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… The results have left Ghana at the bottom of Group C, while Ivory Coast and The Gambia occupy the top positions with six points each. “It wouldn’t take a day, wouldn’t take a week; it’ll take a lot more effort and a lot of time to get the team back on track,” Twum told JoySports. …
Black Stars need time to recover from poor run – GFAJoy Online
… JoySports has reported allegations that more than $623,000 was collected from prospective travellers for visa assistance. …
Fentuo recounts failed media checks in 2018 Commonwealth Games visa scandalJoy Online
… A JoySports investigation reported allegations that more than $623,000 was collected from prospective travellers seeking visa assistance. …
Fentuo Tahiru narrates how 2018 Commonwealth Games visa scandal became an international embarrassmentJoy Online
… JoySports reported allegations that more than $623,000 was collected from prospective travellers for visa assistance. …
Australia visa scandal: Pius Hadzide says failed checks left him carrying the blameJoy Online
… JoySports reported allegations that more than $623,000 was collected from prospective travellers. …
Pius Hadzide rejects blame for journalists’ visas in 2018 Australia scandalJoy Online
… JoySports reported allegations that more than $623,000 was collected from prospective travellers for visa assistance. …
Visa scandal: Signed letters, money admissions put Kofi Adams and Ampofo Ankrah under scrutiny – HadzideJoy Online
A new Hotline/JoySports documentary, Silent Football: When Passion Speaks Without Words, will air on JoyPrime and JoyNews on Monday, October 12, 2026, which will explore the achievements of Ghana’s deaf footballers and the challenges they face in pursuit of their dreams. …
Hotline Documentary: ‘Silent Football’ to air on JoyPrime and JoyNews todayJoy Online
… Speaking to JoySports, Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged the demands of the position, stressing that the role leaves little room for excuses. …
Ampofo Ankrah opens up on ‘constant and unrelenting’ pressure at NSADaily Guide
… However, speaking to JoySports, Adams explained that government policy does not prevent the facilitation of supporters but bars the use of funds specifically appropriated by Parliament for that purpose. …
Kofi Adams Clarifies Govt Position On Funding Ghanaian SupportersJoy Online
… Rev Edzorna Doe, a member of the BHOBU Games planning committee, described this year’s event as the biggest edition so far. “This year’s event has been the biggest so far,” he told JoySports. …
BHOBU Games marks 10th edition in grand styleGhana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo recounted how some Ghanaians who travelled to Australia as journalists for the 2018 Commonwealth Games could not operate a recorder or explain their media duties, exposing them as posers during Australian immigration checks.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru recounted how Ghanaians claiming to be journalists gained visas to attend the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, but were exposed when they could not operate recording equipment or explain their work to immigration officials, turning Ghana's participation into an international embarrassment.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide has attributed the 2018 Australia visa scandal to failures in the Commonwealth Games accreditation process, stating that the International Games Committee he chaired had no mandate to facilitate journalist visas and that responsibility lay with the games organisers and the Australian government.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide says his International Games Committee had no mandate to arrange journalists' visas in the 2018 Australian visa scandal, and that the Commonwealth Games Association handled accreditation through an online portal.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Enam Hadzide says signed letters and admissions of payment provide grounds for the NPP's criticism of Sports Minister Kofi Adams and suspended National Sports Authority boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over a 2026 World Cup visa controversy in which more than $623,000 was allegedly collected from prospective travellers for visa assistance, with some applicants receiving neither visas nor interview appointments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Hotline/JoySports documentary, "Silent Football: When Passion Speaks Without Words," airs today on JoyPrime and JoyNews, following Ghana's deaf national football team, the Black Wonders, as they train and compete using visual awareness and gestures. The film examines their achievements in continental and regional competitions alongside persistent challenges in securing resources and institutional support for international play.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has described the demands of the role as "constant and unrelenting," acknowledging the intense pressure that comes with leading the authority. Ampofo Ankrah, who was asked to step aside in October 2026 pending investigations into a visa facilitation arrangement linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressed that the position leaves little room for excuses.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams clarified that government policy does not bar facilitating Ghanaian supporters to attend major sporting competitions, but prohibits using funds specifically appropriated by Parliament for that purpose, in line with the Justice Dzamefe Commission's recommendations from its investigation of Ghana's 2014 World Cup participation.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 10th edition of the BHOBU Games, organised by old students of Bishop Herman College, was held at the University of Ghana Stadium on 19 September and featured competitions in gaming, eating, athletics and football. The event drew a large crowd of former students to reconnect through sporting activities and entertainment.