Ghana Minute.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hourWork with us
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Kevin Keegan

Also known as: ex-Newcastle United forward and manager

Former England player and manager, double Ballon d'Or winner who died aged 75 in July 2026 after battling stage four cancer.

2026-06-012026-11-04

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Kevin Keegan

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

Order a news report

Tell us where to reach you and we’ll be in touch to agree the period and format.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. November 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … g finals, the Champions League, having that feeling of emotion with your team-mates as well.” Kane was feted at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, becoming just the fifth Englishman to win the award, joining Michael Owen, Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton and Kevin Keegan …

    Kane would swap Ballon d’Or for Champions League victory
  3. October 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … He becomes the first Englishman to win the coveted individual award in 25 years since Michael Owen in 2001, and only the fifth Englishman ever after Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Owen. …

    “Ronaldo was one of my idols growing up” – Harry Kane
  5. July 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    … His 46.9% Premier League win rate is second only to Kevin Keegan, leaving behind a legacy that many supporters believe restored hope and ambition to the club. …

    Eddie Howe Set To Leave Newcastle United As Club Eyes Matthias Jaissle
  7. Joy Online

    … His Premier League win percentage of 46.9% at the club is bettered only by Kevin Keegan.

    Manager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
  8. Joy Online

    Newcastle United and Liverpool are in discussions over a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James’ Park. …

    Newcastle & Liverpool plan Keegan tribute at season opener
  9. Joy Online

    Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Kevin Keegan “carried the love of the game on his sleeve” as he paid a fond tribute to his former rival. …

    Ferguson says Keegan built Newcastle’s greatest team
  10. Daily Guide

    Kevin Keegan in 1979 Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. …

    Former England Forward Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75
  11. Joy Online

    Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. It was announced in January that the former England player and manager had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, with his family revealing he was set to begin treatment. …

    England, Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
  12. June 2026
  13. Daily Guide

    … The announcement comes a day after another Liverpool great, Kevin Keegan, revealed he is battling stage four cancer. …

    Sir Kenny Dalglish Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
  14. Joy Online

    Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. …

    Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

Monday 2 November

  1. Kane says Champions League title more valuable than Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or award, says he would swap it for a Champions League winner's medal, stating that team trophies are what matter most and that winning Europe's elite club competition is his current priority.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years

    England captain Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, presented by his childhood idol Ronaldo Nazário. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches and 73 goals across all competitions, becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 31 July

  1. Eddie Howe departs Newcastle after 12th-place Premier League finish

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is leaving the club with immediate effect following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League with 17 defeats. Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle is expected to succeed him.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe to leave club immediately

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Newcastle, Liverpool plan Keegan tribute at season opener

    Newcastle United and Liverpool are discussing a tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at age 75, before their Premier League opener on 23 August 2026. Newcastle will coordinate with Liverpool, supporter groups, and the Premier League to mark his memory, with the club's teams wearing black armbands during pre-season and his photo displayed at St James' Park in the seventh minute of upcoming friendlies.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ferguson praises Keegan's impact at Newcastle United

    Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Former England forward Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

    Kevin Keegan, former England player and manager and double Ballon d'Or winner, has died at age 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at the time of his death.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 20 July

  1. England, Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis after social media disclosure

    Scotland and Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment after the information was inadvertently made public through social media. He said treatment is progressing well and thanked medical staff while requesting privacy for himself and his family.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 1 June

  1. Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

    Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has disclosed he has stage four cancer, which his family initially announced in January. The 75-year-old discovered the diagnosis after a car accident led to hospitalization and scans.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Kevin Keegan — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute