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Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup

Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 to advance to the round of 16 on Monday night. Ismael Saibari...

2026 WC: Our real tournament starts against Colombia – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for defensive improvements and greater sharpness in attack as Ghana prepare for their decisive FIFA World...

2026 WC: Mario Balotelli declares support for Ghana, praises Semenyo at tourney

Former Italy international Mario Balotelli has expressed his strong admiration for Ghana and Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo, praising the striker’s growing influence on...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz calms Antoine Semenyo’s injury fears ahead of Colombia tie

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has moved to ease concerns over Antoine Semenyo’s fitness after the forward appeared to pick up a knock...

2026 WC: We have the quality and talent to beat any opposition – Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante

Brandon Thomas-Asante believes Black Stars have the quality and confidence to make a strong run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team...

2026 WC: GFA announces ticket prices for Ghana’s Round of 32 clash with Colombia

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced ticket prices for the Black Stars' highly anticipated Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the...

Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup

Four-time winners Germany have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a thrilling penalty shootout after it finished 1-1...

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. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, not one of...

US security chief ‘danced happy dance’ after Iran exit

The United States' head of homeland security said he "danced a happy dance" when Iran were eliminated from the World Cup. Iran missed out on...

2026 WC: Martinelli scores dramatic 96th-minute winner to send Brazil into last 16

Brazil battled back from a goal down in Houston to eventually sink Japan in stoppage time and secure their berth in the last 16...

Government’s World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme ends

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced the conclusion of the Government of Ghana's World Cup group-stage ticket support scheme, urging fans seeking...

Former Hearts of Oak and Black Stars Team Manager Saban Quaye passes away

Veteran Ghanaian football administrator Sylvester Nii Saban Quaye, popularly known as Saban Quaye, has passed away after a prolonged illness. The former Hearts of Oak...

Man City appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager

Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager. Maresca has signed a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, and...

Winfried Schafer commends Otto Addo’s influence on Black Stars despite ‘painful’ sack

Former Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer has defended Otto Addo’s tenure with the Ghana national team, insisting the sacked coach made meaningful progress...

Otto Addo dismissal was shocking – Ex-Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer

Former Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer has admitted he was shocked by the Ghana Football Association’s decision to dismiss Otto Addo. Addo, who guided...

2026 WC: We conceded easy goals against Croatia – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to defensive lapses as the key reason behind the Black Stars’ 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their...

2026 WC: Ghana secure at least $13.5m after reaching knockout stage

The Black Stars of Ghana have secured a minimum of $13.5 million in FIFA prize money after booking a place in the Round of...

South Korea president calls for government investigation into World Cup exit as head coach resigns

South Korea president Lee Jae Myung has called for the country’s sports ministry to investigate the national team’s World Cup group-stage exit, with head...

2026 WC: Spain’s Williams criticises tackle that injured him

Nico Williams has criticised Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that injured the Spain winger, who is expected to miss...

Ugarte has ‘most serious injury footballer can face’

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte says he suffered "the most serious injury a footballer can face" while playing at the World Cup for Uruguay. The...

South Africa’s defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Hugo Broos

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side's 1-0 loss to Canada would be his final act at a World Cup, potentially bringing down...

2026 WC: Late Eustaquio goal sends Canada into last 16 with win over South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout...

2026 WC: We wanted to win against Croatia – Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has dismissed claims that Ghana approached their final Group L match against Croatia with anything less than a winning...

FIFA’s 48-team expansion has made World Cup ‘vulgar and ordinary’, says Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, saying it has devalued the qualification process...

Historic achievement for Africa as nine nations reach FIFA World Cup Round of 32

African football will enjoy unprecedented representation in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after nine nations secured places in the knockout phase of...

FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada in the first round of 32 tie. With the...

Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland’s Xhaka

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after it emerged Chelsea have entered talks with the player's camp over a potential move. The Switzerland international,...

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...

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...

Fans rally behind Black Stars at Adom FM, Asempa FM watch party despite Croatia defeat[Photos]

Football fans thronged Electroland on Ring Road in Accra on Saturday, June 27, as Adom FM and Asempa FM hosted a lively watch party...

2026 WC: : Black Stars set up Round of 32 clash with Colombia after narrow loss to Croatia

The Black Stars of Ghana will face Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ending their Group L...

2026 WC: Ghana taste first defeat against Croatia to finish 3rd in Group L

Ghana suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nikola Vlašić's late...

Kane breaks World Cup record as England beat Panama to top group

Harry Kane became England's record World Cup goalscorer as they recovered from an unconvincing start to overcome Panama and finish top of Group L. Jude...

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach following Scotland's exit from the World Cup. The Scottish FA announced his departure in a statement just moments...

2026 WC: Historic win for DR Congo sets up England tie in last 32

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they came from behind...

Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old was substituted during Egypt's...

2026 WC: Ghana secure Round of 32 spot ahead of Croatia clash

The Black Stars of Ghana have officially qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming one of the first...

Ibrahim Mahama seeks Boston Stadium blueprint for new project in Ghana

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has directed him and the Ghana Football Association (GFA)...

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup. The prize for a side representing...

Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench

World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. Messi, 39, leads...