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidency dissolved the National Sports Authority Board on 2 September 2026, less than nine months after its inauguration, creating uncertainty around the Authority's grassroots-development mandate and the proposed Constituency Games initiative. An opinion piece argues the incoming board must preserve useful prior work and institutional continuity rather than starting from scratch.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The McDan Group and Equity Health have officially opened the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, bringing together teams and athletes to compete while promoting teamwork, discipline and physical fitness.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's boxing head coach Ofori Asare blamed inadequate logistical support for the team's poor performance at the Commonwealth Games, revealing that boxers were forced to share competition equipment including gloves, boots and shorts. Ghana won only one bronze medal in boxing at the Games.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has ruled out a final international friendly for the Black Stars before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after failing to secure positive feedback from Jamaica and Honduras for a behind-closed-doors match. Coach Carlos Queiroz and the GFA will now focus on training, with Ghana's World Cup campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal has qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America by dominating their qualification group. Coach Pape Thiaw has integrated younger players into the squad while moving away from veteran names who went to Qatar, aiming for a faster-paced team based on possession and dynamic movement.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard in late April and replaced him with Greek winger Georgios Donis, who will select his squad without overseeing a game. Renard's second spell was underwhelming, and despite the tournament's expansion Saudi Arabia only narrowly qualified.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Socceroos qualified for a sixth consecutive World Cup without playoffs, with new coach Tony Popovic introducing young attacking talents alongside a reinforced defensive structure. Australia hopes to advance beyond the Last 16 for the first time, having reached that stage for only the second time in their history in 2022.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year hiatus, ending their absence by eliminating Romania and Kosovo in playoff matches. Coach Vincenzo Montella has assembled what is considered their strongest squad ever, featuring young talents Arda Guler of Real Madrid and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 4–2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park, their first appearance at the tournament since 1998. Manager Steve Clarke faces the challenge of a squad with aging players and limited goal-scoring depth outside of midfielders, though recent defeats without scoring against Japan and Côte d'Ivoire have tempered early euphoria.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, appointed in May 2025, though the team won only one of 11 games before warm-ups. The hosts, grouped with Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, aim for a more solid defensive approach after their poor 2022 campaign.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hong Myung-bo's South Korea side faces concerns over tactical preparation and player fitness heading into the 2026 World Cup, having only trialed a back-three formation after securing their finals spot and dealing with injuries affecting key players including Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Canada without the competitive rhythm of a qualifying campaign. Manager Javier Aguirre emphasises pragmatism and intensity over possession-based football, employing a flexible formation with aggressive pressing and quick transitions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoySports, the sports wing of Multimedia Group, has partnered with The Guardian UK's Experts' Network to deliver FIFA World Cup coverage, including regional insights, tactical analysis, and comprehensive coverage of Ghana's Black Stars and all 48 teams for the 2026 tournament.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars winger David Accam has endorsed Coach Carlos Queiroz's 26-man World Cup squad, arguing the team has enough quality to perform well at the tournament despite public concerns. Accam challenged the players to prove themselves and replicate their club form in national team colours to win over skeptical supporters.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, made his commentary debut at the Hitz FM Rep Your Jersey 2026 Champions League final viewing party at Aviation Social Centre, where he also provided free drinks for attendees.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 22-year-old Austrian Bundesliga player Beres Owusu, who plays for Grazer AK, says he is a calm and committed defender and has expressed his ambition to represent Ghana's Black Stars. Teammates have compared his style to defenders including Antonio Rudiger, Fikayo Tomori, and Kevin Danso.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-two-year-old centre-back Beres Owusu, who plays for Austrian Bundesliga side Grazer AK, has expressed his desire to represent Ghana at senior international level, saying he is ready to commit to the Black Stars whenever an opportunity arises. The France-born defender, whose parents are from Ghana, says representing the country would be an honour for his family and himself.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury in 2022 that sidelined him for almost three years, has revealed that a phone call from former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah gave him encouragement during his rehabilitation. Kyereh made his Black Stars debut in 2021 and recently returned to action with SC Freiburg II.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Kofi Kyereh says former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was his childhood idol and provided mentorship during his early days with the national team. Kyereh, who suffered a severe injury that sidelined him for 36 months, has recently returned to action with Freiburg U-23.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →