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2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz hails Black Stars’ resilience after late winner sinks Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players for their determination and tactical discipline following their dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars secured all three points at BMO Field in Toronto thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Caleb Yirenky...
New Edubiase owner defends Samuel Attah Kumi after record-breaking Goal King feat
Owner of New Edubiase United FC, Alhaji Abdul Salam Yakubu, has come to the defence of Bibiani Gold Stars striker Samuel Attah Kumi following criticism surrounding his record-breaking performance on the final day of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Attah Kumi came under scrutiny after scoring six goals in Bibia...
2026 WC: Cabo Verde hold Uruguay to shock historic four-goal draw in Florida
Helio Varela came off the bench to earn Cabo Verde a battling 2-2 draw with Group H rivals Uruguay as the World Cup shock troops continued their fairytale journey in Miami. After holding European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw on their tournament debut on Monday, the African minnows were forced to fight back to […]
2026 WC: Ofei, Paintsil and Dauda retained as Black Stars backroom staff members
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that three members of the Black Stars’ technical team will retain their roles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes in the wake of the official unveiling of new head coach Carlos Queiroz in Accra on Thursday, April 23. The experienced Portuguese manager...
‘Owadiah’ makes history: William Opare becomes first Ghanaian to break 45 seconds in 400m
Ghanaian sprinter William Opare has etched his name into the country’s athletics history books after becoming the first Ghanaian man to run the 400m in under 45 seconds.
Africa unites behind Ghana Black Stars as squad faces Panama today in Canada for World Cup opener
The clock is ticking down to a historic evening in Canada at the Toronto Stadium, known as BMO Field. The Ghana Black Stars and Panama are set to launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. With only hours remaining before the opening whistle tonight at 19:00 local time (23:00 GMT), anticipation has reached a fever […]
Scotland World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Scotland qualified for the World Cup in dramatic circumstances that absorbed almost three decades of frustration. This marks a first appearance in the event since 1998 and it was achieved on a spine-tingling Hampden Park occasion when Denmark were eventually vanquished 4-2. Scott McTominay scored with a stunn...
Ati-Zigi tops World Cup goals prevented rankings after Ghana’s campaign
He also finished as the Black Stars’ highest-rated player among those who played at least 100 minutes, recording an average rating of 7.21.
McGinn helps Scotland edge past Haiti to seal first World Cup win in 36 years
Scotland won their first match at a World Cup finals in 36 years as John McGinn’s deflected winner sealed an unconvincing 1-0 victory against battling Haiti in Boston. Steve Clarke’s side were made to sweat for large swathes of a brutal battle in the Boston heat that saw them end the night on top of […]
Stars, Heartbreak & Redemption; Ghana’s World Cup journey
From a nation's first dream to a fifth chapter, the Black Stars and the world's greatest stage.
Rice set for England start against DR Congo
Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
This World Cup has been bigger than any tournament before it. More countries taking part and more matches means more eyeballs on the action – as well as more opportunities to make money. As the planet’s footballing stars create historic moments on the pitch, billions of dollars are being generated off it. But not every...