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Black Queens arrive in Morocco for final WAFCON 2026 preparations
Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have arrived in Morocco to begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team, led by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, will hold a pre-tournament training camp aimed at fine-tuning tactics, im...
Karaga MP sends top 3 players for trials abroad
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency, has announced that the best player, best goalkeeper and top scorer of the Tumalana Community Games tournament will be sent to Dubai or Qatar for football trials. “Best player, best goalkeeper and top scorer will be sent...
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira. Thousands of fans arrived at the legendary Azteca stadium in Mexico City with a real sense of excitement and anticipation to watch the World Cup on their home turf for […]
Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal
Real Madrid have confirmed the reappointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. The 63-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will begin work when the squad return for pre-season training on 13 July. Real Madrid have paid Benfica £13m (15m euros) in compensation to bring the Portuguese head coach back to the Bernabeu –...
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Where to start? Perhaps towards the end of April when Hervé Renard was fired as head coach and then replaced by Georgios Donis. The Greek winger, formerly of Blackburn Rovers, will pick his squad without overseeing a game. Renard was in charge from 2019 to 2023 and oversaw that famous win over Argentina […]
Uruguay World Cup 2026 team guide
The plan Marcelo Bielsa has left his indelible mark on this Uruguay team. His 4-3-3 system is built for direct football, allowing his side to press their opponents high up the field and chase the ball at all times. There is no let-up in attacking when Uruguay have possession themselves. It has been a rollercoaster […]
Villa agree loan deal for Chelsea winger Garnacho
Aston Villa have agreed a loan deal for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an obligation to buy. The 22-year-old has already completed a medical in Birmingham and has pre-agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park if the loan deal becomes permanent. The terms of the obligation to...
2026 WC: Ghana v Colombia preview
Ghana will take on Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last 16 and a meeting with either Switzerland or Algeria at stake. The encounter will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations, adding further significance to a […]
WAFU B U20: Maxwell Konadu admits Ghana’s tactics backfired after Nigeria defeat
Ghana suffered the setback in their opening Group B fixture at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, on Monday, with Konadu acknowledging that defensive mistakes played a major role in the outcome.
WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maxwell Konadu confident Black Satellites will bounce back after Nigeria defeat
Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu remains confident Ghana can recover from their disappointing start to the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Nigeria in their opening Group B fixture. Ghana fell to the defending champions at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Iv...
Nubia Adjei earns Olympic Solidarity Scholarship ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Ghanaian swimmer Nubia Adjei has taken a huge step towards the Olympic Games after earning an Olympic Scholarship for Athletes ahead of Los Angeles 2028.
Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo Bonito
Every four years, Brazil arrive to the World Cup carrying two bags: one filled with talent, the other weighed down by expectations. The talent changes. The burden doesn’t. Every new generation inherits the same impossible standard. Fanatics expect samba in football boots. They expect elasticos, no-look passes, outrageo...