Category: Sports

The Ghanaian national team has touched down in Toronto ahead of Wednesday’s curtain-raiser at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Panama at BMO Field. The squad arrived on Monday afternoon following their final round of preparations in the United States. Ghana had been camped there since their international friendly against Wales in...

 The National Chief Imam of the Republic of Ghana, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Ghanaians to unite in prayer and support for the Black Stars as they represent the nation at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a statement issued by his office, His Eminence extended goodwill, solidarity, and prayers...

The Government of Ghana has expressed strong reservations over Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Thomas Teye Partey, a key member of the Black Stars squad preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana described Canada’s decision — based on inadmissibility under paragraph A36(1)(c)...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...