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Sports media division of Multimedia Group partnering with The Guardian UK for 2026 World Cup coverage, with staff winning international media awards.
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JoySports journalist Joseph Ayinga-Walter has secured 2nd and 6th positions in the continental rankings of the AIPS Awards 2025 for the Video Short Feature and Young Reporters Broadcasting categories, respectively. …
AIPS Awards 2025: JoySports’ Joseph Ayinga-Walter earns continental recognition in two categoriesThe 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 →
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 →
Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can spring a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the team's recent form and successive defeats that led to Otto Addo's dismissal and Carlos Queiroz's appointment. Ghana will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former defender Daniel Opare has urged Ghana's technical team to focus on building a cohesive squad rather than relying on individual talent, ahead of the country's fifth FIFA World Cup participation. Ghana has been drawn with England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L, with new coach Carlos Queiroz tasked with submitting the final squad by June 1.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mubarak Haruna of JoySports secured second place in the Video Athlete Profile category and fifth place in the Video Documentary category at the AIPS Sport Media Awards in Lausanne, with his work selected among 312 entries from 69 countries out of 1,987 global submissions. One of his award-winning entries was a documentary about Abigail Quartey's historic win as Ghana's first female world boxing champion.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Joseph Ayinga-Walter of JoySports placed 2nd and 6th in the AIPS Awards 2025 for Video Short Feature and Young Reporters Broadcasting categories respectively, with his short feature about visually impaired athlete Emmanuel Dela Mensah receiving international acclaim for its depth and social impact.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →