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WAFCON 2026: Tanzania stun South Africa as Côte d’Ivoire make winning return
The two results transformed the complexion of one of the competition's most competitive groups, leaving Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round of matches while South Africa and Burkina Faso were left searching for a response.
Photos: GFA unveils new Black Stars Coach Carlos Queiroz
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association, on Thursday, April 23, officially unveiled the new head coach of the Black Stars at a ceremony held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
Boston to charge fans $95 for bus to Gillette Stadium during the World Cup
Boston’s World Cup host committee has announced it will be providing a bus service to and from Gillette Stadium during the World Cup, for which they will charge passengers $95 per seat. Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) confirmed it intended to quadruple its usual prices for a ro...
Police arrest gang leader, accomplice over deadly attack on Berekum Chelsea team bus
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a suspected gang leader and an accomplice linked to the armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, an incident that led to the death of footballer Dominic Frimpong. The attack occurred on the Bibiani–Goaso road last Sunday after the Ghana Premier League si...
2026 WC: We must have the right preparations – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for a detailed and disciplined build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that every aspect of preparation will be crucial as the Black Stars aim for success on football’s biggest stage. Ghana are set to make their fifth appearance at the tournament, which will be hosted a...
Gov’t releases over GH¢76M to support Black Stars’ World Cup campaign
The John Mahama government, through the Ministry of Finance, has authorised the release of GH₵ 76,466,919.20 to support the Senior National Football Team, the Black Stars.
Japan World Cup 2026 team guide
The Plan Japan are no longer at a stage where speaking openly about “winning the World Cup” invites ridicule. Their historic victories over Germany and Spain in 2022 proved that they are capable of producing much more than just a one-off upset. Over nearly eight years in charge the head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, has buil...
Lawrence Ati-Zigi named 2026 FIFA World Cup’s best shot-stopper
Ghana international goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi emerged as the most effective shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico following an outstanding individual campaign. The St. Gallen goalkeeper topped the tournament’s goals prevented rankings with a score of 2.35, a metric that meas...
Ecuador World Cup 2026 team guide
The planEcuador’s La Tri arrive at the 2026 World Cup as one of the most solid and respected teams in Conmebol. They finished second in the qualifiers behind Argentina (despite the points deduction from the 2022 Byron Castillo case), standing out for having one of the continent’s best defences and, by mid-May, a long u...
I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz
Newly outdoored Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has said his focus is on winning football matches and not specific styles. The Portuguese coach has joined Ghana on a four-month contract to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup. Even before he starts work, Queiroz’s name has been associated with defensive, compact football....
New Black Stars coach calls for unity in World Cup push
The new head coach of the country’s national team, the Black Stars, Carlos Queiroz, has said he is optimistic of achieving success if he receives the necessary support from all stakeholders.
PSG vs Liverpool: Date, time and everything you need to know about the Champions League quarterfinal
Two European giants collide in Paris in a clash where form, confidence, and individual brilliance could decide everything. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, with Spanish referee José Sánchez in charge. The Parisian stadium will ho...