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‘We want to make a statement’ – Semenyo on Austria friendly
Ghana will face Austria in the first of two friendly games in the March international break, with the games forming part of their preparations for the global tournament.
FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee.
Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he knew Fifa's decision to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup would create "a lot of controversy" and could see the resulting "nerves" among his team-mates.
2026 WAFCON: Our ambition is to qualify for the World Cup – Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has emphatically said they are aiming at securing qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Ghana’s senior female national team are currently in Morocco preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener on Wednesday evening. The Queens will face debutant si...
Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford’s Jordan Henderson and Brighton’s Danny Welbeck. England midfielder Henderson, 36, has a year left on his Brentford contract but the Bees are willing to let him leave on a free transfer. Ex-England striker Welbeck, 35, is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism fro...
We will improve with time – Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku
Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has called for patience and perspective after Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in their latest 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation match at Cardiff City Stadium. Ghana took a second-half lead through Caleb Yirenkyi after a goalless opening period, but a late lapse in concentration al...
Semenyo eyes bigger targets after breaking Yeboah’s Ghanaian Premier League record
Antoine Semenyo says the achievement of surpassing Tony Yeboah’s long-standing scoring record in the English Premier League has given him greater motivation to inspire the next generation of Ghanaian footballers.
Carlos Queiroz not on $100,000 monthly salary as Black Stars coach – Sources
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is not earning a reported $100,000 monthly salary, according to sources. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially unveiled the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician on Thursday, April 16, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra as the new head coach of Ghana’s senior national team ahead of t...
Sports Minister promises transparent distribution of 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaian diaspora
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has assured that the distribution of about 1,000 World Cup tickets earmarked for Ghanaians living in the diaspora will be handled with full transparency.
Glasgow 2026: Anita Afrifa injury blow hits Team Ghana’s relay hopes
Team Ghana’s chances of fielding its strongest women’s 4x100m relay quartet at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have suffered a major setback after sprinter Anita Afrifa sustained an injury during her opening race on Tuesday, casting doubt on her availability. The 22-year-old sprint star was unable to complete Heat 4 of the...
2026 WC: Ex-GFA boss warns against Kwesi Appiah’s return as Black Stars coach
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, has urged caution over the possible reappointment of Kwesi Appiah as head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The GFA is in search of a new manager following the dismissal of Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties […]
Ghanaian footballer Yaw Yeboah hit with lifetime ban by MLS for betting
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card. MLS said it had received “suspicious betting alerts” and retained a law...