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CAF President Motsepe hails Ghana’s 2026 World Cup performance
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Ghana and other African nations that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their performances as a significant milestone for football on the continent. Africa was represented by a record 10 teams at the expanded tournament, with...
2026 WC: England players to shake hands with Thomas Partey
England players will shake hands with Thomas Partey before their second World Cup group game against Ghana. Partey missed Ghana’s first Group L game against Panama in Toronto after being denied entry into Canada because he is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault in the UK. England’s Declan Rice and Bukayo...
Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup
The World Cup has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service (SMPS) has found.
Black Stars must start 2030 World Cup preparations now – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Black Stars to begin preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup immediately, stressing that sustained planning and continuity will be key to building on the team’s impressive showing at the 2026 tournament. His remarks follow Ghana’s exit from the World Cup in North America, wh...
Argentina, World Cup fans on tenterhooks as Messi limps off
Argentina national team supporters around the world are now holding their breath after Lionel Messi exited the field of Nu Stadium on Sunday night with an apparent discomfort in his left leg. Inter Miami CF triumphed 6-4 over Philadelphia Union on Sunday in the final Major League Soccer game before the 2026 FIFA World...
2026 WC: Black Stars are here to win – Sports Minister confident ahead of Colombia clash
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s national team, the Ghana national football team, as they prepare for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana have advanced to the Round of 32 for the first time since 2010 and will face Colombia on Saturday, July 4,...
Late Welsh equaliser denies Carlos Queiroz winning start as Ghana draw 1-1 in Cardiff
Carlos Queiroz’s first match in charge of Ghana’s Black Stars ended in frustration as Wales scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night. The encounter formed part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the Unite...
2026 WC: Our real tournament starts against Colombia – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for defensive improvements and greater sharpness in attack as Ghana prepare for their decisive FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Colombia on Saturday. Ghana fell 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L fixture, with Petar Sučić and Nikola Vlašić finding the net to ca...
Spain beat Austria for first World Cup knockout win since 2010
Spain won a knockout match at the men's World Cup for the first time in 16 years, cruising past Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16.
Dangerous US heatwave looms over 4 July holiday, World Cup and Swift wedding
Government has appointed Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations at the Ghana Armed Forces, to spearhead a nationwide flood mitigation exercise as part of efforts to strengthen the country's response to recurring floods and protect lives and property during the rainy season.
U-17 WWC: Black Maidens to play Brazil, Canada and Norway in Group C
Ghana’s Black Maidens have been drawn into a challenging Group C for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where they will face Canada, Brazil and Norway in the tournament to be staged in Morocco. The draw presents a stern test for the two-time African finalists as they prepare to represent Ghana on the global […]
2026 WC: Why Thomas Partey is selected despite rape allegation charges – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to include Thomas Partey in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite the midfielder facing rape and sexual assault charges in England. Partey has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving allegations made...