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World Cup 2026: The return of the Leopards
They called it African innocence. It was a protest Fifty-two years later, the Leopards are back.

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Black Stars’ fighting spirit after England draw
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players for their resilience and discipline after the Black Stars secured a goalless draw against England to book their place in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions faced the Three Lions in their second Group L fixture at Boston St...

2025/26 GHPL MD28 preview: Bechem United host Medeama as GoldStars welcome Nations FC
Matchday 28 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League is set to unfold across the country this weekend, with fixtures lined up from Friday, April 3, through to Monday, April 6. The round kicks off on Friday with a crucial encounter at the Swedru Stadium, where relegation-threatened Eleven Wonders host Hohoe United in a 15:00...

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments
New Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi has apologised to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood. The Italian’s appointment has been opposed by some fan groups because of remarks he made about the former Manchester United player, who he signed and managed at Marseille. Greenwood faced charges of attempted r...

The Shadow Squad: Who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?
The GFA’s two-stage squad announcement has manufactured controversy where none needed to exist and it is the latest symptom of an institution that has consistently failed the national team. When Carlos Queiroz unveiled Ghana’s 28-man squad for 2026 World cup preparation camp, on May 25, the immediate reaction was not e...

2026 WC: Bellingham says he ‘didn’t deserve’ player-of-the-match award vs Ghana
Jude Bellingham claimed that he ought not to have been named player of the match after England were handed a timely reality check by Group L rivals Ghana by being held to a frustrating goalless draw in Boston Just six days after their entertaining 4–2 victory over Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s side encountered a very differ...

Infantino: Better to ‘chill’ over World Cup visa issues
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its country for the World Cup, saying that sometimes it is better to “chill and relax” over visa issues. “Believe me when I tell you, or don’t believe me if you don’t want, but we try always to […]

2026 World Cup: Carlos Queiroz urged us to exploit nervous England – Kwasi Sibo reveals
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has disclosed that head coach Carlos Queiroz encouraged his players to be more aggressive and push for victory during their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against England. The Black Stars faced the Three Lions on Tuesday at Boston Stadium in their second Group L match of the tournament in North A...

Ivan Toney questions refereeing in Saudi Pro League title race after Al-Ahli draw
Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney has sparked controversy in the Saudi Pro League after accusing match officials of influencing the title race in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Prince Yaw Owusu steps down as Asante Kotoko interim coach
Asante Kotoko SC have announced that Interim Head Coach Prince Yaw Owusu has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

Black Stars: Amoako, Opoku and Rak-Sakyi get maiden call-up for Mexico friendly
There are also 15 players who have been invited into the national team for the first time, while the remaining eight are returnees to the squad.

Hearts of Oak confirm settlement talks with former technical director René Hiddink
Ghana Premier League side Hearts of Oak have issued an official statement confirming ongoing legal and settlement discussions with former Technical Director René Hiddink, as both parties work toward an amicable resolution of their dispute. In a release dated Monday, May 11, 2026, the club said it remains committed to r...