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Fans erupt in cheers as Black Stars hold England at Adom FM/Asempa FM World Cup watch party[Photos]
Football fans gathered in their numbers at Electroland on the Spintex Road on Tuesday, June 23, as Adom FM\ Asempa FM hosted an exciting watch party for Ghana’s crucial Group L clash against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The atmosphere was vibrant from kickoff, with supporters dressed in Ghana colours passionatel...
2026 WC: Record-breaker Ronaldo ends goal drought as double helps Portugal sink Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helped Portugal thrash Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old made history when he opened the scoring in the sixth minute, sweeping in a low half-volley at the near post from Joao Cancelo’s cross from the right. Ronaldo’s strike also meant he becam...
Senegal win can help fans ‘trust’ US World Cup bid, says Pochettino
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States’ impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal Sunday can help the American public trust in their national team as the country prepares to host the World Cup. The US, along with Canada and Mexico, is co-hosting the tournament which kicks off June 11, with hopes high that star...
2026 WC: Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey was booed by England fans as he made his first appearance at this year’s World Cup, having missed his nation’s first game at the tourname...
Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad
Algeria have handed Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - a call-up to his first World Cup.
England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel advised his World Cup players to go on holiday in United States time zones before the tournament, to help the acclimatisation process.
2026 WC: I hope Ghana beats England – Michael Essien
Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their Group L showdown with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while admitting the encounter will be a stern test. Ghana are set to face the Three Lions on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in what is expected to be […]
2026 WC: We must aim to play in the final – Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah says the playing body is not heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup merely to participate, but to compete at the highest level, with ambitions stretching as far as the final. The left-back, who plays for AJ Auxerre, believes progress must be measured step by step, starting with a strong [...
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
GCB Bank donates GH¢5 million to Black Stars ahead of World Cup
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, in a symbolic gesture highlighting the unifying power of sport across the country.
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
Fans from five African nations heading to the United States for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just got a potential $15,000 (£11,100) reprieve - provided they already have a match ticket for the finals.
2026 WC: Stay humble and deliver for Ghana – Marcel Desailly tells Semenyo
Former France international and World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has tipped Antoine Semenyo to be one of Ghana’s standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but has warned the Manchester City forward against allowing his growing reputation to overshadow the collective goals of the Black Stars. Semenyo heads into the...