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CAF increases AFCON participating countries from 24 to 28
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams.
Arsenal to assess Saliba back injury with surgery an option
Arsenal will assess William Saliba’s back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty. The France centre-back has been dogged by a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup. The issue appeared to be exacerbated during France’s semi-final loss to Spain when he was forced of...
‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting
The greatest footballer of all-time and the heir to his crown on the right wing at Barcelona will face each other for the first time when Argentina play Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. Given Lionel Messi is now 39 and Lamine Yamal just 19, it is testament to the former’s relentless perseverance and the […]
Jordan Ayew calls for patience with Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s World Cup exit
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed for calm and patience around head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed out of the tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Saturday, ending their campaign at the first knockout stage. Despi...
Government to construct three stadia in 2026 – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s sporting landscape by constructing six modern stadiums over the next two years. Speaking during his ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ in the Bono Region on Thursday, the President confirmed that his administration is prepar...
UCC crowned overall champions as UPSA successfully hosts 9th mini GUSA games
The Ghana University Sports Association has successfully concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) emerging as the overall best-performing university.
How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
As the planet's elite footballers put every effort into qualifying for the latter stages of the 2026 World Cup, fans around the globe are working almost as hard trying to understand who will play who in the knockout rounds.
World Relays 2026: Ibrahim Fuseini details how he missed flight to Botswana
Ghanaian sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has opened up on his absence from the just-ended World Athletics Relays in Botswana, citing travel complications that prevented him from joining the team. Fuseini, who was expected to be part of Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay squad, revealed in an exclusive interview with Joy Sports that h...
Ghanaian clubs mourn death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong in robbery attack
Ghana’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong. The 20-year-old, who was on loan from Aduana FC, was confirmed dead after an armed robbery attack on the team bus on Sunday, April 12. The club was returning to Berekum after their Matchday 2...
It’s a pleasure to play with Thomas Partey – Kofi Kyereh
Black Stars midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has praised teammate Thomas Partey, describing the Ghana international as an exceptional talent. Kyereh, who previously shared the national team setup with Partey during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, said both tournaments ended in group-st...
Ghana Athletics unveils 13-member squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Ghana Athletics, in collaboration with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has announced a 13-member team that will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The prestigious multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, with Team Ghana hoping to build on re...
Sports Minister rejects claims of poor feeding at African Athletics Championship
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has defended the quality and quantity of food served to athletes during the African Athletics Championship, rejecting claims of poor feeding raised by some participants.