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The Ghanaian Times
… He impressed at this summer’s World Cup, starting five of Morocco’s six matches in their run to the quarter-finals after becoming a key member of Lille’s side in Ligue 1. …
Baleba, Bouaddi complete Man Utd, City movesThe Ghanaian Times
… t in 2022, when it was eliminated in the group stage. “Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to CAF to host AFCON 2028,” its federation said on X, “reaffirming the nation’s full readiness to host Africa’s biggest footballing event.” The biennial AFCON was last hosted by Morocco …
Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCONThe Ghanaian Times
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal’s appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco has been set for 8 October. …
CAS to hear Senegal AFCON title appeal in OctoberJoy Online
… Ethiopia played its home qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup at neutral venues in Morocco and Rwanda but did host matches in Dire Dawa earlier this year. …
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028Daily Guide
… The two clubs had been in advanced negotiations over the Morocco international, and a deal is now in place for the teenager to move to the Premier League. …
Man City Agree £85.6m Deal For Lille Midfielder BouaddiDaily Guide
Black Asteroids Ghana’s Black Asteroids are set to make history as they prepare to compete at the inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship Africa featuring eFootball Console in Casablanca, Morocco. …
Black Asteroids Set For FIFAe Continental ChampionshipJoy Online
… He runs more than 70 short-stay apartments across Ghana, Morocco and Ivory Coast without owning any of them, operating through management agreements with property owners. …
Invest in the craft, not hype: Ghanaian creator Adnan Saani on why social media alone will not payJoy Online
… But the teenage Moroccan’s “rise to prominence is nothing new”, in the words of another club insider. …
Ayyoub Bouaddi, the maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man CityThe Ghanaian Times
… Thiaw, 45, was appointed in 2024 and led the West African nation to a disputed continental title in Morocco this year before the victory was overturned by the Confederation of African Football. …
Vieira appointed Senegal head coachJoy Online
… Morocco remained a major destination for Turkish goods, with exports increasing by 11.7% to $2.43 billion. …
Türkiye’s exports to Africa rise 12.6% to $13.3bn in seven monthsManchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), while Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract for £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), while Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract for £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal's appeal on 8 October against the Confederation of African Football's March decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title instead of Senegal, who won the on-pitch final 1-0 but had the result overturned following pitch disturbances.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle worth €100m (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille to receive an initial £81.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. The deal comes after City's midfield departures and follows their £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Asteroids have qualified for the inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship Africa, scheduled for August 27–29, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco, earning one of eight continental spots through the FIFAe Nations League qualifying campaign.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian entrepreneur Adnan Saani, who reaches 2.7 million followers across social media platforms, has urged content creators to treat their work as a profession and invest in skills rather than chasing attention alone. He argues that social media only pays when matched with professional development, saying "attention is the door" but creators must build something of value behind it.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, is joining Manchester City in a deal worth 100 million euros (£86m) from Lille. The teenager chose to represent Morocco internationally despite France's efforts to recruit him.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Türkiye's exports to Africa reached $13.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 12.6% increase year-on-year, driven by expanding logistics networks and stronger connectivity. Exports to Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria showed particularly strong growth of 26.1%, 31.3%, and 52.1% respectively.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Many Canadians are boycotting travel to the United States in response to tariffs and annexation rhetoric, redirecting spending to Canadian destinations or overseas. The boycott cost the US approximately C$3.3 billion in travel revenue last year, with Canadians making 800,000 fewer trips to the US in April compared to the same month in 2024.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
After a 90-day, 6,814-kilometre expedition across Ghana's 16 regions, Princess Umul Hatiyya Ibrahim Mahama called for increased investment in tourism, citing poor infrastructure, sanitation, environmental degradation and galamsey as barriers. She said Ghana has the potential to become one of Africa's top three tourist destinations if these challenges are addressed.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto once, to claim the continental crown for the first time and end three previous final defeats.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
'Ego Reach We All,' a 105-minute drama written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, won the Pardo for Change and saw actor Idrissu Tontie Jr. receive Best Male Performance at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local cast and crew, the film is a feature adaptation of Armar's 2018 short film Vagabonds, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Algeria secured their first podium finish in WAFCON history, defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the bronze medal match in Rabat.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, beating Malawi 3-0 in the final with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto adding a goal. The victory ended three previous final defeats for Cameroon.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Moroccan authorities intercepted more than 100 people seeking to cross into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, with security sources citing 111 detentions near the town of Fnideq. The operation followed a spike in security after roughly 78,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta by sea a fortnight earlier, and warnings of a planned second mass crossing attempt.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria secured their first-ever podium finish at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
BBC investigation identifies dozens of Instagram profiles portraying the Morocco-Ceuta crossing as safe and easy while offering paid guidance, though people have died attempting the route. Roughly 78,000 migrants arrived by sea into Ceuta in a matter of hours last month, with 100 deaths reported.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
WAFCON debutants Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women African Cup of Nations final on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with the winner taking home USD 2 million and the prestigious trophy.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal. The 28-year-old Dutch international, who cost City £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer, made seven goals in 47 appearances but struggled to make a significant impact.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association is reportedly unlikely to extend Carlos Queiroz's contract despite calls from supporters and President John Mahama to keep the Portuguese coach, who led the Black Stars to the knockout stage at the 2026 World Cup. The GFA is exploring alternative coaching options, with negotiations complicated by Queiroz's demands.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Poland's football federation said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule as the tournament approaches, despite being the first FIFA event held amid a governance dispute over World Cup commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament running from September 5 to 27.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay said Corinthians breached an agreement to extend his contract, which he says was explicitly agreed by the club's president and departments. Corinthians cited financial sustainability concerns for the decision not to renew the 32-year-old's deal.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →