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Joy Online
… Motsepe expressed confidence in the three countries’ ability to stage a successful competition, while pointing to the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a factor in the scheduling of subsequent AFCON tournaments. …
Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editionsJoy Online
… Dairy company Mengniu, an official sponsor of the Fifa World Cup, cut ties with the footballer after the backlash And then there was the rest of the internet which was simply puzzled. …
China made Mbappé apologise, but many people don’t know exactly what he saidJoy Online
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has been named the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, capping a remarkable year in which he led the national team to FIFA World Cup glory. …
Ballon d’or 2026: De la Fuente wins coach of the Year Award after Spain’s World Cup triumphThe Ghanaian Times
… ovide each member association with $25 million over four years, describing it as a substantial increase in resources compared with a decade ago. “Spread over four years, that is 25 times what was available ten years ago,” Yahya said.He credited the expansion of the FIFA World Cup …
Infantino is the right man for football – FIFA Council memberJoy Online
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has rejected calls by the Minority in Parliament for his dismissal over an alleged visa scandal linked to the FIFA World Cup. …
World Cup Visa Scandal: There is no ‘justification’ to dismiss me – Kofi AdamsThe Ghanaian Times
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger believes Africa has made significant progress in its quest to win the FIFA World Cup. …
‘It is feasible’ — Arsène Wenger backs African side to win World CupJoy Online
… He has also reported from more than 20 major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations and World Athletics Championships. …
Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo to moderate inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in ZambiaJoy Online
… Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains arguably the biggest positive during that period, but the Black Stars now find themselves at the beginning of another AFCON qualifying campaign – with the prospect of another failure already an uncomfortable thought. …
No room for another false start as Ghana begin AFCON qualifying campaignJoy Online
… Queiroz was appointed Ghana coach in April 2026 on an initial deal to lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup, where he guided the team to the last 32 before they were eliminated by Colombia. …
Agyemang-Badu urges GFA, Sports Ministry to disclose Carlos Queiroz’s contract termsThe Ghanaian Times
… The squad is made up of players from the recent FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, two debutants, and Mohammed Kudus, who missed the World Cup due to injury. …
Carlos Queiroz names 24-man squad for AFCON Qualifiers and Morocco friendlyCAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappé faced backlash on Chinese social media after joking about a meme superimposing his face on a figure resembling Mao Zedong; Chinese brands and state media responded by cutting ties, prompting his apology, though many Chinese internet users were unclear what he had said due to censorship.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to philanthropic initiatives and community development beyond football.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has been named the 2026 Men's Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, following Spain's FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina 1-0 in the final on July 19. The 65-year-old becomes the oldest coach to win the men's World Cup.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmed Yahya, President of the Mauritanian Football Federation and FIFA Council member, has declared that Gianni Infantino is the right president to lead world football and that the majority of football associations want him to remain in office. Yahya defended Infantino's leadership during discussions on FIFA governance and noted that after Infantino withdrew a proposal at an Executive Committee meeting, a constructive debate followed.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has rejected Parliament's Minority calls for his dismissal following an alleged visa scandal in which about 90 people reportedly paid $10,000–$15,000 each for FIFA World Cup visas but only five obtained them. Adams claims government money was not lost and that the Ministry was unaware of the matter, which involved the American Embassy, TRIBE Culture Fest, the NSA, and the GTA.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsène Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, believes Africa has made significant progress toward winning the World Cup, citing improved tactical discipline and organisation as reasons nine African teams advanced from their groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo has been selected to moderate the inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, taking place October 15–16 at Open Window University. The two-day event, organised by MOZO TV and Platinum Events Productions Africa, will bring together music and football industry stakeholders to explore opportunities at the intersection of the two sectors.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begin a fresh AFCON qualifying campaign after their disappointing 2025 campaign, in which late goals in opening matches against Angola and Niger left them with one point from their first two games; Ghana ultimately finished without a victory and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the GFA and Ministry of Sports to publicly disclose the length and targets of Carlos Queiroz's coaching contract, arguing that without clarity on the deal's terms it is difficult to fairly evaluate the Black Stars coach's performance.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 24-man squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The squad includes World Cup players, two debutants, and Mohammed Kudus, who returns after seven months out with injury.