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John Dumelo provides free DStv, giant screens and kenkey meals for Ayawaso West World Cup fans
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Setor Dumelo, has announced a comprehensive package for his constituents to enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including free meals prepared by 13 kenkey sellers across the constituency.
2026 WC: Sports Ministry calls for FIFA intervention after Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada ahead of Panama clash
Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene following the denial of entry into Canada for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the country’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The development means the 33-year-old will be unavailable for Ghana’s Group L opener against Panam...
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. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his...
2026 WC: Gideon Mensah hails Ghana’s resilience after winning start
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has praised the determination and resilience of his teammates following Ghana’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions made a winning start to their fifth appearance at the Mundial on Wednesday night at BM...
Ghana can win 2026 World Cup but … – Charles Akonnor
Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has expressed confidence that Ghana can mount a serious challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that a strong start will be key to their chances. Akonnor, who currently manages Gor Mahia, said the team’s prospects at the tournament—co-hosted by the United States,...
2026 WC: Caleb Yirenkyi is the ideal replacement for Thomas Partey – Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has tipped Caleb Yirenkyi as the ideal candidate to replace Thomas Partey in the Black Stars midfield for their opening FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Panama. Ghana will be without Partey for the crucial encounter after the midfielder was denied entry into Canada due to...
Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport, but Somalia is...
2026 WC: Black Stars are focused despite Partey’s visa saga – Kofi Adams
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars remain in high spirits despite the controversy surrounding Thomas Partey’s visa denial by Canada ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama. Canadian authorities reportedly refused the midfielder entry due to o...
Black Stars open camp in Wales ahead of World Cup friendly
The early arrivals include Jordan Ayew, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya and Alidu Seidu, who were seen in a video circulating on social media.
Jordan Ayew takes centre stage as Ghana end 16-year wait for another World Cup knockout game
For almost his entire international career, Jordan Ayew has lived in the shadow of Ghana’s greatest FIFA World Cup generation. On Friday, in Kansas City, against Colombia, he finally gets the opportunity that his predecessors enjoyed in 2010: A World Cup knockout match. It’s a remarkable full-circle moment for one of.....
2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s visa denial will not break Black Stars’ spirit – Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome the setback arising from Thomas Partey’s visa denial and channel the disappointment into a stronger performance when Ghana opens its FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17. Speaking on T...
2026 WC: Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at this summer’s World Cup. Embolo, booked in the first half, was sent off after 72 minutes of his country’s quarter-final defeat by Argentina following a second yellow card for simulation. The caution was i...