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My engagement and motivation helped Black Stars’ World Cup push – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has attributed the improved performance of Ghana’s national teams, including the Black Stars, to sustained engagement and motivation from his office.

NBA star LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James has announced he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
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Black Stars hold first training session at Dragon Park ahead of Wales friendly [Photos]
The Black Stars have begun preparations for their international friendly against Wales, holding their first training session at Dragon Park following the opening of camp on Monday. Head coach Carlos Queiroz officially assembled his squad before naming a provisional 28-man team for the upcoming friendly matches and the...

2026 WC: Making Black Stars will be one of the biggest achievements in my career – Prince Adu Kwabena
Viktoria Plzeň forward Prince Adu Kwabena says earning a spot in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would rank among the defining moments of his career. The 22-year-old, who received his maiden Black Stars call-up during friendly matches against Japan and South Korea in November 2025, has since featured in recen...

Gattuso resigns as Germany manager after World Cup failure
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy have agreed to “mutually terminate” his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Italy missed out on a spot at this summer’s showpiece event when they were beaten 4-1 on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday’s play-off. Gattuso, who won 73 caps for...

Kotoko dismiss claims of Prince Yaw Owusu’s disappearance, cite bereavement leave
Asante Kotoko have dismissed reports suggesting interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has gone missing from the club’s camp, describing the claims as false and misleading. Speculation intensified on Thursday, April 16, with multiple reports alleging that Owusu had quietly left the team’s base without informing club offic...

Ghana’s UN Mission confirms distribution of World Cup tickets to selected diaspora members
Some members of the Ghanaian community in the United States have received government-sponsored tickets to support the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup after a selection process coordinated by Ghana’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. In a follow-up notice, the Mission disclosed that it was directed...

AIPS Awards 2025: JoySports’ Joseph Ayinga-Walter earns continental recognition in two categories
JoySports journalist Joseph Ayinga-Walter has secured 2nd and 6th positions in the continental rankings of the AIPS Awards 2025 for the Video Short Feature and Young Reporters Broadcasting categories, respectively.

PSG continue European dominance by beating Villa to win Uefa Super Cup
Paris St-Germain made it back-to-back Uefa Super Cup titles after a narrow victory over spirited Aston Villa. Desire Doue’s 62nd-minute winner – after a video assistant referee (VAR) check for offside – sealed the success for the Champions League holders in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia thumped in a delightful 20th-m...

Former Brong Afaho RFA chief criticises GFA’s Black Stars coaching decisions
Former Brong Ahafo Football Association Chairman Ralph Gyambrah questions the decision-making process behind the appointment of coaches for the Black Stars. His comments come following the departure of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team after defeats to Austria and Germany during the March internat...

Chelsea’s Fernandez dropped for two games after ‘crossing a line’
Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea’s next two games after he “crossed a line” with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior. After Chelsea’s exit from the Champions League last month, Fernandez told ESPN that he did not know whether he would remain at Stamford Bridge next season. The 2...

IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope
The International Olympic Committee says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is outside its scope. Human rights campaign group FairSquare complained to the IOC that Infantino had breached its charter by failing to adhere to rules on political neutrality “through statements o...