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I don’t compare myself to Andre or my father – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has reiterated his determination to create his own legacy in football, insisting he has never sought to emulate his father, Abedi Pele, or his elder brother, André Ayew, despite the immense stature both figures hold in Ghanaian football history. The Ayew family name is synonymous with su...
My engagement inspired Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualification – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says his close engagement and motivation played a key role in helping the Black Stars secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the minister, his involvement went beyond the senior men’s national team and also extended to other national sides, includi...
World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below par
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a candid assessment of Ghana's performance following the team's 1-0 defeat to Colombia, describing the display as below the expected standard and insisting the South Americans fully deserved their victory.
Carlos Queiroz hails disciplined Black Stars despite draw with Wales
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed satisfaction with his team’s discipline and tactical understanding, insisting Ghana are on an upward trajectory as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue. Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night at the Cardiff City Stadium in a friendly...
Benjamin Asare’s performance questioned after Ghana’s 1-1 draw against Wales
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has raised concerns about the performance of Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday. The match formed part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head...
England beat Mexico in thriller to reach World Cup quarter-final
England produced their best display of the World Cup amid the passion and emotion of the Azteca Stadium to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
25 Ghanaians claim asylum in Canada after World Cup 2026
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have submitted asylum applications, according to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
12-year-old swimmer Iyanna takes Meet of Champions 2026 by storm with 13 medals
Born on April 26, 2014 in Accra, Iyanna Timothea Mawuenam Kumashie began her swimming career at the age of 8, making her debut in the 2022/2023 Season of the Ghana Swim League at the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex Swimming Pool after she represented her swim club, GH Aquatic Masters.
Mamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title with draw in Rabat
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the African Champions League title 2-1 on aggregate thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s thunderous strike. The Moroccans took the lead after 40 minutes with a penalty from captain Mohamed Hrimat to level the tie on aggregate after Su...
Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea’s expense
Sunderland beat Chelsea to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, securing a place in the Europa League at the visitors’ expense. The Black Cats became just the fifth team to qualify for Europe via their Premier League position a year after achieving promotion, finishing seventh. Chelsea, mean...
Government spent GH¢58 million on Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign – Finance Minister
The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed. Dr Forson made the revelation while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, as part of government’s accountabilit...
Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call
Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban. Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension...