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Glasgow 2026: Full competition schedule for Team Ghana athletes
The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially get underway today in Glasgow, Scotland, with Ghana sending a high-performance squad of athletes across athletics, boxing, cycling, judo, para sports, swimming and weightlifting. Ghana won a total of five medals (two silver and three bronze) at the last Commonwealth Games, which t...
2026 WC: Ghana High Commission distributes tickets to supporters across Canada
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has successfully distributed FIFA World Cup tickets provided by President John Dramani Mahama to Ghanaian supporters across Canada, giving members of the diaspora community the opportunity to cheer on the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative comes as Ghana prepares...
Derrick Luckassen joins Black Stars camp as Djiku’s World Cup hopes remain in doubt
Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen has reported to the Black Stars camp ahead of the team’s international friendly against Wales and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Pafos FC centre-back is expected to step into the squad in place of Alexander Djiku, who is set to miss the tournament due to...
2026 WC: Cunha at the double as Brazil beat Haiti to go top of group
Brazil recorded their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to a first-half brace from Matheus Cunha and a goal from Vinicius Junior, eliminating Haiti in the process despite still having one game left to play. Carlo Ancelotti’s side took the lead at the Philadelphia Stadium after 23 minutes thanks to some poor [...
Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed Argentina represented their nation “in the best possible way” during the World Cup, despite ugly scenes during and after their final loss to Spain. Fernandez was sent off late in normal time for two yellow cards, and Spain won 1-0 after extra time on Sunday in New Jersey. His first...
Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders
Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run – even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast. The north African side were not pretty in beating the 2026 co-hosts 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting in Houston. Morocco won despite having just five efforts on goal – the fewest by a […]
Norway’s Haaland says pressure is all on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England leading into their World Cup quarter-final meeting on Saturday - and with a smile, called on the media to put as much pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side as possible.
Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic. A passing of the torch.
La Liga: Rashford scores as Barca close in on La Liga title
Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona tightened their grip on a second-successive La Liga title with victory over Getafe. The on-loan Manchester United forwarded finished off a sweeping counter attack in the second half as Hansi Flick’s side took advantage of Real Madrid’s surprise draw on Friday night. Barcelona are now...
Rashford scores as Barca close in on La Liga title
Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona tightened their grip on a second-successive La Liga title with victory over Getafe. The on-loan Manchester United forwarded finished off a sweeping counter attack in the second half as Hansi Flick’s side took advantage of Real Madrid’s surprise draw on Friday night. Barcelona are now...
Azamati, Rose Yeboah lead Ghana’s 40-member Commonwealth Games Team
The Commonwealth Games Association of Ghana (CGA) has announced a 40-member “High-Performance Squad” for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sprinter Benjamin Azamati returns to the team after missing out on the African Senior Athletics Championships in May.Mustapha Bokpin who also missed the Championships, has also r...
2026 World Cup: It will not be easy but we want to win against England – Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has acknowledged the challenge awaiting the Black Stars against England but insists the team is fully focused on securing another crucial victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions began their campaign on a winning note, edging Panama 1-0 at BMO Field thanks to Cal...