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Bibiani GoldStars appoint Petros Koukouras as new head coach ahead of 2026/27 GPL season
Bibiani GoldStars have officially appointed Greek tactician Petros Koukouras as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign. The Miners confirmed the appointment as the club steps up preparations for the new season, with the 37-year-old expected to usher in a new era following the departure...
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by FIFA. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. FIFA said t...
Paraguay declares national holiday after team shock Germany at World Cup
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday for Tuesday to celebrate the country's shock victory over Germany that sent them into the World Cup round of 16.
Poor funding hindering sports development in Ghana – Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang
Former National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang has criticised the government’s handling of sports infrastructure funding, warning that inadequate investment continues to hinder sports development in Ghana. His remarks follow concerns raised by the current NSA Director General, Yaw Ampofo A...
2026 WC: Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi Adams
The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that the player was recently cleared to enter the United States and is currently with the Ghana national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston. Minister for Sports a...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz calms Antoine Semenyo’s injury fears ahead of Colombia tie
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has moved to ease concerns over Antoine Semenyo’s fitness after the forward appeared to pick up a knock late in Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Philadelphia. Ghana slipped to third place in Group L following the loss, with goals from Petar Sučić and Nikola Vlašić overturning Derri...
2026 WAFCON: Algeria claim first-ever podium finish after penalty shootout win over hosts Morocco
Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. After a disappointing loss to Malawi in the semi-finals, Algeria bowed out of the comp...
Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with England
Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
2026 WC: Gary Neville praises Brandon Thomas-Asante’s standout performance against Panama
Former England international and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has praised Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante following his impressive showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Coventry City forward played a key role in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama on Wednesday night in their Group L opener, setting up Cale...
FIFA to increase prize money and fees for 48 World Cup nations
FIFA is set to increase the prize money and participation fees for the 48 nations competing at this summer’s World Cup. The world governing body and World Cup organiser has confirmed that it is in talks with national associations over improved funding, with the proposals expected to be rubber-stamped at the FIFA Counci...
De Zerbi urges Spurs to ‘silence voice inside of us’
Manager Roberto de Zerbi has urged Tottenham to “silence the voice inside of us” as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Despite posting their first league win of 2026 against bottom side Wolves last weekend, Spurs remain in the relegation zone and are two points behind 17th-placed West Ham with...
Kofi Adams rejects claims of external interference in Black Stars player selections
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has firmly dismissed suggestions that government officials and other external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, insisting that such decisions remain the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach.