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CAF President Motsepe hails Ghana’s 2026 World Cup performance
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Ghana and other African nations that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their performances as a significant milestone for football on the continent. Africa was represented by a record 10 teams at the expanded tournament, with...
Yirenkyi scores as Black Stars hold Wales in Queiroz’s first game
The result marked Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge of the Black Stars as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026 WC: England players to shake hands with Thomas Partey
England players will shake hands with Thomas Partey before their second World Cup group game against Ghana. Partey missed Ghana’s first Group L game against Panama in Toronto after being denied entry into Canada because he is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault in the UK. England’s Declan Rice and Bukayo...
Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup
The World Cup has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service (SMPS) has found.
Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clash
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi are back in Ghana’s starting line-up as Carlos Queiroz makes four changes for tonight’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium.
AFCON to expand to 28 teams from 2027 edition as CAF unveils new format
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 participating teams beginning with the 2027 tournament, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Motsepe confirmed that the decision forms part of CAF’s efforts to i...
Black Stars must start 2030 World Cup preparations now – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Black Stars to begin preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup immediately, stressing that sustained planning and continuity will be key to building on the team’s impressive showing at the 2026 tournament. His remarks follow Ghana’s exit from the World Cup in North America, wh...
Dr. Dave Bishop appointed Executive Chairman of Prince De Henry Educational Complex
Dr. Bishop, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bishop Boxing Promotions and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Best of Bukom University, brings to the role over four decades of experience in entertainment and sports promotion.
Argentina, World Cup fans on tenterhooks as Messi limps off
Argentina national team supporters around the world are now holding their breath after Lionel Messi exited the field of Nu Stadium on Sunday night with an apparent discomfort in his left leg. Inter Miami CF triumphed 6-4 over Philadelphia Union on Sunday in the final Major League Soccer game before the 2026 FIFA World...
Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale pledge to support Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign
Dancehall stars Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale have thrown their weight behind the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup preparations with substantial donations. The fundraising gala took place on Friday, March 20, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, an event graced by former President John Dramani Mahama. At the event, Stonebwoy announ...
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to win – Sports Minister confident ahead of Colombia clash
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s national team, the Ghana national football team, as they prepare for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana have advanced to the Round of 32 for the first time since 2010 and will face Colombia on Saturday, July 4,...
Late Welsh equaliser denies Carlos Queiroz winning start as Ghana draw 1-1 in Cardiff
Carlos Queiroz’s first match in charge of Ghana’s Black Stars ended in frustration as Wales scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night. The encounter formed part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the Unite...