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Arsenal reach Champions League semi-finals with Sporting draw
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after fighting out a cagey goalless draw with Sporting at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners came into the game with a 1-0 lead from the first leg thanks to Kai Havertz’s late goal in Portugal last week and that strike was enough to see Mikel Arteta’s team take their place […...
2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz defends Solomon Agbasi’s standby role in Ghana’s plans
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to retain goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi within Ghana’s World Cup camp despite the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper missing out on the country’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Agbasi was omitted from the official list submitted to FIFA ahead of the t...
UEFA to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through
Uefa's 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
GFA explains why Carlos Queiroz was chosen as Black Stars head coach
The Ghana Football Association has clarified the reasoning behind the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, describing the veteran tactician as the standout candidate among several high-profile contenders. The 72-year-old Portuguese manager has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana i...
Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Predictions and Realistic Chances
The Black Stars have produced memorable World Cup moments before. Their dramatic run to the quarterfinals in 2010 remains one of the closest any African nation has come to reaching the semifinals. The heartbreak against Uruguay is still discussed today, but it also serves as a reminder of Ghana’s ability to compete on...
Iran moves World Cup base camp from U.S. to Mexico
The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement issued by the federation’s media...
Chief Imam calls for national prayers and support for Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup 2026
His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam of the Republic of Ghana, has called on all Ghanaians to offer prayers and unwavering support for the Black Stars as the team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
World Aquatics warns Ghana Sports Ministry over interference in Swimming Federation
World Aquatics has rejected attempts by Ghana’s Sports Ministry and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to withdraw recognition of the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), warning that interference could affect the country’s participation in international competitions. The dispute began after the NSA announced it had with...
Medeama to host CAF Champions League preliminary matches at TnA stadium
The landmark approval paves the way for the Mauve and Yellow to welcome continental football to Tarkwa for the very first time, marking a historic moment for both the club and the Western Region.
2026 WC: Hossam Hassan fumes over ‘injustice’ after Egypt’s heartbreaking loss to Argentina
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Pharaohs were “cheated” out of a place in the quarter-finals. Speaking after Tuesday’s heartbreaking loss, an emotional Hass...
2026 WC: England rocked by theft as equipment ‘stolen’ ahead of Croatia clash
England were victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association is trying to ascertain what was stolen, with balls and boots among the items feared to have been taken, after vehicles transferring equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas...
2026 WC: I don’t know why André Ayew was left out – Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed surprise over the omission of André Ayew from Ghana’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is unaware of the reasons behind the decision. Ayew, 36, is currently without a club after leaving NAC Breda following their relegation. The for...