World Cup
Stories in this category
Morocco’s World Cup success reflects Africa’s long struggle for recognition – Herbert Mensah
The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has described Morocco’s impressive FIFA World Cup campaign as a victory not only for the North African nation but for the entire African continent, saying it demonstrates how far African sport has come in overcoming decades of exclusion and prejudice. Speaking on the perfo...
Ghana Sports Fund boss rallies support for Black Stars despite Croatia defeat
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, has urged Ghanaians to remain firmly behind the Black Stars, describing the team’s performance against Croatia in the Unity Cup tournament in the United States as encouraging despite the defeat. Speaking to journalists after the match, Dr. Wuaku said the...
Argentina stun England with two late goals to advance to World Cup final
Argentina produced another stunning comeback as the defending champions broke English hearts to reach a second successive World Cup final. Time appeared to be running out after Anthony Gordon’s opener left Argentina trailing deep into the second half. But the world champions once again dragged themselves back from the...
Otto Addo sacked!
The Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria and Germany in March.
Augustine Arhinful urges Thomas Partey to improve ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has urged Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey to improve his performances ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his display in Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Wales. The experienced midfielder struggled to make a significant impact in Tuesday’s international friendly at the Car...
UEFA World Cup boycott may be raised over FIFA plan
Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.
2026 WC: Saka bags hat-trick as England beat France in 10-goal thriller
In a game that was criticised as a match that nobody wanted to play, England and France combined to produce a 10-goal World Cup classic in the bronze final in Miami. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, and Jude Bellingham set a new England World Cup scoring record as the Three Lions defeated Les Bleus 6-4. […]
2026 WC: Vice President inspires Black Stars ahead of Panama tie
Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars on Tuesday as the team finalised preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. The Black Stars arrived in Toronto earlier in the day from Rhode Island, where they had been holding a trai...
2026 WC: We will showcase our strength against Panama – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to demonstrate their quality when they face Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions begin their campaign against the Central American side at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, with exp...
Black Stars could win AFCON and World Cup if current squad is maintained – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in the future of the Black Stars, insisting that the team has the quality to achieve greater success if the current squad is maintained and given the necessary support. The President’s comments follow Ghana’s impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where...
If we have the ball, we attack – Queiroz outlines Black Stars philosophy
The new head coach of the country’s national team, the Black Stars, Carlos Queiroz, has advised the players of the national team, Black Stars to observe the rules of football in the upcoming world cup.
Kumasi to experience more outages after World Cup as ECG, GRIDCo prepare critical transmission projects
Parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) prepare to commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in June this year. The move forms part of broader efforts to improve power supply in the region, where...