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2026 WC: Canada thrash nine-man Qatar but Marsch in tears over Kone injury
Ismael Kone’s serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0. With the co-hosts already leading 3-0 in Vancouver and with a man advantage, Qatar’s Assim Omer Madibo and Kone both challenged for the ball, resulti...
2026 WC: I’m not confident in Black Stars — Ex-Sports Minister
Former Ghana Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has cast uncertainty over the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is unconvinced by the current squad’s readiness for the tournament. Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at football’s global showpiece, have been drawn in Group L alongside...
CK Akonnor guides Gor Mahia to Kenyan Premier League title
Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor has guided Gor Mahia to a historic 22nd Kenyan Premier League title, sealing the championship with two matches still remaining in the season. The coronation was confirmed on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after nearest rivals AFC Leopards suffered a 2–1 defeat to APS Bomet. The result left Leopard...
2026 WC: We can beat any top team – Ghana Forward Antoine Semenyo
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed a strong belief that the Black Stars are capable of matching and defeating any opposition at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with FIFA, the Manchester City striker said his focus is on competing at the highest level and proving Ghana’s quality on the global...
2026 WC: We have quality to compete – Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana have the quality to compete strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team prepares for the global tournament in North America. Ghana secured qualification for the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup despite the disappointment of missing out on the upcoming Africa Cup...
Tariq Lamptey targets return to top form after joining QPR
Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has set his sights on rediscovering his best form after completing a move to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old defender joined QPR after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that disrupted his spell at Italian S...
2026 WC: We are here to make history, says Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on his players to embrace the weight of national expectation, urging them to commit fully to the task of “making history” as Ghana prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a motivational talk to the squad, the experienced manager reflected on Ghana’s previous World Cup a...
Mahama backs Black Stars to win AFCON, World Cup with squad stability
President John Dramani Mahama has called for continuity in the Black Stars, expressing confidence that the national team can develop into a title-winning side if its current squad and technical team are retained.
2026 WC: I am confident Ghana can shock England – Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can get a result against England as their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign gathers pace. His comments come after Ghana opened their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama at the BMO Field on Wednesday night,...
‘We know how to do it now’ – Azamati hails Ghana’s 4th straight World Championships qualification
Benjamin Azamati has expressed his delight after Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships. Ghana finished second behind China in 38.09 seconds to book their place at next year’s championships in Beijing. The quartet of Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amo...
Black Maidens stun Senegal on penalty shootout to secure U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification
The Black Maidens have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Senegal 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. The hard-fought victory sees Ghana return to the global showpiece after missing out on the previous two editions, with the team booking i...
Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twice
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament.