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Olympic women’s sport limited to biological females
The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says eligibility will be determined by a “once-in-a-lifetime” sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD) who have gone through mal...
Agyemang-Badu backs Semenyo to lead Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup push
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged Antoine Semenyo to embrace his growing status in the Black Stars setup and play a decisive role in the team’s quest to progress beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time African champions, are targeting a first knockout-stage appearan...
2026 WC: Black Stars must have a strong bench – Agyemang-Badu
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has called for greater depth in the Black Stars squad, insisting that a strong bench could prove decisive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time African champions, are set to feature at the global tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With head coach...
Ghana swimmer Ivan Snowden earns historic dual World Aquatics scholarship
The Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) facilitated the acquisition of the scholarship, which begins in August and will see the 20-year-old train at the World Aquatics Bahrain Centre of Excellence while pursuing a fully funded four-year university education at the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB).
Bayern rout St Pauli to break Bundesliga goals record
Bayern Munich broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Bundesliga season as they thrashed St Pauli to open up a 12-point lead at the top of the table. Jamal Musiala gave them a ninth-minute with a diving header at the back post, before Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Nicolas Jackson and Raphael […]
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets beat South Africa to book World Cup playoff spot against Uganda
The Black Starlets kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup alive after securing a crucial 3-1 victory over South Africa at the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday night. Ghana entered the decisive Group D clash under immense pressure following a 2-2 draw against Algeria and a...
‘We will do our best’ – Jordan Ayew looks ahead to strong outing against Austria
Ghana will face Austria at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna in the first of two friendlies during the March international break as they continue to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aston Villa win Europa League to end 44-year wait for European trophy
Dominant Aston Villa dispatched Freiburg to win the Europa League and end a 30-year trophy drought. First-half stunners from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia gave Villa control before Morgan Rogers’ strike sealed a second major European title 44 years after they won the European Cup. Nine of that team from 1982 were at...
2026 WC: Kurt Okraku optimistic Carlos Queiroz’s appointment can ignite Black Stars players
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars will inject renewed energy and belief into the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese tactician was named Ghana’s new head coach following the d...
Ghana U-20 midfielder Aborga Wins seals transfer to Ukrainian side Polissya Zhytomyr
Highly-rated Ghanaian teenager Aborga Wins has completed a dream move to Europe after signing for Ukrainian Premier League club FC Polissya Zhytomyr.
World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready
With the World Cup fast approaching, several high-profile players are sidelined or in a race against time to prove their fitness. Injuries have left international managers facing difficult decisions as the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico draws closer to its 11 June start. Lamine Yamal caused Spain co...
Carrick takes long-term view amid rise in sackings
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick refuses to view the increasing turnover of managers in English football as a reason to change the way he does the job. The average tenure of a manager in England is now less than two years. Only 20 current bosses in the top four divisions have been in […]