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DR Congo declares public holiday after historic World Cup qualification

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national football...

Black Stars deserve a world-class coach – Former NSA Board Chairman tells GFA

Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has called on Ghana’s football authorities to prioritise the appointment of a...

U.S. Embassy gives clarity on visa process for World Cup travel

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has provided detailed guidance on the visa application process for Ghanaians planning to travel to the United States for...

US Embassy reduces visa waiting time ahead of World Cup

The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced a reduction in visa waiting times ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Speaking at a media...

2026 WC: It will be a competitive clash – Gyan on Ghana’s group game against England

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has expressed confidence that Ghana will produce a strong showing against England at the 2026 World Cup. Ghana, four-time...

Asamoah Gyan: It’s an honour to be Africa’s highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup

Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has reflected on his enduring World Cup legacy, offering a challenge to the next generation of Black Stars to...

2026 WC: Black Stars will make the country proud – Kurt Okraku assures

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed strong confidence that the Black Stars will deliver a proud performance at the 2026 World...

Games are decided on the pitch – George Weah criticises CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

Former Ballon d’Or winner George Manneh Weah has delivered a sharp rebuke of the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal...

Gov’t must invest in sports infrastructure, not World Cup fan sponsorship – Edem Agbana

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North Constituency, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on the government to focus on developing sports infrastructure rather than...

2026 WC: I love Ghana, but Ivory Coast has the potential to reach the final – Marcel Desailly

Former France captain Marcel Desailly has expressed optimism about Africa’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the tournament’s expansion from 32 to...

Liverpool’s Bradley out for season with knee injury

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone...

We were determined to revive Black Stars after AFCON setback – Dr Randy Abbey

Management Committee Chairman of the Black Stars, Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that his team was determined to restore the pride of the national...

How far can Ghana go at the 2026 World Cup?

Football fans and analysts worldwide are already debating Ghana’s World Cup potential. Even betting markets show rising interest from Africa. Many fans in West...

I’m not satisfied, but GFA will decide Otto Addo’s future – Sports Minister

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has said the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will decide the fate of Black Stars coach Otto Addo despite the team...

Time to Wake Up the Sleeping Dogs: The Forgotten Role of Ghana’s Match Commissioners

In Ghana’s football commentary circles, referees are under a constant microscope. Pundits dissect their decisions, fans debate their calls, and the Ghana Football Association...

Explainer: Semi-automated offsides start in Premier League this weekend

After trials, delays, praise and some criticism, semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be introduced in the Premier League this weekend. With several high-profile lengthy video...

Man City survive Brugge scare to scrape into play-offs

Manchester City survived a huge scare as they scraped into the Champions League play-offs with victory over Club Brugge at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's Premier...

Lyon given provisional demotion to Ligue 2 over finances

French club Lyon will be demoted to Ligue 2 at the end of the season if they do not improve their finances, and will...

Visa window for some World Cup visitors is closing, US travel group says

The window to obtain a first-time U.S. visitor visa for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 is closing for some soccer fans, the U.S....

Iran vs Israel: What to know about the massive attack

Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza.  President Biden condemned the attack...

2023 AFCON: Asamoah Gyan hails Kudus

Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan is full of praise for midfielder Mohammed Kudus following his sterling performance in the game against Egypt. Having missed out...

AFCON 2024: Black Stars supporters receive $400 each after threatening to return home

Some supporters of the Black Stars in Ivory Coast, who had previously threatened to return home due to unmet expectations, have each received an...

George Addo Jnr appointed lead English commentator for official 2023 AFCON rights holders New World TV

New World Television, the official broadcast rights holder for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has appointed UK-based Ghanaian sports journalist, George Addo...

CAF CL: We are psychologically ready for Yanga tie – Medeama SC coach

Head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Evans Adotey says his team is psychologically prepared for their match against Yanga SC in Tanzania, despite facing challenges...

Argentina reduces number of ministries to 9 instead of 18

Argentina’s new president Javier Milei took his incoming cabinet’s oaths on Sunday afternoon at the Casa Rosada. Unlike the previous government, there were only...

2026 WCQ: Ivory Coast clinch second win, Kenya thrash Seychelles, Mali held at home

Ivory Coast continued their perfect start in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 away win over The Gambia in Group F. Elsewhere on...

2023 CAF WCL: Ampem Darkoa Ladies come from behind to beat AFAR Club

Ghana Women's Premier League champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from behind to beat ASFAR Club in the ongoing CAF Women's Champions League on Monday evening. https://twitter.com/ampem_fc/status/1721605024738955401 Promising...

Watch Kudus’ magnificent free kick that sealed victory for Black Stars in AFCON qualifier

In a 2023 AFCON qualifier clash, Mohammed Kudus showcased his brilliance with a breathtaking free kick to propel the Black Stars to a 2-1...

Jennifer Rubiales’ World Cup kiss should not go unpunished

A union representing Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the lips by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales, says the incident should...

Spanish FA President apologises for kissing Hermoso after World Cup win

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has apologised for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Rubiales kissed the...

Olga Carmona told after Women’s World Cup final that father has died

Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored her country's winner in the Women's World Cup final, was told after the game that her father had...

2023 WWC: Spain FA chief Luis Rubiales faces criticism after Jennifer Hermoso’s surprise kiss

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales is facing criticism for giving Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso a surprise kiss on the lips after the 33-year-old...

2023 WWC: Fifa president Gianni Infantino on battle for equality

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says women who "pick the right fights" can "convince us men what we have to do" to bring progress in...

2023 WWC: Sweden eliminates Japan to book semifinals spot

Sweden produced a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and leave Japan's Women's World Cup dreams in tatters. Japan were seen as...

Lauren James given two-game Women’s World Cup ban after red card

England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women's World Cup game with Nigeria. James,...

Fifa Women’s World Cup: How quarter-finalists shape up

Tension, great goals and penalty shootout wins, the first stage of the Fifa Women's World Cup knock-outs delivered and there's no doubt more drama...

2023 WWC: Fifpro helping Nigeria’s women in bonus row

Players union Fifpro says it is helping Nigeria's Women's World Cup squad in "a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation" over unpaid bonuses, allowances...

2023 WWC: Morocco crashed out after defeat to France

France eased their way into the Women’s World Cup quarter-final with a 4-0 win against Morocco in Adelaide on Tuesday. The countries’ record goalscorer Eugenie...

2023 WWC: Colombia set up England match by beating Jamaica

Catalina Usme scored a curling goal to give Colombia a 1-0 victory against Jamaica in the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World...

2023 WWC: Co-hosts Australia beat Denmark to reach quarters

Co-hosts Australia breezed into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Denmark. The Matildas, who were rarely troubled in...