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FIFA set to introduce an extra yellow-card amnesty in upcoming World Cup
All yellow cards are expected to be wiped at the end of the World Cup group stages and after the quarter-finals to reduce the chance of players missing knockout matches. The new rules around suspensions for accumulated bookings at this year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico are due to be discussed an...
Black Stars could have made an impact if Carlos Queiroz was appointed earlier – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the Black Stars could have achieved a better result at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if head coach Carlos Queiroz had been appointed earlier. The experienced Portuguese coach, 73, replaced Otto Addo in April, only weeks before Ghana’s participation in the global tournament....
2026 WC: Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Thomas Partey’s visa denial response
The government has intensified its criticism of FIFA over the decision by Canada to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the situation as a troubling precedent that threatens the integrity of international sporting competitions. Minister for S...
World Cup fever meets power anxiety: Ho residents plead for stable electricity
With anticipation building ahead of the FIFA World Cup, residents of Ho, particularly football enthusiasts and business operators, are appealing to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCO) to urgently address persistent low-voltage challenges affecting the Municipality.
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
Sports Minister rallies support for Black Stars for World Cup opener
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign.
Can FIFA’s friendship with the White House save the World Cup?
FIFA officials are reportedly attempting to leverage President Gianni Infantino’s relationship with Donald Trump to broker a “moratorium” on ICE raids during this summer’s World Cup. The proposal comes as world football’s governing body faces mounting internal and external criticism over its proximity to the U.S. admin...
We faced teams that had been building for years – Kofi Adams explains Ghana’s World Cup reality
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has attributed Ghana’s World Cup struggles to the advantage enjoyed by opponents who had spent years building stable teams and developing strong partnerships among players.
‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
2026 WC: Godwin Attram backs Queiroz to steer Black Stars beyond group stage
Former Ghana striker Godwin Attram has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, backing newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz to deliver on expectations. Ghana, four-time African champions, are set to make their fifth appearance at football’s biggest...
2026 WC: Black Stars capable of making knockout qualification – Ex-Kotoko coach
Former Dreams FC and Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito believes Ghana has what it takes to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team approaches the tournament with the right mentality. The Black Stars are set to make their fifth appearance at football’s biggest global competit...