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Honduras friendly cancellation deals blow to Ghana’s World Cup preparations

Ghana’s final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Honduras withdrew from a planned international friendly scheduled for June...

GFA sets round-of-16 target for Black Stars at 2026 World Cup

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has revealed that Ghana’s baseline objective at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz will make our nation proud – Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has expressed strong confidence that head coach Carlos Queiroz will steer the Black...

2027 WC: Decision to sack Otto Addo was unfortunate – Henry Asante Twum

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it would have preferred to see Otto Addo remain in charge of the Black Stars for the 2026...

NSA boss urges Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has called on Ghanaians to maintain a positive outlook and offer full support...

Paul Reverson eyes future Black Stars roles despite World Cup snub

Promising Ghanaian goalkeeper Paul Reverson has expressed disappointment after missing out on Ghana’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists he...

2026 WC: Black Stars can make it to the semifinals – Paul Reverson

Black Stars goalkeeper Paul Reverson has expressed confidence in Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boldly predicting that the four-time African champions...

2026 WC: Black Stars can defy the odds – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars' ability to exceed expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected

Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030. Mourinho,...

‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway...

Former Hearts of Oak board member and Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi-Bonte II passes away

Former Hearts of Oak Board and Management Member, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, who also served as the Gbese Mantse, has passed away after a short...

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious and doing well’ after collapsing on pitch

Christian Eriksen is conscious and “doing well under the circumstances” after collapsing on the pitch during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday, the...

Iran’s World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iran's Fifa World Cup 2026 football team have landed in Mexico amid an ongoing row over visas and access to the stadiums in the...

2026 WC: Black Stars to face Honduras in final warm-up game ahead of tournament

The Black Stars of Ghana will conclude their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Honduras on June 9,...

Ghana has a chance to win 2026 World Cup, says ‘confident’ GFA president Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has declined to dismiss the Black Stars’ chances of going all the way at the...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz must build cohesion among players – David Accam

Former Ghana international David Accam has urged Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to prioritise team cohesion as Ghana step up preparations for the...

Opta predicts Ghana’s chances of winning 2026 World Cup

Sports data platform Opta has published statistical projections for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering an early picture of how nations may fare at...

2026 WC: Black Stars must rise to the occasion – Stephen Appiah

Former captain and Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, has called on the national team to rise to the occasion...

I was just doing my job – Laryea Kingston reflects on guiding Uganda to qualify for U-17 World Cup over Ghana

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has spoken about the emotional challenge of leading Uganda’s U-17 national team to victory over Ghana's Black Starlets, a...

I don’t compare myself to Andre or my father – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has reiterated his determination to create his own legacy in football, insisting he has never sought to emulate his...

FIFA to allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash over ban

Football fans will be allowed to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada after criticism over a...

2026 WC: There is something special coming – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes Ghana is on the brink of a major breakthrough as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World...

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

Iran has accused the US of denying visas to "integral" members of its national football team's backroom staff, hours after Washington confirmed Iranian players...

ArthurLegacy Sports praises Como 1907’s visit to Ghana to inspire next generation

A unique week-long programme aimed at inspiring young people through football, culture and community engagement will see Italian club Como 1907 visit Ghana as...

GFA unveils Black Stars squad numbers for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the squad numbers for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain...

Mourinho files European human rights complaint over Turkish fine and ban

Jose Mourinho has filed a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions he received while coaching Turkish club Fenerbahce. The Strasbourg-based...

Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?

Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m (£265m) for releasing players to take part in the 2026 World Cup - and for allowing them...

Perez promises biggest deal in Real Madrid’s history

Florentino Perez has promised to make a club-record offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday. He said he...

Fifa regrets free ticket error but demands fans pay

Fifa has admitted an error on its website allowed 60 fans to purchase World Cup tickets for free. Football's world governing body has cancelled the...

Arsenal trio among six on player of the year shortlist

Arsenal's Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award alongside Manchester United's...

Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha. The German side made enquries about a potential move for the teenager, but sources have...

I am not here because of my father’s legacy – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has rejected suggestions that his long-standing place in Ghana’s national team is a result of his family name, insisting...

Real Madrid explore move for Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi

Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly made contact with former midfielder Michael Essien as they step up their interest in highly rated Ghanaian youngster...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz must be firm – David Accam

Former Black Stars winger David Accam has backed head coach Carlos Queiroz to take a firm, authoritative approach as Ghana prepares for the 2026...

2026 WC: Black Stars have individual players and not a team – David Accam

Former Black Stars forward David Accam has expressed concern over Ghana’s form and overall cohesion as the team builds up to the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: ‘Talented’ Black Stars squad can shock any country – Antoine Semenyo

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars have the quality and unity to surprise several top nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...

2026 WC: We have to show our quality against our opponents – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghana’s squad to rise to the occasion and demonstrate their quality as they prepare for the 2026...

Charles Akonnor named Kenya Coach of the Season after guiding Gor Mahia to league title

Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor has been crowned Kenya's Coach of the Season after leading Gor Mahia to a record-extending 22nd Kenyan Premier League title. The former...

Sunderland chairman leads delegation to Parliament as Ghana eyes stronger football ties

Chairman and owner of English Premier League club Sunderland AFC, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, has led a high-powered delegation to pay a courtesy call on the...

FIFA to debut fan-centric pre-match ceremony at FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA has unveiled a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026, designed to deepen the connection between players and...