Ghana Minute.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hourWork with us
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal winger who scored a hat-trick in England's 2026 World Cup bronze final win over France and recently sustained a thigh injury against Bayern Munich.

2026-05-042026-11-04

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Bukayo Saka

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

Order a news report

Tell us where to reach you and we’ll be in touch to agree the period and format.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Gunners were already light on options on the wing as Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke are currently out injured. …

    Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejected
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … chuca & Mexico Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Unai Simon – Athletic Bilbao & Spain Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Cata Coll – Barcelona & Spain Men’s Club of the Year – Paris Saint-Germain Women’s Club of the Year – Barcelona Socrates Award (for humanitarian work) – Bukayo Saka …

    2026 Ballon d’Or winners
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Arsenal’s evening in Germany began ominously when Bukayo Saka limped out of the contest in the 10th minute, clutching his knee after falling while attempting a pass. …

    Rice rescues Arsenal at Bayern
  5. Joy Online

    Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League in a game where Bukayo Saka limped off with injury. …

    Champions League: Declan Rice earns Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … A seven-minute flurry saw Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka down Les Dogues, giving Arsenal their 14th successive victory in the Champions League league phase – seven at home and seven away. …

    Bayern Munich host Arsenal in Champions League showdown
  7. Joy Online

    Bukayo Saka responded to the challenge set by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, proving a game-changer in the 3-0 Champions League win over Lille. …

    Saka responds to Arteta’s challenge with ‘huge impact’
  8. Joy Online

    … Rice would receive a significant increase to his reported £240,000-per-week salary, putting him on a par with the club’s top earner, Bukayo Saka, who is believed to be paid about £350,000 per week. …

    Declan Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
  9. Joy Online

    … Tuchel’s attacking force is now set in stone, led by captain Harry Kane, with Gordon and Bukayo Saka on either side and Jude Bellingham stamping his world-class in the number 10 position. …

    Kane inspires England to win over Czech Republic in UEFA Nations League
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twice, with Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also netting. …

    England healing pain of World Cup heartache -Tuchel
  11. Joy Online

    … Yet by the time Modric was substituted in the 57th minute, the home side were already 5-0 down after conceding two goals from Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka. …

    Modric ‘ashamed’ of Croatia’s ‘catastrophic night’

Friday 30 October

  1. Arsenal's Dowman banned for three matches after appeal dismissed

    Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman will miss three matches after his appeal against a red card received during Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood was rejected. The 16-year-old was sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute after making contact with an opponent's challenge, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disapproval as Dowman left the field.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Ballon d'Or 2026 winners announced across categories

    Harry Kane won the Men's Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas won the Women's award, and Barcelona was named Women's Club of the Year, with awards also given for coaching, young talent, positions, and humanitarian work.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 23 October

  1. Rice rescues Arsenal with late goal at Bayern Munich

    Declan Rice scored in the 82nd minute to earn Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Arsenal took an early lead through Eberechi Eze's goal, Bayern equalized and then went ahead through Harry Kane, but Rice's late finish secured a point.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Declan Rice equaliser earns Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich

    Arsenal and Bayern Munich drew in the Champions League league phase, with Declan Rice scoring a late equaliser after Bayern had gone ahead through Harry Kane's penalty. Bukayo Saka left the field with a suspected thigh injury in the tenth minute.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Bayern Munich host Arsenal in Champions League clash

    Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet on Wednesday in the Champions League, with Bundesliga champions Bayern coming off a 3-3 draw with Viking FK after earlier beating Bodo/Glimt 5-0, while Arsenal won 3-0 against Lille.

    21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Saka scores and assists as Arsenal beats Lille 3-0

    Bukayo Saka responded to manager Mikel Arteta's challenge to score more goals by coming off the bench to assist one goal and score another in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win over Lille. Saka has now scored four goals in nine games this season as he aims to take the next step in his development as a key attacking player for the club.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice close to agreeing new contract

    Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, sources told BBC Sport. The England midfielder's current deal expires at the end of next season, and he would receive a significant salary increase as part of the new agreement.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kane scores twice as England beats Czech Republic

    Harry Kane scored two goals in England's UEFA Nations League victory over Czech Republic at Wembley, bringing his England tally to 91 goals and equalling Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. England's 7-0 win over Croatia signals healing from World Cup loss

    Thomas Tuchel said England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia in a Nations League match proved the team has healed from their World Cup semifinal exit to Argentina in July, when his defensive tactics in the closing stages led to two late goals against them. After receiving criticism for that decision, Tuchel has overseen an encouraging performance with a relentless attacking display.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Modric ashamed as Croatia suffer 7-0 Nations League defeat

    Croatia captain Luka Modric expressed shame over his side's performance in a 7-0 home defeat to England in the Nations League on Saturday, describing it as a "catastrophic night" and saying it was the first time in 20 years as an international that he felt such emotion.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. England players still feel World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina

    Bukayo Saka says England's squad carries an emotional "scar" from their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, though the team finished third after beating France 6-4 in the bronze medal match. The team are now focused on qualifying for the Nations League knockouts, starting with a match against Spain at Wembley.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. England winger Saka says World Cup semi-final loss still hurts

    Bukayo Saka says England are still carrying the emotional "scar" of their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, though the team is focusing on upcoming Nations League matches. England had reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1966 but fell to two late Argentina goals before defeating France 6-4 in the bronze medal match.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Odegaard's late goal gives Arsenal Champions League win at Napoli

    Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Saka's goal gives Arsenal narrow Premier League win over Villa

    Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa in the Premier League, lifting Arsenal to six points. Villa remain pointless after the loss and are without a goal.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal win 2026 Community Shield against Manchester City

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Arsenal defender Timber leaves pre-season for injury check

    Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Bellingham scores seven goals, breaks England World Cup record

    Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, breaking the previous record of six held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Saka hat-trick leads England past France in World Cup bronze final

    England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Didi Dramani previews England-Argentina World Cup semi-final tactics

    Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

  1. England reach 2026 World Cup semi-final after beating Norway

    Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. England beats Mexico 3-2, faces Norway in World Cup quarters

    Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive time, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and Harry Kane (penalty). England will face Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on the same day.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after World Cup exit

    Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands manager following their World Cup knockout by Morocco in a penalty shootout. Three players who missed penalties—Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville—faced racist abuse on social media, which the Royal Dutch Football Association called "appalling" and said it will pursue criminal charges over.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Bellingham and Kane secure England's first place in Group L

    England beat Panama 2–0 in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, whose goal was his 11th in World Cup play. The win secures first place in Group L after an earlier stalemate against Ghana.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Queiroz praises Asare after Ghana's goalless draw with England

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana draws 0-0 with England in World Cup group match

    Ghana earned a 0-0 draw against England at Boston Stadium in a Group L World Cup encounter, with disciplined defensive play limiting the tournament favourites to few clear-cut chances. The result strengthens Ghana's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, though a late penalty appeal for the Black Stars was dismissed.

    25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Queiroz praises Asare's goalkeeping in draw with England

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England, with Asare making key saves including denying Bukayo Saka.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare shines at 2026 World Cup

    Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana draws 0-0 with England in 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Bukayo Saka — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute