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Govt allocates $13m to Black Stars for 2026 World Cup

The Government of Ghana has earmarked GH₵150 million ($13m) for the Black Stars as part of the country’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World...

Govt to construct new stadia in 2026 – Ato Forson

Ghana is set to build three new modern stadiums in 2026 as part of a fresh push to expand sports infrastructure across the country. Finance...

Nigeria face DR Congo for World Cup inter-confederation spot

Nigeria will play DR Congo on Sunday with the winner to represent Africa in the World Cup inter-confederation play-offs. On Thursday, Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1...

Late DR Congo winner ends Cameroon’s World Cup bid

Chancel Mbemba was the hero with the late winner as DR Congo beat Cameroon 1-0 to set up a meeting with Nigeria in the...

Nigeria beat Gabon to keep alive 2026 World Cup hopes

Nigeria advanced to the final of African play-offs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup following a dramatic 4-1 win over Gabon after extra time. Chidera...

France see off Ukraine to clinch World Cup place

Kylian Mbappe scored twice - including a Panenka penalty - while Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike got his first goal for France as they secured a...

Haaland scores as Norway all but seal first World Cup spot in 28 years

Norway have all but qualified for a first World Cup in 28 years as doubles from Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth sealed a comfortable...

2025 Kirin Cup: Otto Addo evaluates fitness of late arrivals ahead of Japan clash

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has addressed the late arrival of key players ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendlies against Japan and South...

Brandon Thomas-Asante named PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month

Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has been named the PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month for October. The 26-year-old forward scored six goals during the...

It will be a tight game, but we will beat Japan – Otto Addo

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has acknowledged the challenge posed by Japan but expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to secure victory. The team...

Black Stars ready, not taking Japan and South Korea friendlies lightly – GFA

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has assured that the Black Stars are approaching their upcoming friendlies against Japan...

Sports Minister expresses disappointment in local league standards

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed concern over the state of youth football and Ghana’s domestic league, citing persistent challenges...

Former GFA Technical Director urges support for Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Francis Oti Akenteng, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars coach Otto Addo...

GFA confirms government did not fund Black Stars’ Japan, South Korea friendlies

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that the government did not provide funding for the Black Stars’...

2025 AFCON: LOC and CAF announce free e-Visa via YALLA App for fans

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) together with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), has announced...

Curry outshines Wembanyama as Warriors edge Spurs

Stephen Curry scored 46 points as the Golden State Warriors inflicted a first home NBA defeat of the season on the San Antonio Spurs. The...

Fifa accused of creating ‘fake’ player unions

Fifa has been accused of undermining plans to tackle player welfare issues by consulting with "fake" unions. World players' union Fifpro said the governing body...

‘I don’t feel pressure of being Ronaldinho’s son’

Hull City academy winger Joao Mendes has said he does not feel extra pressure because he is the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho. The 20-year-old...

African heavyweights chase World Cup lifeline in Morocco

The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters a critical phase for four African nations as Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo gather...

Kirin Cup: Black Stars hold first training ahead of Japan clash

The Black Stars held their first training session on Wednesday as they stepped up preparations for the upcoming Kirin Cup clash against Japan. Eighteen players...

No winning bonuses for Black Stars players for Japan, South Korea friendlies – Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that no winning bonuses have been allocated for the Black Stars’...

GFA clarifies absence of key players from Black Stars squad for Japan and South Korea friendlies

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has clarified the reasons behind the exclusion of some senior Black Stars players...

Sarah Nyarko shines bright: Named Best Player at WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup

Black Princesses midfielder Sarah Nyarko has been named the Overall Best Player at the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup held in Benin. The Dreamz Ladies...

Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off

Nigeria players and technical staff boycotted training on Tuesday, just two days before their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup play-off against Gabon in Morocco. The...

Messi return to Barcelona unrealistic – president

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says it is "unrealistic" that record goalscorer Lionel Messi will return to the club, but he wants to hold a...

18 players arrive in Black Stars camp ahead of Japan friendly on Friday

Eighteen players have arrived at the Black Stars’ camp at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nagoya as the team steps up preparations for...

GH¢20 million loan was secured to help Ghana Premier League clubs – Sports Minister reveals

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that a loan facility of GH₵20 million was secured to support the ongoing Ghana...

I will not recommend flying supporters to World Cup – Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the government will not allocate funds to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026...

Black Stars to hold first training today ahead of Japan, South Korea friendlies

The Black Stars of Ghana will open their training camp in Nagoya today, Wednesday, November 12, as preparations commence for their international friendlies against...

Lionel Messi: Sudden Barcelona exit ‘not how I imagined it’

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to return to live in Barcelona in the future, explaining that his sudden departure from the LaLiga club in 2021...

Arsenal and Palace games moved to ease congestion

The Premier League has agreed to move games involving Arsenal and Crystal Palace in December to ease fixture congestion. Arsenal's trip to Everton and Palace's...

Webb backs officials over disallowed Liverpool goal

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says it was "not unreasonable" for Virgil van Dijk's goal to be disallowed for offside against Manchester City...

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar in hospital with heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar is stable in hospital after falling ill with a heart issue. The 34-year-old became unwell while undergoing physical testing...

Aduana FC confirms departure of assistant coach W.O. Tandoh

Aduana FC has announced the departure of assistant coach W. O. Tandoh from the club’s technical staff. The Dormaa-based side expressed gratitude for Tandoh’s dedication...

Chris Hughton: Otto Addo is a good coach

Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has praised Otto Addo, describing him as an exceptional tactician. Addo faced intense scrutiny after Ghana failed to qualify...

Partey, Kudus, others left out as Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Japan, South Korea friendlies

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for this month’s international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. The matches form part of...

Hearts of Oak must support Didi Dramani – Aziz Haruna Futa

Former Hearts of Oak National Chapter Committee (NCC) chairman, Aziz Haruna Futa, has called on the club’s hierarchy to throw their full support behind head...

Derrick Kohn rejoins Black Stars ahead of Japan and South Korea friendlies

Left-back Derrick Kohn has been called up to the Black Stars for Ghana’s upcoming friendlies, Union Berlin have confirmed. The German-born defender is expected to...

WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup: Black Princesses end campaign with defeat to Nigeria

The Black Princesses suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Falconets of Nigeria in their final group game of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup. Ghana...

Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘1 or 2’ years left, ’26 World Cup his last

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has one or two years left in the game and has said the 2026 World Cup will "definitely" be his last. The...