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I don’t know why I was sacked – Former Ghana coach Otto Addo
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he still does not know why he was dismissed from his role as Black Stars coach earlier this year. The 50-year-old, who returned for a second spell in charge of the national team in March 2024, was relieved of his duties in March 2026 following a […]
Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says “the pain is immense” and that it “will take time to heal” after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike saw Spain crowned world champions for a second time, ending Argentina’s defence of the title they won in 2022. Messi has now lost two World Cup fi...
We want to play great football against Wales – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says his focus is on seeing his team express themselves and deliver an entertaining performance when they face Wales in a pre-World Cup friendly scheduled for today. The 73-year-old, appointed in April following the departure of Otto Addo, is leading the Black Stars for the first time as...
2026 WC: Marvin Senaya’s injury disrupted our game plan against Colombia – Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a decisive turning point in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their World Cup knockout clash. Senaya was forced off in the opening stages of the first half and replaced by Alidu Seidu, a change that immediately unsettled...
Caleb Yirenkyi can become one of Ghana’s best players – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has tipped Caleb Yirenkyi for a bright future with the national team after the midfielder delivered another impressive performance in Ghana’s 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night. The FC Nordsjaelland youngster marked his growing influence in the team by scoring Ghana’s opener a...
Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami Internation...
2026 WC: Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal – and Cristiano Ronaldo – out of the World Cup in a heavyweight last-16 tie in Dallas. Spain had failed to create clear-cut openings in a poor second half before Ferran Torres played in the Arsenal midfielder, who […]
Partey visa ban: We are racing against time – Ablakwa reveals barely 48hrs to Ghana’s opener
The government of Ghana has intensified high-level diplomatic engagements with Canada in a race against time to secure entry clearance for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana’s opening match against Panama at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17.
Late Kamada goal helps Japan snatch draw against Netherlands
Daichi Kamada grabbed a priceless equaliser as Japan twice came from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw with Netherlands in a Group F opener that exploded into life in the second half in Dallas. The Dutch had the best moments of a low-key first period, with Donyell Malen twice going close while Keito Nakamura fizzed […]
Estevao’s World Cup in serious doubt due to Chelsea forward’s hamstring injury
Estevao’s participation at the World Cup with Brazil is in serious doubt due to the hamstring injury the Chelsea forward suffered during Saturday’s defeat by Manchester United. Sources briefed on the injury say that Estevao has suffered a grade four hamstring injury, which would mean the 18-year-old is highly unlikely...
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2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Toronto ahead of Panama opener [Photos]
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Toronto as they step up preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening Group L fixture against Panama. The squad moved into the Canadian city on Monday after wrapping up their training camp in Rhode Island. The team had been based in the United States since their […]
Kenpong Travel and Tours has track record to deliver for 2026 World Cup – Dafeamekpor
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has described Kenpong Travel and Tours as a reliable and experienced travel management company capable of delivering on its package for football fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.