Ghana’s apparent failure to leverage the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to promote tourism, arts and culture.
2026 ASAC: Ghana’s 4x100m relay team wins bronze
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team produced a thrilling performance to clinch bronze at the African Senior Athletics Championships after recording a time of 38.74 seconds in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday. The quartet of Edwin Gadayi, Joseph-Paul Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu thri...
Alexander-Arnold omission ‘mind-boggling’ to Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was not included in Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the head coach makes his World Cup selection.
Real Madrid president Perez calls for elections
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez staged a tense press conference in which he argued with journalists and called for elections following a trophyless season.
2026 ASAC: NSA dismisses food shortage claims at hostels
Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Veronica Commey, has moved to calm concerns over alleged food shortages at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The concern was raised on Monday after South African athlete Aiden Smith raised concerns about athlete welfare, claiming...