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2026 WC: Inaki Williams proud of Black Stars despite Round of 32 exit

Forward Inaki Williams has expressed pride in the Black Stars despite their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the team's effort and...

2026 WC: ‘I asked FIFA to review it’ – Trump on Balogun’s reversed red card

United States President Donald Trump has revealed that he personally requested a review of the suspension handed to striker Folarin Balogun, insisting the decision...

Black Queens Coach Kim Björkegren names 27-player provisional squad for 2026 WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has unveiled a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco,...

2026 WC: Jordan Ayew was a disaster – Titus Glover

Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has launched a strong critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the...

Caleb Yirenkyi could move to Europe’s top five leagues this summer – FC Nordsjaelland chief

FC Nordsjaelland sporting director Alexander Riget believes Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is ready to take the next step in his career, revealing the midfielder...

Brandon Thomas-Asante targets Premier League impact after Coventry City’s promotion

Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on making a strong statement in the Premier League after Coventry City sealed promotion by winning...

Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle’s Tonali

Tottenham have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee which could reach £100m. The 26-year-old joins the London club after three seasons with...

Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision – Uefa

Uefa has strongly criticised Fifa's shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable". United States...

Carlo Ancelotti vows to start ‘new cycle’ after Brazil’s World Cup exit

Carlo Ancelotti said he and his backroom team would "continue to do our jobs" after Brazil crashed out of the World Cup in a 2-1 round...

Emotional Neymar announces retirement from international football – ‘I tried’

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway which saw them crash out at the World Cup last-16...

Carlos Queiroz quits Black Stars coaching role after World Cup Round of 32 elimination

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed he is stepping down as Black Stars head coach after deciding not to extend his short-term contract with...

Black Stars will bounce back stronger after World Cup elimination – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to use the disappointment of their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as motivation,...

2026 WC: Bellingham and Kane lead 10-man England to epic win over Mexico

England delivered an extraordinary World Cup victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway, surviving the rarefied air and fervent home support of...

2026 WC: Haaland nets brilliant brace as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarter-finals

Erling Haaland’s brace helped Norway stun five-time champions Brazil, as the Scandinavian outfit booked themselves a first World Cup quarter-final thanks to a 2-1...

Gideon Mensah shifts focus to AFCON Qualifiers after Black Stars’ World Cup exit

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup exit by turning their...

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

It had become one of the game's great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No...

USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended...

Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals

A resurgent Naomi Osaka stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. Japan's Osaka...

Djokovic breaks Federer’s Wimbledon record to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic claimed the all-time record for most men's singles match wins at Wimbledon, but had to overcome moments of visible frustration to beat...

Newcastle sign Toure for £43m – what will he bring to club?

Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim. The Ivory Coast forward is not about to stop grinning, as former Hammarby team-mate...

Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal. While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, the Spanish...

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue...

Santos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd

Chelsea's Andrey Santos is the latest player Manchester United have taken an interest in as they look to address their problem midfield position. With Casemiro...

Ghana lacked team spirit at World Cup, says Kevin-Prince Boateng

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the Black Stars' lack of team spirit was a key factor behind their exit from the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: It’s disappointing – Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s loss to Colombia

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his side’s World Cup elimination as a “disappointing” outcome after the Black Stars were beaten 1-0 by...

Kofi Adams urges Black Stars to stay united after World Cup exit

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to remain united after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a...

2026 WC: Thomas-Asante played when it was necessary – Carlos Queiroz

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has explained Brandon Thomas-Asante’s limited involvement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the forward’s bright impact off...

2026 WC: Black Stars’ performance against Colombia was below average – Asamoah Gyan

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a stinging assessment of Ghana’s performance following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana bowed...

2026 WC: Marvin Senaya’s injury disrupted our game plan against Colombia – Queiroz

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to the early injury to defender Marvin Senaya as a decisive turning point in Ghana’s 1-0...

CAF invites Member Associations to submit bids to host AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has invited its Member Associations (“MAs”) that represent 54 African countries to submit bids to host the CAF...

2026 WC: France overcome stubborn Paraguay to reach quarter-final

World Cup favourites France were made to sweat to book their quarter-final place, but Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved enough to help them past...

Fenerbahce complete deal to sign Ake from Man City

Fenerbahce have signed Netherlands defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth up to £8.5m. The Turkish club have paid around £7m...

Farewell Cape Verde – the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation, but they certainly made a big impact on the 2026 tournament. Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano...

Everton agree £24m deal for Chelsea winger George

Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £24m, including add-ons, to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George. The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on Merseyside,...

Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders

Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run - even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and more beast. The north African...

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for underage prostitution

The Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company that...

2026 WC: Morocco march into quarter-finals with win over Canada

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately convincing 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada in Houston. That margin of victory did not look...

2026 WC: We fell short offensively – Jordan Ayew after loss to Colombia

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has conceded that Ghana lost its defensive shape in the 1-0 defeat to Colombia, a result that ended their...

Jordan Ayew calls for patience with Carlos Queiroz after Ghana’s World Cup exit

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed for calm and patience around head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World...

2026 WC: We failed to take our chances against Colombia – Jerome Opoku after elimination

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has blamed the Black Stars' inability to convert their chances for their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following...