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US$50,000 Black Queens Per Diem Row Exposes Fault Lines in Ghana’s Sports Financing System
Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation has pushed back against claims of unpaid allowances to the Black Queens, producing payment records that it says show...
Cameroon hands Ghana first WAFCON defeat, putting Black Queens under qualification pressure
Ghana’s Black Queens have suffered their first setback at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), losing 1-0 to Cameroon in a result that...
Semenyo Shines as Manchester City Open Pre-Season with Entertaining Draw Against Inter
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo made an immediate impact on his return to Manchester City duty, providing an assist as the Premier League side played out a...
World Cup Faces Unprecedented Rift as UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over Private Investment Plan
European football has mounted its strongest challenge yet to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after UEFA and all 55 of its member associations unanimously...
FIFA’s $4.2bn World Cup Plan Triggers Global Governance Battle Over Football’s Future
FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial rights of the World Cup to private investors has evolved from a financing initiative into one of the most consequential...
Asian Confederation Deepens Revolt Against FIFA’s $4.2bn World Cup Investment Plan
FIFA’s attempt to reshape the commercial future of the World Cup has encountered another significant obstacle after Asia’s football governing body demanded...
Black Queens Launch WAFCON Campaign with Convincing Win Over Cape Verde
Ghana’s Black Queens made an emphatic start to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign, defeating tournament debutants Cape Verde 2-0 to...
European Football Revolts as FIFA Investment Plan Sparks World Cup Boycott Threat
Private equity plan sparks football’s biggest governance showdown as European nations threaten to walk away from the World Cup The future of the FIFA World Cup...
THE ZIDANE ERA BEGINS: France Hands the Crown to Its Greatest Icon
France has turned to one of its greatest football icons, appointing Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the national team following the conclusion of the 2026...
Abeku Jackson Powers Into 50m Butterfly Semi-Finals as Ghana’s Medal Hopes Stay Alive
Ghanaian swimmer Abeku Jackson kept Team Ghana’s Commonwealth Games medal aspirations alive after securing a place in the men’s 50m butterfly semi-finals with...
Black Satellites Lock In 23-Man Squad for WAFU B Title Hunt
Ghana has officially declared its intentions ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, unveiling a 23-man Black Satellites squad tasked with bringing...
Wall of St. Gallen: Ati-Zigi’s Heroics Leave Benfica Reeling in Europa League Showdown
Lawrence Ati-Zigi produced one of the finest performances of his European career, inspiring Swiss outfit St. Gallen to a stunning victory over Portuguese...
Afena-Gyan’s Reset Begins: Ghana Star Wastes No Time as New Chapter Opens at Iğdır FK
For Felix Afena-Gyan, the transfer paperwork is complete. The real work has now begun. The Ghanaian forward has joined his new teammates at Turkish side Iğdır...
“More Than 50 Players Reached Out” — Otto Addo Says Black Stars Dressing Room Gave Him His Greatest Validation
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has opened up on the emotional aftermath of his dismissal, revealing that an outpouring of support from Ghanaian...
Otto Addo Says GFA Never Explained His Dismissal Despite World Cup Qualification
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has broken his silence on his dismissal, revealing that he still has no official explanation from the Ghana Football...
Black Queens Blend Experience and Fresh Talent for WAFCON 2026 Campaign
Ghana has unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren placing his faith in a blend of...
World Cup Visitors Turn Asylum Seekers as 25 Ghanaians File Claims in Canada
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, placing Ghana among the largest sources of post-tournament...
Government Spent GH¢68 Million on Black Stars’ World Cup Campaign, Ato Forson Reveals
The Government of Ghana spent GH¢68 million on the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed,...
GFA Unveils 2026/27 Premier League Fixtures as Title Race, Super Clash and Newcomers Take Centre Stage
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, setting the stage for a campaign expected to blend...
CAF Expands AFCON to 28 Teams as 2027 Tournament Ushers in New Era
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved a landmark expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), increasing the number of participating...
Africa's top football body, CAF clears Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to proceed with joint AFCON 2032 bid
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the joint declaration of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to host the 2032 Africa...
CAF Doubles WAFCON Winners’ Prize to $2m as Expanded 2026 Tournament Ushers in New Commercial Era
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a record $2 million winners’ prize for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking...
Why Spain Winning the World Cup Is a Big Deal for Football
Spain’s victory at the FIFA World Cup is more than just another trophy added to their cabinet. It represents the return of a footballing philosophy, the...