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… Even as Africa fielded ten teams at the FIFA World Cup for the first time, with nine of them reaching the knockout stages, a unified continental fury directed at South Africa saw many Africans cheering against Bafana Bafana rather than with them. …
Africans are not South Africa’s problem but failed gov’ts areJoy Online
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has urged Ghana to quickly put behind the disappointment of their defeat to Croatia and channel all attention towards the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, insisting that progression in tournament football is far more important than dwelling on …
We must focus on whoever comes next — Thomas-Asante charge Black StarsJoy Online
Several Ghanaian supporters who travelled thousands of miles to cheer on the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup were left devastated after they were unable to gain entry to Saturday’s Group L match against Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia because of ticket issues …
Ticket chaos leaves Ghana supporters stranded outside stadiumJoy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has insisted that Ghana’s defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup will not dampen the team’s confidence as they prepare for the Round of 32 stage of the tournament. …
Croatia defeat a lesson, not a setback – AyewJoy Online
Congo DR completed a sensational comeback to secure progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, as goals from Yoane Wissa (2) and Fiston Mayele delivered a 3-1 win over eliminated Uzbekistan. …
Congo DR come from behind to set up England tieJoy Online
Ghana’s Black Stars are 90 minutes away from transforming a promising FIFA World Cup campaign into a statement of intent, with victory over Croatia tonight at the Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) expected to complete a superb Group L campaign with aplomb. …
Black Stars go again tonightJoy Online
Senegal gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 5-0 win over Iraq as the two nations met for the first time on football’s biggest stage in the final Group I clash in Toronto. …
Senegal score their way to last 32 contentionJoy Online
France have won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since first winning the trophy on home soil in 1998 – and they did so thanks to a historic hat-trick by Ousmane Dembele. …
Dembele hits terrific treble as France top groupJoy Online
… a reported move by First Atlantic Bank to wind up the company over an alleged GH¢2.5 million debt, describing the action as premature, malicious and an attempt to damage its business reputation at a time when it is providing travel-related services for the ongoing FIFA World Cup …
Kenpong Travel disputes First Atlantic Bank’s winding-up move over alleged GH¢2.5m debtThe Ghanaian Times
… A legacy of heartbreak and triumph: Ghana’s World Cup history Ghana made their first appearance in the FIFA World Cup in Germany in 2006, and they didn’t come quietly. …
How Ghana’s World Cup campaign could reshape West African football for a generationCAF 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.
30 October 2026 · 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.
30 October 2026 · 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 →