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U-17 WWCQ: Priscilla Mensah nets twice as Black Maidens beat Togo in Lomé in first leg
Ghana’s national U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, delivered a commanding performance to defeat Togo in their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash in Lomé on Sunday. 90’ – ⏱️ – Full Time…!!! A solid away WIN to kick start our U17 World Cup Qualifying campaign! Next stop: Accra 🇬🇭🔥 ⚽ Priscilla Mensah...
Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal
Lionel Messi says he was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter “completely unrelated to football”. The Argentina captain claimed a magnificent hat-trick on his 200th appearance for his country as his side made the perfect start to their World Cup defe...
Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup
UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the 2026 World Cup, after American authorities refused to provide funding.
Athletics: Ghana’s 4x100m relay team qualifies for fourth straight World Championships
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team has secured qualification for a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships after an impressive performance on Saturday. Team Ghana finished second behind China in a time of 38.09 seconds, clinching the final automatic qualification slot for next year’s championshi...
Augustine Arhinful slams Otto Addo over ‘I don’t read social media’ comment
Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has cautioned Black Stars head coach Otto Addo over his public communication, following comments made in the aftermath of Ghana’s heavy defeat to Austria. Otto Addo, reacting to growing criticism and calls for his dismissal after the 5–1 loss, stated that he does not “pay at...
Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The normal display of African unity in the early stages of a football World Cup was notably absent from social media as many fans from across the continent backed Mexico in the tournament's opening match against South Africa.
Ghana High Commission in Canada receives over 50,000 World Cup ticket requests
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, has disclosed that it has received more than 50,000 expressions of interest from Ghanaians seeking tickets for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a public notice dated June 11, 2026, the Mission said the names and email addresses received are being compiled and forwarded to Gha...
Baba Yara Stadium will be ready for 2026/27 football season – NSA boss
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, says the Baba Yara Stadium will be ready to host the first game of the 2026/27 Ghana football season. The NSA boss toured the facility with NSA Board Chairman, Dr Fred Awaah, and the NSA Estate Boss, Mr Ebo. The 2026/27 Ghana Premier […]
Mexico impressed but wastefulness could cost them — Kwame Plahar
Sports analyst Kwame Plahar has described Mexico’s opening victory over South Africa as solid but not clinical enough, warning that inefficiency in front of goal could prove costly later in the tournament. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (12 June), Plahar said Mexico delivered a “mildly impressive” perf...
Deniz Undav strikes late as Germany beat Ghana in Stuttgart
The Black Stars of Ghana wrapped up their March international window with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany on Monday night at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The West Africans entered the encounter looking to bounce back from a heavy 5-1 loss to Austria in their previous friendly, but were once again undone late in […]
2026 WC: We must stay positive – Ati-Zigi urges Black Stars teammates
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has urged his Black Stars teammates to maintain concentration and adopt a positive mentality as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Ghana, set to make their fifth appearance at the global tournament, have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and...