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Updated: 10 hours 17 min ago

‘Trust must be built through transparency’ - Kofi Adams on fixing Ghana sports

12 hours 21 min ago
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has set out a reform agenda anchored on transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement, as he seeks to restore public confidence in Ghana rsquo;s sports sector.
Categories: Africa, European Union

2026 World Cup: Black Stars technical team inadequate despite expansion - Mas-Ud Didi Dramani

12 hours 26 min ago
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has praised the Ghana Football Association rsquo;s decision to expand the senior national team rsquo;s technical staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but insists the move falls short of what is needed.
Categories: Africa, European Union

2026 World Cup: Didi Dramani backs inclusion of Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah in final Black Stars squad

12 hours 47 min ago
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has called for the inclusion of Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in Ghana 39;s squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The pair have reportedly expressed interest in switching nationality following Ghana 39;s qualification to the Mundial.
Categories: Africa, European Union

I am ready to play against Ghana, says Germany forward Kai Havertz

12 hours 58 min ago
Germany and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has declared himself ready for Germany rsquo;s upcoming international fixtures against Switzerland and Ghana this March. The former Chelsea midfielder returns to the national squad after a 16-month absence caused by injuries, now taking on the role of vice-captain for Die Mannschaft.
Categories: Africa, European Union

2026 World Cup: Team must submit final squad of 26 players - FIFA

13 hours 1 min ago
World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that all teams participating in the 2026 World Cup will be required to submit a final squad of 26 players. The global showpiece is scheduled to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Morocco pledges to deliver successful WAFCON tournament after CAF’s ruling on AFCON 2025

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 06:23
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has expressed confidence in its ability to host a smooth and successful Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite the shadow of controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

Decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title must be respected, says CAF boss Dr. Patrice Motsepe

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 06:15
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has defended the independence of the organization rsquo;s disciplinary bodies amid the backlash over Senegal being stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.

African football struggling with suspicion and mistrust - CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 06:04
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has acknowledged ongoing trust and integrity issues within African football in the wake of Senegal losing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.

We will abide by CAS ruling should Senegal appeal decision over AFCON title - CAF President

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 05:54
The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, says the governing body will respect any verdict delivered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport as the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title heads for international arbitration.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 05:44
The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has come out in defence of the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, stressing that the ruling underscores the autonomy of CAF rsquo;s judicial bodies.

Champions League: Neto apologises for pushing over PSG ball boy

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 02:45
Pedro Neto has apologised for pushing over a ball boy during Chelsea 39;s 5-2 defeat by Paris St-Germain in the Champions League. The 26-year-old was seen putting two hands on the young ball boy in stoppage time of the last-16 first-leg tie, causing him to fall on to a chair and sparking a mass altercation between both teams at Parc des .
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Champions League: Havertz salvages draw for Arsenal on Leverkusen homecoming

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 02:41
Kai Havertz came back to haunt his former club as the substitute earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen. The visitors bossed the first half but only carved out one chance of significance when a flowing move down the right ended with Gabriel Martinelli hitting the .
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Champions League: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia double helps PSG thump Chelsea in first leg

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 02:37
A costly error by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen sparked a late collapse as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 39;s double gave Champions League holders Paris St-Germain a three-goal lead going into next week 39;s last-16 second leg.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Champions League: Valverde's sumptuous hat-trick punishes Manchester City

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 02:35
Manchester City face a mammoth task to keep their Champions League ambitions alive after Federico Valverde 39;s brilliant first-half hat-trick put Real Madrid in control of this last-16 meeting. Valverde tormented City with a display of the highest class, Pep Guardiola 39;s side offering threat up front but too often vulnerable at the b .
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt sweep aside Sporting to continue fairytale run

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 02:29
Bodo/Glimt 39;s fairytale Champions League run continued as Sporting were swept aside in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Norway. It was a fifth straight win for the minnows who, in their debut season in the competition proper, sneaked into the play-off round by finishing 23rd in the league phase.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Laryea Kingston warns Black Stars against underestimating Panama at 2026 World Cup

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:46
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has called on the Black Stars to treat all their 2026 World Cup opponents with vigilance, highlighting Panama as a potential challenge despite their underdog status.

2026 World Cup: Black Stars must target next round qualification - Laryea Kingston

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:42
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Black Stars to aim beyond mere participation at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the team must at least progress beyond the group stage. Ghana, four-time African champions, will compete in the summer tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

2026 World Cup: Don't create distraction by inviting unfamiliar players - Black Stars coach Otto Addo cautioned

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:24
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to avoid introducing unfamiliar players into his squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana rsquo;s qualification for the tournament has sparked renewed interest from several Ghanaian-born players in the diaspora who are considering switching their in .

2026 World Cup: Otto Addo must assemble the best squad to compete, says Laryea Kingston

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:07
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has stressed the importance of the Black Stars assembling their strongest possible squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana rsquo;s senior national team will return to the global showpiece later this year, with matches scheduled across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

2026 World Cup: Ghana will reach the final if Antoine Semenyo remains consistent - Samuel Inkoom

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 05:44
Former Samuel Inkoom believes the impressive form of Antoine Semenyo could play a decisive role in Ghana national football team rsquo;s quest for success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Semenyo, 26, completed a move to Manchester City from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window and has quickly made an impact at the Pre .

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