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December 7, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports, World Stories

Black Stars Handed Tough Group in 2026 World Cup as They Meet England, Croatia and Panama

Ghana’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage has been set, and it is anything but simple. The Black Stars have been placed in Group L alongside...

December 7, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports, World Stories

Trump Honoured With First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize Ahead of 2026 World Cup Draw

In a ceremony filled with global attention and symbolism, United States President Donald Trump became the first recipient of the newly established FIFA Peace Prize. The presentation took place...

December 6, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Fifa Defends New VAR Corner Review Plan, Says Technology Won’t Slow Down Matches

Fifa’s chairman of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, has insisted that proposed Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checks on corner-kick decisions will not disrupt the flow of football matches, despite strong opposition...

November 26, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Odartey Lamptey Lashes Out at Eleven Wonders Leadership Over Poor Treatment of Players

Former Ghana international and ex-head coach of Eleven Wonders, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has strongly criticised the club’s leadership for what he describes as unacceptable and unprofessional treatment of players....

November 26, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Kofi Adams Unveils New Advisory Board to Steer Ghana’s Sports Transformation Agenda

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has inaugurated a new nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to reshape Ghana’s sports sector and position...

November 23, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

J.E. Sarpong Reportedly Steps Down as Eleven Wonders Head Coach

Josef Emmanuel Sarpong has reportedly resigned from his role as head coach of Eleven Wonders, bringing his short spell at the club to an early end barely a month...

November 20, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Kotoko Coach Karim Zito Concerned Over Growing Injury List

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has expressed concern over the club’s mounting injury problems, saying they are affecting his preparation and testing his resilience. Speaking after Sunday’s 1-1...

November 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

GFA Gives Positive Update on Francis Abu Following Kirin Cup Injury

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reassured fans that midfielder Francis Abu is in stable condition after sustaining a frightening injury during Ghana’s Kirin Cup clash with Japan. Abu,...

November 14, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Gov’t to Build Three New Stadiums in 2026 – Ato Forson

Ghana will begin the construction of three new modern stadiums next year as part of a renewed national effort to expand sporting infrastructure and develop talent across the country....

November 14, 2025
Louisa Afful
Sports

Gov’t Sets Aside $13m for Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup Campaign

The government has committed GH₵150 million (US$13 million) to the Black Stars as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced in...