… Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Monday, showing the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered in stars and stripes. …
Benin produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWL), while Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala. …
… However, Dogboe’s career has also been marked by difficult moments, most notably his successive defeats to Mexico’s Emmanuel Navarrete, which saw him lose his world title. …
… The list travels confidently across the globe, from Mexico to India, America, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and back home to Ghana, proving that higher education, like galamsey and football disappointment, now enjoys impressive international cooperation. …
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".
The US has imposed import bans on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes through executive orders, effective 29 September, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on American goods. Trade negotiations between the countries collapsed in late August, and both nations have expressed concerns about rising prices and falling customer numbers.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28bn worth of American products, with rates as high as 50%, as talks between the two countries remain stalled since late August. Both nations have expressed interest in a deal, but no negotiations have resumed.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect after midnight on Tuesday, covering $20 billion in U.S. goods with duties ranging from 15% to 50%, as negotiations between the neighbouring countries collapsed and an 18-month trade dispute intensified.
Benin made their first World Cup appearance and earned a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match, with 15-year-old Romaine Gandonou scoring twice to complete a comeback from two goals down. Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala, recovering briefly to equalize through a Winfrida Gerald penalty before being overpowered in the second half.
Former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has spoken about the mental health difficulties he faced as a professional boxer, particularly following his defeats to Emmanuel Navarrete, and called for greater awareness and support for athletes' mental well-being.
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
Ghana's tertiary education regulator has released a list of 100 institutions it says are currently not recognised due to quality assurance concerns, spanning countries from Mexico to Ghana. GTEC advises the public to exercise caution regarding certificates from these institutions, though it stops short of declaring them fake or their qualifications worthless.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a large sign reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" on Canada's shoreline in response to Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake to Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods; Google said it will display "Lake America" for US users and "Lake Ontario" for Canadian users on its maps.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." sign on Canada's shoreline in response to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename it Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico on August 29 as part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their second friendly after beating Sleza Wroclaw 4-0. The Princesses are in Group C with Ecuador, South Korea and France, with their campaign beginning September 6.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei, 21, has completed his move to Real Madrid from Granada for €2 million and will initially play for the club's reserve side. The Accra-born player, capable of playing centre-back or right-back, has earned Ghana national team recognition and made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.
Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah joined Köln on a free transfer following the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has emphasized the importance of treating every game seriously in the Bundesliga. Mensah said transfer discussions with Köln began before the World Cup, making the move straightforward, and has already made his debut in the DFB Pokal.
Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah is set to transfer from French side OGC Nice to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce on a four-year deal before the close of the transfer window. The 22-year-old made 39 appearances for Nice last season and featured for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has completed a permanent move to Libyan top-flight side Al-Swehly on a three-year deal with an option to extend for another year, joining as a free agent after his contract at Real Oviedo expired. The 28-year-old, who appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana, turned down offers from Turkish, French, and MLS clubs before accepting the move to Libya.
Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28bn worth of US products in retaliation to President Trump's recent tariffs on Canadian imports. The Canadian levies are set to take effect on 8 September, and Canada will also provide C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses and workers.
The Adidas Azteca ball used by Diego Maradona in Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for £2.5 million (US$3.3m) at Heritage Auctions in the United States. Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who collected the ball after the match, confirmed its authenticity before the sale, which fell short of the expected £7.3 million in bids.
The 21-year-old centre-back is set to join Real Madrid from Granada, initially with the club's reserve side. Naasei, who made his Ghana senior debut in a friendly against Mexico, has made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.
The Black Star International Film Festival's 11th edition will feature films from 11 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, and Russia. The festival takes place September 24–27, 2026 in Kumasi and follows submissions from 42 countries.
US President Trump said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks collapsed and the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a "miscalculation" and said Canada would match them "dollar-for-dollar" from 8 September, describing the situation as a trade "war".
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a "miscalculation" after trade talks collapsed on Friday. Canada will retaliate with matching tariffs from 8 September on steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, among other goods.
Burnley and Wrexham are competing to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Burnley keen to strengthen their attacking ranks. The 23-year-old has Championship experience from loans at Sheffield United and Stoke City, and recently made his Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico.
The White House reported that more than 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, routed Chinese exports through their borders to sidestep US tariffs, costing American jobs and billions in revenue through transshipping. China's embassy said trade wars have no winners and opposed the tariff measures.
New Zealand has become the latest nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The withdrawal follows Infantino's aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, and New Zealand is also seeking an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.
The White House said more than 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower American import duties. According to government and private sector estimates, between $30 billion and roughly $300 billion in goods have been moved through this process, known as transshipping.
Ghana's featherweight John 'Expensive' Laryea travels to Buenos Aires to face Adrian Maximiliano Robledo in his 25th professional fight, with coach Carl Lokko confident the victory would aid his championship ambitions and WBA ranking climb.
US President Donald Trump said it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following accusations from Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC that he broke trust through deception with a failed Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
Three football confederations have issued a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed proposal to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, stating that "football belongs to no individual" and calling for an independent review into the stake sale proposal.
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation's open letter accusing him of breaking trust through his aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal to sell 21% of commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company.