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Hearts of Oak appoint Richard Kingson as new goalkeepers’ coach ahead of 2026/27 Season
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as the club’s new goalkeepers’ coach ahead of the 2026/27 football season. The Rainbow Club announced the appointment on Monday, July 27, through their official X (formerly Twitter) account, welcoming the former Ghana...
Failure to beat Panama in World Cup group stage will be disappointing – Ghanaian fans to Black Stars
Ghanaian football fans in Kumasi say anything less than victory against Panama in the World Cup group stage will be a major disappointment for the Black Stars, as the team prepares for a must-win encounter today.
Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Argentina face the prospect of a FIFA fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
2026 WC: Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England tie
Argentina will face England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Switzerland in sweltering Kansas City. Julian Alvarez settled a controversial match in extra time with a moment of brilliance, curling an unstoppable 25-yard effort past Swiss keeper Gregor Kobel to set up the meeting wit...
Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to "integral" members of its national football team's backroom staff, hours after Washington confirmed Iranian players had been given permission to travel to the upcoming World Cup.
2026 WC: Black Stars depart Rhode Island for Toronto ahead of opener against Panama
Ghana’s Black Stars have departed Rhode Island for Toronto as they step up preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. The four-time African champions departed Rhode Island after spending the past week in the United States, where they have been engaged in intensive training ahead of...
Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparations
Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella
Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup. The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but a deal – worth £47.5m with a further £4.3m in add-ons – has been struck between all parties for a […]
Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach on two-year contract
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach, with the Basque swiftly replacing Arne Slot in the Anfield hotseat for the 2026/27 campaign. The Merseyside club parted company with Slot on Saturday, May 30, after an underwhelming season in which they finished fifth in the Premier League as defe...
Hearts of Oak dismiss theft allegations against Benjamin Asare at Black Stars camp, initiate legal action
Hearts of Oak have strongly rejected allegations circulating online that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was involved in theft while on national duty with the Black Stars. The claims surfaced on Friday, with reports from the team’s camp in Vienna suggesting that two Rolex watches and an amount of $2,250 belonging to a team o...
Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?
Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m (£265m) for releasing players to take part in the 2026 World Cup – and for allowing them to play in qualifying matches. Clubs who have players competing at this summer’s tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada have the potential to collect millions during the tournamen...
2026 WC: We have to show our quality against our opponents – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghana’s squad to rise to the occasion and demonstrate their quality as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Ghana are among a record ten African nations heading to the tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama — […]