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The Ghanaian Times
… Cape Verde also have two points and Saudi Arabia one, meaning any of the four teams can still qualify for the next stage. …
Debutant Cape Verde seek round of 32 glory in Saudi Arabia clashThe Chronicle
… Spain could not find a way past Cape Verde number one Vozinha on his nation’s tournament debut. …
Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?Joy Online
… Herbert Mensah highlighted the strength of the African contingent, citing countries such as Senegal, Morocco, Cape Verde, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo as examples of nations capable of competing with the world’s …
Africa’s expanded World Cup presence proves continent’s football quality – Herbert MensahDaily Guide
… sary fouls, which can be costly in high-stakes matches officiated by strict referees. “If you get the mindset that you all are men and you as a Ghanaian has passed through grave hardship to get to the tournament, with this mindset you will win, and that was the mindset Cape Verde …
Black Stars Must Have Winning Mindset Against England – Code MickyThe Ghanaian Times
Cape Verde coach Bubista believes his World Cup debutants have proved that dreams can triumph over financial constraints after they claimed another precious point in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay on Sunday. …
Cape Verde coach Bubista dreams big after stunning World Cup startThe Ghanaian Times
… Sadly, it does not look like that problem would be solved; but one thing is very clear – that the team remain determined to cause what could be the biggest upset so far; perhaps, an upgrade of the Cape Verde stalemate with Spain. …
Can Black Stars tame The Three Lions …in historic World Cup clash?Joy Online
Cape Verde’s gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami. …
Cape Verde continue remarkable World Cup story with Uruguay drawJoy Online
… The 18-year-old returned to Atlanta, hoping to start his first World Cup match, having been limited to just 19 minutes in Spain’s shock goalless draw with Cape Verde. …
Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupJoy Online
… Congo DR following the 1-1 draw with Portugal have also moved to 43rd with Cape Verde just one place above Ghana. …
FIFA Ranking: Black Stars move eight places up after World Cup win over PanamaThe Chronicle
… Vozinha: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper earned worldwide plaudits for his part in keeping out Spain in Atlanta on Monday, as a sterling defensive performance earned the island nation a draw against the former world champions in their World Cup debut. …
Heroics and heartbreak: Africa’s first week at the World CupSpain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco will play Mali on October 4 after Ghana withdrew from the friendly, citing internal reasons. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Grand Stade de Tanger, with Mali replacing Ghana following Tunisia's cancellation of their own friendly against Mali.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to attend the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde from October 7–9, bringing together coaches from Africa's 10 World Cup representatives and other football officials to assess performances and discuss development and sustainability across the continent.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a Strategy Conference in Cape Verde on October 7 and 8. CAF's executive committee and a number of African football associations have expressed support for Infantino, who faces a potential challenge to his leadership in next year's presidential election following fierce opposition to his proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yassine Bounou of Morocco, Édouard Mendy of Senegal, and Vozinha of Cape Verde have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, competing against top goalkeepers including Thibaut Courtois, David Raya, and others.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 25 people, many of them schoolchildren and teenagers, were killed when a bus veered off a mountain road and plunged about 30 metres into a steep ravine on Fogo Island on Saturday. The outing was an annual trip privately arranged by the driver, who was among those killed, according to Inforpress.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde's strong 2026 World Cup performance is unsurprising given the quality he witnessed at AFCON 2022, and he believes African teams are increasingly proving they can compete with the world's best. Semenyo also scored 17 Premier League goals this season, surpassing Tony Yeboah's record for most goals by a Ghanaian in a single season.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have challenged the Sports Ministry's claim that all outstanding per diems and bonuses have been settled, stating that payments only covered July 26 onwards while their official camping began July 11, and disputing that a $700 delivery constituted their promised WAFCON qualification bonus.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denied claims that government owes the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating that players and eligible officials received advance payments on July 29 and August 11 to cover their stay during WAFCON 2026 and FIFA World Cup play-in qualification. The Ministry also clarified that a winning bonus for the Cape Verde victory is being processed, but rejected claims of an outstanding qualification bonus, noting that government's sports financing framework does not provide for bonuses for qualifying matches.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian culinary content creator Chef Abbys will launch a multi-country food tour on August 20 across Nigeria, Togo, Senegal, Cape Verde, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire, collaborating with regional food creators and tourism stakeholders to showcase West African cuisine and cultural heritage to a global audience.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chilean Football Federation has granted Colo Colo and goalkeeper Vozinha a special exemption to use his nickname rather than his legal name on his shirt, despite league regulations requiring players to use legal names. The 40-year-old Cape Verdean joined the club on a six-month contract following his World Cup performances.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens play Mali in a final Group D qualifier of the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, with both teams on three points from two matches each; the winner advances to the quarter-finals, the loser is eliminated.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bubista Pedro Leitão Brito has resigned as Cape Verde head coach to join Moroccan club RS Berkane on a two-year deal. The 56-year-old guided Cape Verde to the World Cup last 32, where they lost 3-2 to Argentina, and previously reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have returned to training after their Group C match against Cameroon, focusing on preparations for a decisive final group match against Mali. With qualification to the knockout stage still at stake, the team is refining tactics under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren ahead of the must-win encounter.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Police Band has been invited by the World Carnival Commission to represent Ghana at the Notting Hill Carnival in the United Kingdom (August 28–31, 2026) and the Boston Caribbean Carnival in the United States (August 23–29, 2026), as part of efforts to promote cultural exchange and Ghana's musical heritage.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Pedro Leitao Brito, known as Bubista, has been appointed coach at Morocco's Renaissance Berkane on a two-season contract after leading Cape Verde to the last 32 in their World Cup debut. The 56-year-old, African Coach of the Year in 2025, is expected to quit the Cape Verde job shortly.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bubista has resigned as Cape Verde head coach to sign a two-year deal with Moroccan club RS Berkane. Bubista guided Cape Verde to the World Cup last 32 last month and to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission's Deputy Executive Director has called on Gulf of Guinea countries to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding for ocean conservation and coastal community livelihoods. He warned that countries risk losing critical funding if they fail to generate and share credible information.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Doris Boaduwaa scoring and Cape Verde's own goal doubling Ghana's lead. The victory gives Ghana a confident start to the tournament with a clean sheet and all three points.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cameroon defeated Mali 2-1 in a CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group D match in Casablanca on Wednesday, with Ngah Manga scoring twice for the Indomitable Lionesses.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA will meet Thursday to discuss its response to FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, after FIFA set a 19 September deadline for member associations to accept the deal or forfeit the first $20m of a $40m initial payout.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has publicly supported Ghana's Black Queens as they begin their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco against Cape Verde, emphasizing the tournament's significance as a pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens begin their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde in Morocco, seeking a semi-final appearance to secure a FIFA Women's World Cup spot and their first WAFCON trophy. The Black Queens, three-time runners-up and third-place finishers at the last edition, are tournament favourites despite facing debutants Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams visited Ghana's Black Queens team in Morocco to deliver messages of encouragement from the Executive, Parliament, and Ministry on behalf of the nation ahead of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →