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.
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… Madueke’s Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka had been expected to be England’s starting right winger at the World Cup but the 24-year-old is dealing with an Achilles issue he has been carrying since March. …
Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starterThe Chronicle
… Several England players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, shared a dressing room with Partey during their time at Arsenal. …
England players expected to shake hands with Thomas Partey before World Cup clashJoy Online
Bukayo Saka has trained with the England squad to provide a fitness boost for Thomas Tuchel ahead of their second World Cup match against Ghana. …
Saka trains with England squad before Ghana matchJoy Online
… The issue is expected to draw particular attention because several England players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, previously played alongside Partey during his time at Arsenal. …
England players to make own call on Partey handshake ahead of Ghana showdownJoy Online
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday. …
England winger Saka unlikely to start against GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… Then Bukayo Saka found fellow second-half substitute Rashford, who calmly slotted home. …
Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun CroatiaThe Ghanaian Times
England’s World Cup build-up has taken a sharper turn after Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles injury. …
England prediction waits on SakaThe Ghanaian Times
England winger Bukayo Saka said he was willing to risk his fitness and play through the pain for Thomas Tuchel’s team at the World Cup, insisting he was fit to feature against Croatia on Wednesday despite an Achilles issue. …
Saka prepared to push through Achilles pain in World Cup bidJoy Online
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is “ready to go” for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday. …
I’ll keep gambling with fitness for England – SakaJoy Online
… On the right side of England’s attack, Noni Madueke started ahead of Bukayo Saka on Wednesday. …
Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected teamArsenal 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →