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Black Stars beaten 2-0 by Mexico in World Cup warm-up friendly
Ghana’s Black Stars lost 2-0 to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla on Saturday (23 May), as defensive lapses and missed chances undermined their preparations for the 2026 tournament. Mexico struck early through Brian Gutiérrez, who fired a low right-footed shot into the bottom corner after just two minutes at...
Volleyball emerges as Ghana’s fastest rising sport
For decades, football has dominated Ghana’s sporting space. But a quiet revolution is taking shape, one driven by performance, structure, and growing international success.
Partey, Inaki join Black Stars camp as preparations intensify for Wales friendly
The Black Stars have intensified preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Wales, with 24 players taking part in a training session at Dragon Park as the team fine-tunes strategies ahead of the highly anticipated encounter.
Fans defy rain to watch Champions League final at Hitz FM Rep Ur Jersey
At the Aviation Social Centre in Accra, football passion has refused to bow to the weather as fans gather in their numbers for Hitz FM’s annual Rep Ur Jersey event, braving steady rainfall as the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG takes place.
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
Gabriel Magalhaes skied the decisive spot-kick as Arsenal were denied a first Champions League triumph in a penalty shootout defeat by Paris St-Germain, who won the competition for a second successive year. Mikel Arteta’s side lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years last weekend, but missed out o...
Oscar Naasei makes strong case ahead of Black Stars World Cup audition
Ghana midfielder Oscar Naasei is beginning to turn heads at just the right moment, with a composed and efficient performance in his latest club outing strengthening his case for a place in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Michael Essien urges GFA to act early in race for dual-nationality players
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to intensify efforts to identify and nurture dual-nationality players at an early stage to help strengthen the various national teams for the future. The former Chelsea star was part of a delegation assembled by the GFA and Coach...
Team spirit, preparation fuel Nigeria’s historic sprint relay qualification
Team Nigeria’s campaign at the World Relays in Gaborone has been defined by meticulous preparation, strong institutional backing, and a historic achievement that has set the nation apart on the continental stage. Arriving well ahead of the competition, the Nigerian contingent ensured optimal readiness, with athletes fu...
Senegal crowned CAF U-17 AFCON champions after shootout win over Tanzania
The Young Lions of Teranga had to come from behind at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium after Tanzania stunned them with an early goal through Hamis Chenga in the seventh minute.
Tolon: two players from Soyalana gala selected for Ghana U-20 team
The Member of Parliament for Tolon in the Northern Region, Habib Iddrisu, has announced that two players from the Soyalana Gala Tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team. “I have been told that two players from this tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team, and that is one of the...
betPawa commits GHS 3.5m to support Black Stars and Black Queens
The support to the GFA comes as a boost for the Black Stars and Black Queens ahead of their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Yirenkyi, Adjetey score lowest as Ayew tops ratings in Austria annihilation
Friday’s international friendly against Austria in Vienna, which was supposed to inspire hope in Ghanaians ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ended in a 5-1 obliteration. Head coach Otto Addo’s team collapsed in the second half, conceding four goals. Here’s how each player is rated out of ten, with ten being the highest a pl...