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Black Princesses demand unpaid per diems before leaving camp after World Cup qualification
Ghana’s Black Princesses have reportedly refused to leave camp after qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, citing unpaid per diem allowances. The team, led by Charles Sampson, is said to have remained in camp after securing qualification in Kampala last Saturday, with players demanding the payment of out...
New Black Stars coach to be named today – Sports Minister
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has indicated that Ghana is close to appointing a new head coach for the Black Stars, with an official announcement expected on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup – Deschamps
France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.
2026 WC: I am committed to ensure Black Stars perform well – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the Black Stars deliver an impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time African champions, are preparing for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament, which will be staged across United States...
Black Stars: ‘I would like to start every game’ – Thomas-Asante after assist in Panama win
The Coventry City forward came off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi for the Black Stars in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening.
The night a nation refused to break: Ghana vs Panama game
For 93 minutes, Ghana was not just playing Panama. Ghana was playing against disappointment. Against years of frustration. Against rising prices at home. Against the doubts that followed the Black Stars from one tournament to another.Against every Ghanaian who had whispered, “Maybe we are not the Ghana of old anymore.”...
Flick to lead Barca v Real despite father’s death
Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father. Tributes will be paid at the Nou Camp, with a minute’s silence before kick-off (20:00 BST) and players wearing black armbands during the game. Announcing the death on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona...
Black Stars step up World Cup build-up as six more players join camp in Cardiff
Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered fresh momentum on Thursday after six additional players reported to camp in Cardiff, swelling the squad ahead of their international friendly against Wales on June 2. The latest arrivals — Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Abdul Mumin, Kwasi Sibo, Jonas Ad...
Black Stars have succeeded through poor administration but it’s difficult this time – Herbert Mensah
Newly-appointed Carlos Queiroz has 46 days to prepare the Black Stars for the opener against Panama on June 17 at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, hoping to make it out of the group stage for the first time since 2010.
GFA mourns Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong after fatal bus attack
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed shock and sorrow following the death of Dominic Frimpong, a player for Berekum Chelsea, who was killed in an armed robbery attack on the team’s bus. Frimpong reportedly died after gunmen attacked the team while they were returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, a...
U-17 WWC: Black Maiden to play against Togo in first round of qualifiers
Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team, the Black Maidens, will kick off their quest for a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a first-round qualifier against Togo next month. The tie will be decided over two legs, with the opening encounter scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stade de Kégué in […]
Six Arsenal players out of international duty
Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes has become the latest player from title-chasing Arsenal to withdraw from international duty with injury. Six of the Arsenal first-team squad have now pulled out or been determined to be unavailable to represent their country in the international window that begins this week. The Brazil...