Barely days after Somali football fans celebrated the historic selection of referee Omar Artan to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, hopes were dashed when United States immigration authorities barred his entry. Artan, Africa’s reigning top referee and the first Somali ever chosen for the tournament, was turned back at Miami International Airport despite holding...
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We are doing everything possible to win the World Cup – Kurt Okraku
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, believes there’s an opportunity for the Black Stars to win the World Cup some day. Ghana is set for their fifth World Cup appearance since their debut in the 2006 edition which was staged in Germany. The Black Stars are in the same group as England,...
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Black Stars touch down in USA ahead of 2026 World Cu
The Black Stars have arrived in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana contingent departed Wales on Wednesday following their pre-World Cup friendly in Cardiff and is set to camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. The team received a rousing welcome from fans, with players taking pictures and...
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Ghana stunned in 90+5 as Wales snatch 1-1 draw in world cup friendly
Carlos Queiroz’s first match in charge of Ghana ended in heartbreak as the Black Stars were denied victory deep into stoppage time, with Wales striking in the 90+3 minute to rescue a 1–1 draw in a tense and high-energy World Cup warm-up in Cardiff. LATE DRAMA DENIES GHANA Ghana looked set to close out a...
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Hearts of Oak Moves to Resolve Case with Former Technical Director
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has assured its supporters, stakeholders, and the general public of its commitment to resolving the ongoing matter with former Technical Director René Hiddink in a professional and amicable manner. In a statement issued on May 11, 2026, the Club confirmed that it has formally submitted a settlement proposal...
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2026 World Cup: Black Stars can ‘surprise’ despite concerns over form – Daniel Opare
Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can still spring a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the team’s stuttering form. The senior national team are preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance and will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, as they aim to reach...
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FIFA Cut World Cup Ref Following Arrest For Alleged Sexual Assault In UK
A football match official who was a potential pick to work at the men’s World Cup in North America was arrested for an alleged sexual assault at a hotel while in Britain for a game. World Cup organiser FIFA said on Tuesday that it was “aware of the serious allegation”, after details of an alleged...
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Ghana to Host 2027 U-20 Boys AFCON
Ghana has officially been named host nation for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed. In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Okraku confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the prestigious...
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Ghana has potential to become ‘country of champions’ – Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz has tipped Ghana to become a “country of champions” following his unveiling as coach of the Ghana national football team. Queiroz was officially presented to the public on Thursday, April 23, having been hired for the next four months until after the World Cup. The experienced coach, who has less than 50 days...
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Real Madrid’s Tchouameni on Man Utd Radar
Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni has emerged as one of the international midfielders Manchester United are monitoring as they look to address their priority position this summer. After focusing on their forward options and, eventually, the goalkeeping position last year, United want to target midfield reinforcements at the end of the current campaign. Nottingham Forest‘s Elliot Anderson, Carlos...