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NSA boss urges Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has called on Ghanaians to maintain a positive outlook and offer full support to the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana are set for their fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament, where they have been drawn...
2026 WC: Black Stars can make it to the semifinals – Paul Reverson
Black Stars goalkeeper Paul Reverson has expressed confidence in Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boldly predicting that the four-time African champions can reach the semi-finals or go even further. Ghana will make its fifth appearance at the global tournament, which will be hosted across the United States,...
25 Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for 2026 World Cup seek asylum
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The applications form part of 175 asylum claims filed by foreign nationals who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval linked...
Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric.
Gov’t sets Thursdays for receiving World Cup fund pledges
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in managing funds raised to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Black Stars to contribute part of World Cup bonuses to Sports Fund – Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that members of the Black Stars will contribute a percentage of their 2026 FIFA World Cup bonuses to the newly established Sports Fund. The deduction, according to the Minister, is in line with provisions under the new Sports Act, which requires a percenta...
Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review – Wenger
Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will review their impact after the tournament. Fifa brought in mandatory three-minute hydration breaks for the World Cup, regardless of conditions, for all matches played at stadiums in the United States,...
2026 WC: We will give our best to go far – Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen
Black Stars defender Derrick Luckassen has stressed that Ghana’s World Cup journey should not stop at mere qualification, insisting the team is aiming much higher despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match on Saturday night in Philadelphia. The four-time African champions fell short against the 2018 W...
Roger De Sa: South African trainer agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach
Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa will join Carlos Queiroz as his assistant coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the South African website Kickoff, Roger De Sa, who previously assisted Queiroz at previous jobs, has concluded negotiations with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after agreeing on...
Henderson not ruled out of World Cup despite breaking arm
Jordan Henderson has not been ruled out of playing for England again during the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a broken arm.
Gideon Mensah shifts focus to AFCON Qualifiers after Black Stars’ World Cup exit
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup exit by turning their attention to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time African champions saw their World Cup campaign come to an end following a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in...