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Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed – who has 57 million subscribers on YouTube and 53 million followers on TikTok – has live-streamed matches during...
2026 WC: ‘Talented’ Black Stars squad can shock any country – Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars have the quality and unity to surprise several top nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old, who enjoyed a standout season with Manchester City, has been named in Ghana’s final squad for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. G...
2026 Commonwealth Games: Samson Deen hails ‘remarkable’ Farida Iddriss for para swimming spot
The nation’s para sports reached a historic milestone as athlete Promise Aheto became the first-ever Ghanaian to qualify for the Commonwealth Games in para swimming.
2026 WC: Argentina survive huge scare to beat Cabo Verde in five-goal extra-time thriller
Holders Argentina needed an own goal in extra-time to squeeze into the round of 16 with a 3-2 victory after Cabo Verde had threatened one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all-time. Lionel Messi had marked a night of personal milestones with a magnificent opener to break the African minnows’ resistance, collecting Li...
2026 WC: Queiroz makes four changes as Ghana name strong XI for Colombia clash
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has made four changes to his starting line-up for the Black Stars’ FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium on Friday night. Lawrence Ati-Zigi returns in goal after recovering from the injury he sustained during Ghana’s opening Group L match against Pa...
Arsenal trio among six on player of the year shortlist
Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association men’s player of the year award alongside Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. Earlier this month, Fernandes, 31, won the Football Writers’ Association’s...
2026 WC: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals after a goalless game was decided by a penalty shootout, which the European side won 4-3 against Colombia. After a cagey 120 minutes, The A-Team ultimately showed more precision with their penalties and reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since...
Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
Rarely has a team arrived at a World Cup carrying as much political baggage as Iran. Until this week, the host nation, the United States, had been at war with the country. The team has faced visa problems. They have had to relocate their base camp. And when they take to the pitch here in […]
Black Stars: GFA ExCo member says new coach to be named within three weeks
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to name a new head coach for the Black Stars within the next three weeks, according to Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong. The position became vacant following the dismissal of Otto Addo after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in their final friendly of the March...
Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures released
Reigning champions Medeama SC will kick off the defence of their crown with a difficult away trip to Dreams FC, while runners-up Bibiani Gold Stars also face a stern opening assignment on the road against Bechem United.
2026 WC: Antoine Semenyo named Man of the Match as Ghana edge Panama in opener
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match following an influential display in Ghana’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions kicked off their Group L campaign at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday and secured all three po...
Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.