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Injured Lamine Yamal ‘expected to be fit’ for World Cup
Spain forward Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of Barcelona’s season but is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup. The 18-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in his left leg during Wednesday’s 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo. He had given Barcelona the lead from the penalty spot in the 40th minute but then […]
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The FIFA Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than $50bn (£37.4bn) in wagers placed globally.
2026 Commonwealth Games: Promise’s qualification ‘a defining moment for Para Swimming’ – President Farida Iddriss
Ghana Para Sports has reached a historic milestone as para swimmer Promise Aheto becomes the country’s first-ever representative to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.
Hohoe United Administrative Manager says club had no choice but to withdraw from GPL
The Administrative Manager of Hohoe United Football Club, Yussif Alhassan Uthman, has insisted that the club’s decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League was the only viable option. The club announced its withdrawal on Wednesday, April 1, following an emergency board meeting, describing the move as a “principle...
Youngster Shadrack Addo scores in back-to-back games for Atlético Madrid U19
Ghanaian youngster Shadrack Addo continued his impressive start to life with Atlético Madrid U19, scoring in consecutive league matches.
Joseph Opoku registers assist in Zulte Waregem win over RAAL
Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku continued his impressive run of form by providing an assist in Zulte Waregem’s 2-0 victory over RAAL La Louvière in the Belgian Pro League relegation round.
Ghana, the smile of Africa returns to the world stage of football
When Ghana smiles, the world feels it. When Ghana plays, the world watches. And in 2026, the Ghana Black Stars will once again carry the hopes, pride, and heartbeat of an entire nation onto football’s greatest stage of the FIFA World Cup. For many countries, football is simply a sport. But in Ghana, football is […]
US official claims banned referee had links with ‘terror organisations’
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations", says a US official.
Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal
Manchester United have had to agree a hefty interest rate rise after renegotiating part of their £1bn-plus debt. United owed $425m (£317m) of their overall debt in bonds that were due to mature on 25 June 2027. They have now agreed to borrow $550m (£410m) under new terms, which settles the $425m and gives them […]
2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi Adams
The government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as unfair, excessive and contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence. Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, d...
2026 WC: Black Stars will make knockout phase progression under Carlos Queiroz – Attram
Former Ghana international Godwin Attram believes the Black Stars are showing encouraging signs of tactical organisation under head coach Carlos Queiroz, arguing that the team’s structure and adaptability could prove decisive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in a preparatory friendly a...
Japan’s Wataru Endo out of World Cup, confirms international retirement
Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the nation’s World Cup squad after failing to recover from an ankle injury. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he would miss the tournament, and would subsequently retire from international football, just three days before Hajime Moriyasu’s side play against the Netherlands....