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Stanbic Bank donates Gh¢3m to support Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign

Stanbic Bank has presented a cheque for Gh¢3 million to support Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the national fundraising campaign...

‘I wouldn’t pay it’ – Trump on USA ticket price

United States President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country...

2026 WC: Fred Pappoe sets benchmark for Black Stars ahead of tournament

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, says Ghana’s success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be measured by progression...

Kwadwo Asamoah urges caution over Black Stars’ World Cup expectations

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has urged caution over expectations surrounding the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, four-time...

Asamoah warns of quality gap in Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns over the perceived quality gap in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...

Asamoah questions Black Stars’ readiness for 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has raised concerns about the Black Stars’ preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning the stability of the...

Afriyie backs Queiroz appointment but questions short-term contract

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has backed the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as coach of the Black Stars but criticised the...

Engineers & Planners pays $2m toward Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup fundraising drive

Engineers & Planners has made good on its pledge to support Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, releasing an initial $2 million contribution to...

More than 500m tickets requested for World Cup – Fifa boss

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup had reached unprecedented levels, with 500 million requests already recorded for...

Iranian officials denied entry into Canada for FIFA meeting – just weeks before start of World Cup

Iranian football federation officials have been denied access into Canada for a FIFA meeting just weeks before the start of the World Cup.  In a...

Carlos Queiroz tasked to guide Black Stars to semifinals of 2026 World Cup – Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has disclosed that new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has been given an ambitious mandate to...

2026 WC: Carlos Queiroz can inspire Black Stars’ hopes – Augustine Arhinful

Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has thrown his support behind the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, expressing confidence...

2026 WC: Player selection will shape Black Stars fate – Augustine Arhinful

Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has stressed that the Black Stars’ performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will largely depend on the players...

2026 WC: Local players must have a greater inclusion in Black Stars squad – GHALCA president

President of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), John Ansah, has called for more locally based players to be included in the Black Stars...

FIFA set to introduce an extra yellow-card amnesty in upcoming World Cup

All yellow cards are expected to be wiped at the end of the World Cup group stages and after the quarter-finals to reduce the...

GFA unveils Carlos Queiroz as new Black Stars Head Coach [Photos]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, officially unveiled Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The Portuguese...

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...