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World Cup: Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
England fans were left frustrated as their side were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have a penalty given against them?
2026 World Cup: We must play to Carlos Queiroz’s instructions – Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed confidence in the tactical direction of head coach Carlos Queiroz, urging his teammates to fully commit to the Portuguese manager’s instructions as Ghana step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, who will compete at the tournament across the United S...
2026 World Cup: No nervousness ahead of Panama opener – Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has dismissed suggestions that the team are feeling nervous ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, insisting the squad is united and fully focused on the task ahead. Ghana, who have been drawn in Group L, will begin their tournament against Panama at BMO Field on June 17,...
Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal’s 28-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich player was named in Senegal’s squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but he missed the tournament with a knee injury. Mane was among the Senegal players who remained on the pitch [...
The World Cup: another African opportunity missed
The story of world cup is not just about the football alone, it is also a story of betrayal and a missed opportunity of continental proportions. The xenophobic attacks on “foreigners” in South Africa, didn’t happen overnight, they are the culmination of years of South Africa failing its fellow Africans, and the cost is...
2026 WC: We must fight for each other – Jerome Opoku rallies Black Stars for England showdown
Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku has called for unity and maximum effort as Ghana prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England. Ghana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at BMO Field, with Caleb Yirenkyi netting a late winner to secure all three points for the […...
Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal
Lionel Messi says he was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter “completely unrelated to football”. The Argentina captain claimed a magnificent hat-trick on his 200th appearance for his country as his side made the perfect start to their World Cup defe...
Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup
UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the 2026 World Cup, after American authorities refused to provide funding.
Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The normal display of African unity in the early stages of a football World Cup was notably absent from social media as many fans from across the continent backed Mexico in the tournament's opening match against South Africa.
Ghana High Commission in Canada receives over 50,000 World Cup ticket requests
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, has disclosed that it has received more than 50,000 expressions of interest from Ghanaians seeking tickets for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a public notice dated June 11, 2026, the Mission said the names and email addresses received are being compiled and forwarded to Gha...
Mexico impressed but wastefulness could cost them — Kwame Plahar
Sports analyst Kwame Plahar has described Mexico’s opening victory over South Africa as solid but not clinical enough, warning that inefficiency in front of goal could prove costly later in the tournament. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (12 June), Plahar said Mexico delivered a “mildly impressive” perf...