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku visited the National U-15 Boys Team to encourage discipline and focus as they prepare for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 22–31, 2026. The team, coached by Fatawu Salifu Fatawu, has been stepping up preparations through friendly matches, including two victories over the John Paintsil Academy.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association says Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz will "soon submit" his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana's opening match against Côte d'Ivoire on September 24. Queiroz, who was given a contract extension after guiding Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32, has been working on selections since the World Cup ended.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku expressed confidence that his contributions to Ghana football will be better appreciated after his tenure, comparing himself to predecessors like Kwame Nkrumah and former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi. Okraku acknowledged facing criticism but said he remains focused on leaving behind a positively remembered legacy and doing "his part" for the sport's development.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kurt Okraku says he welcomes criticism of his GFA administration provided it is constructive, noting that all football leaders face scrutiny and that their work should ultimately be judged by their contributions to the game.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has released a new six-track EP titled Sun Sherif via RBA/Empire. The project explores themes of love, life and self-discovery, marked by storytelling and intimate melodies that represent an evolution from his previous album Iron Boy.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has announced an agreement with Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz to continue as Head Coach of the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers. The GFA cited Queiroz's international experience and technical expertise, noting his previous leadership of Ghana at the last FIFA World Cup.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has agreed with Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following the conclusion of his previous mandate at the FIFA World Cup. Queiroz's new tenure will begin with the upcoming international window, with the GFA citing his international experience and knowledge of the team as reasons for the reappointment.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey picked up a knock for Al-Shabab that ruled him out of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Al Hazem. Ghana's technical team will monitor his recovery ahead of the September AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana will approach their upcoming match against Côte d'Ivoire with confidence, citing the team's improved organisation and competitive performance at the last FIFA World Cup, where Ghana finished 24th-ranked after entering as the lowest-ranked side.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars have overcome the psychological burden that affected their previous performances, citing their World Cup campaign—where they entered as the lowest-ranked team but finished 24th—as evidence of the team's progress and renewed confidence.
28 August 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 →
LALIGA has officially launched its 2026/27 season with a "Welcome to our Fútbol" campaign marking the return of Spanish football after the FIFA World Cup, during which 24 of the 52 World Cup final players were from LALIGA clubs. The new season will also feature PUMA's STELLAR NITRO as the official match ball.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
BRÜHM, a home appliance and consumer electronics brand, recognised five former Ghana internationals — Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Mohammed Ahmed "Polo", Nii Odartey Lamptey, and Dan Quaye — during a dinner on 31 July 2026, honouring their achievements in African and FIFA competitions. Each recipient received a commemorative citation, BRÜHM television, and refrigerator.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Confederation of African Football will review FIFA's proposal to establish a commercial subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other flagship tournaments, through which FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes valued at $20 billion. If approved, each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive a one-off payment of $20 million in early 2027 and increased annual development funding from $8 million to $20 million per association, though the plan has faced opposition from UEFA and European officials over commercialisation concerns.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned after the Asian Football Confederation joined European and North/Central American bodies in opposing a plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors. Cordeiro called the proposal "a bad deal for football" that would "mortgage football's future," and the AFC warned the plan lacks the broad consensus needed and risks undermining the unity of the FIFA World Cup.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asian Football Confederation said it stands in solidarity with Uefa and Concacaf against Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, arguing the plan cannot achieve the necessary consensus and risks undermining the unity of the World Cup.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered up to $40 million in funding to member associations that approve selling minority stakes in FIFA's flagship competitions by 19 September, with funds coming from the sale of a stake in a commercial subsidiary expected to generate $10 billion. The proposal has sparked opposition from football bodies in Europe, Asia and North America over concerns about lack of transparency and proper consultation.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 government promised GH¢20 million each for a Film Fund and Creative Arts Fund in the 2026 Budget, but the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review contains no mention of implementation or funding releases for either initiative.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →