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2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz must be firm – David Accam
Former Black Stars winger David Accam has backed head coach Carlos Queiroz to take a firm, authoritative approach as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese tactician was appointed in April on a short-term deal, replacing Otto Addo, and is expected to lead Ghana into the tournament in North America....
2026 WC: Ghana ready for Colombia challenge, says captain Jordan Ayew
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says the Black Stars are fully prepared for their highly anticipated Round of 32 showdown against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions will face the unbeaten South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at the Kansas City Stadium after progressing from Group L in third...
World Cup 2026: The Stars that were a kick away from a semi-final 16 years ago, arrive in USA not as standard-bearers
On June 17, 2006, in Cologne, Germany, Asamoah Gyan chested down a through ball against the Czech Republic and fired past Petr Čech inside 68 seconds.
Switzerland’s Embolo granted approval to travel to US
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Embolo did not travel with the Swiss squad on Tuesday because his Esta – an automated system that determines if an international...
2026 WC: Semenyo lauds Carlos Queiroz’s impact ahead of Ghana’s clasg with Colombia
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has credited head coach Carlos Queiroz with transforming the Black Stars into a more disciplined and resilient side ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia. Queiroz, who took charge of the national team in April after Otto Addo was dismissed in March, has over...
Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
It had become one of the game’s great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No ifs, no buts, no appeals. The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States’ star forward Florian Balogun leaves many unanswered questions. Balogun, sent off in the last-32 win...
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 at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. After a dissapoining loss to Malawi in the semi-finals, Algeria bow out of the competi...
Fifa risking player safety over heat at World Cup – scientists
A group of world-leading scientists have warned Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men’s 2026 World Cup are “inadequate” and could put players at risk of serious harm. In an open letter, external, international experts in health, climate and sports performance say the governing body’s guidelines are out of s...
What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
Falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.
Yusif Sulemana urges action to prevent sports facilities from deteriorating
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has called for urgent intervention to prevent the country's sports facilities from falling into disrepair, warning that some stadiums are steadily deteriorating due to poor maintenance.
Hearts of Oak appoint Ghana legend Richard Kingson as goalkeepers’ coach
The Phobians confirmed the appointment of Kingson, who will join newly appointed Serbian head coach Nebojsa Kapor as preparations continue for the upcoming 2026/27 season.
Ghana’s Brandon Thomas-Asante showing why he belongs in the Premier League with Coventry
There are footballers whose careers seem preordained from the moment they enter an elite academy, and there are others whose rise has been built through patience, perseverance, and an unwavering belief that the destination matters more than the timetable. Ghana’s Brandon Thomas-Asante falls firmly into the second categ...