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… The WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship carries significant importance as it doubles as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Morocco. …
Starlets to face Togo on October 10 in U-17 AFCON qualifying campaignJoy Online
Guinea has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, describing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the only solution to the longstanding dispute. …
Guinea backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan as ‘sole solution’ to disputeJoy Online
… On 29 July, Spain’s National Intelligence Service (CNI) told Moroccan and Ceuta authorities that social media groups were encouraging migrants to cross the following day. …
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surgeJoy Online
… Ghana is aiming to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after missing the 2025 tournament in Morocco, ending a run of qualification that had stretched back to 2004. …
AFCON 2027Q: Accra Sports Stadium is ‘only approved’ venue – GFAJoy Online
Africa will have two representatives on the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, with Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi among the 30 nominees. …
Sadio Mane, Achraf Hakimi make 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlistJoy Online
… Morocco’s Bounou, Senegal’s Mendy and Cape Verde’s Vozinha will compete against some of the biggest names in world football for the prestigious individual award. …
Ballon D’or: Three Africans make 2026 Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year shortlistJoy Online
… submit the squad list and then we will make it public. “He will come back home [Ghana], fine-tune the petty things and then we can begin preparations for the AFCON qualifiers.” The Black Stars are hoping to return to the continental showpiece after missing out on the 2025 Morocco …
AFCON 2027Q: Carlos Queiroz to ‘soon submit’ Black Stars squadJoy Online
… d’Ivoire who were victims of QNET activities and a demolition exercise; 246 from Nigeria who were also victims of QNET activities; 244 from Cambodia; and 201 from Algeria. The remaining returnees were 18 from Kuwait, eight from Sierra Leone, five from Mauritius, two from Morocco …
Foreign Affairs Ministry to launch Diaspora Consular FundJoy Online
… said the figure covers Ghanaians repatriated from 10 countries. “This figure is an accumulation of the following: 3,807 from Libya, 440 from Côte d’Ivoire, 246 from Nigeria, 244 from Cambodia, 201 from Algeria, 18 from Kuwait, 8 from Sierra Leone, 5 from Mauritius, 2 from Morocco …
4,972 Ghanaians repatriated from 10 countries since 2025 – AblakwaThe Ghanaian Times
… Lekié FF’s qualification also continues an impressive period for women’s football in Cameroon, coming shortly after the Indomitable Lionesses’ triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. …
Lekié FF make history with maiden CAF WCL’s qualificationKing Mohammed VI told parliament on Friday that Morocco has produced "concrete results" in curbing irregular migration but that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. The king cited "obsolete" Spanish court decisions hindering repatriation and blamed social media and legal loopholes for the July Ceuta crossing that saw at least 70,000 people attempt entry.
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King Mohammed VI told parliament on Friday that Morocco has produced "concrete results" in curbing irregular migration but that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. The king cited "obsolete" Spanish court decisions hindering repatriation and blamed social media and legal loopholes for the July Ceuta crossing that saw at least 70,000 people attempt entry.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, unresolved for nine months after controversial refereeing decisions, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday following Senegal's appeal against the ruling that stripped them of the trophy.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A five-member committee tasked with finding a successor to Carlos Queiroz is expected to recommend an interim coach for the Black Stars on Friday, October 9, who will take charge during November's AFCON qualifier double-header against Somalia while the search for a permanent head coach continues.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, losing 25.73 points in the process.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 delegation leader Joe Abu Salam says the team's road journey to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship was a planned part of preparations, not GFA neglect, following training in Bolgatanga. The Black Starlets play in Group B with Togo, Benin, and hosts Burkina Faso, with the top two qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's senior national team will face Mauritius in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers on October 8, with coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren aiming for an Olympic appearance after the team has failed to qualify for all eight editions of women's football at the Olympics.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal after the Confederation of African Football stripped them of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the final in January after walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest of a penalty decision, but CAF's Appeal Board ruled they forfeited the match by leaving the field.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U17 football team has arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso by road for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which begins Saturday. The team travelled from Accra via Bolgatanga and have been drawn in Group B with Togo, Benin and hosts Burkina Faso.
7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National team lost 3-0 to China in Casablanca in a friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team conceded one goal in the first half and two more in the second half after arriving in Morocco for a pre-tournament camp.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings said Attijariwafa Bank's acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale Ghana is likely ratings-neutral because the subsidiary's assets of less than US$1 billion are only about 1.0% of AWB's total assets. Fitch also noted that Ghana's banking sector shows healthy profitability metrics, with pre-tax return on equity and return on assets of 22% and 4.3% respectively in eight months of 2026.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 football team has travelled more than 20 hours by road to Ouagadougou for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which begins on Saturday, October 10. The Starlets are grouped with Togo, Benin, and hosts Burkina Faso, with the top two teams advancing to the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly overshadowed by the African team's difficult journey: their private flight from Morocco was cancelled due to technical failure, they arrived just five hours before kick-off, and several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue, forcing them to field a young, inexperienced squad.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team have arrived in Casablanca for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking their return after a two-edition CAF ban. The squad features players from recent regional and continental competitions and will compete in Group C against Norway, Brazil and Canada.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced an early election for 29 November after parliament rejected legislation on housing protections and an eviction case sparked nationwide protests. Sánchez said he needed a broader progressive majority to push housing reforms and other measures through parliament.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at Estadio Monumental, with the African visitors arriving just five hours before kickoff after a cancelled private flight from Morocco and fielding a young, inexperienced team after several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsène Wenger and coaches from Cabo Verde, Egypt, and DR Congo will discuss African football development and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, where nine of Africa's ten World Cup participants advanced to the Knockout Stages.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has issued "No Objection" to Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank's proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The decision was influenced by Attijariwafa Bank's financial strength and expected competition benefits in Ghana's banking sector.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mukarama Abdulai has been recalled to Ghana's Black Queens squad for Olympic Games qualifying matches against Mauritius after a two-year injury absence. Ghana will face Mauritius in the second round on October 8 and October 13, with four other returning players and two debutants included in the 24-woman squad.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the transparency of the Ghana Football Association's recruitment process for appointing Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, saying he does not trust the procedures. Vanderpuye's criticism comes after Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Société Générale Group has announced an agreement to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana to Pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank, a Moroccan international financial services group headquartered in Casablanca, which was created through the merger of Banque Commerciale du Maroc and Wafabank.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's U17 side defeated Ghana's Black Starlets 2-1 in a friendly match in Rabat, scoring a goal with the final kick of the game. Ghana played with 10 men for most of the second half after captain Abdul Rafiu Issah received a red card, but equalised in the 75th minute before Morocco's late winner.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco will play Mali on October 4 after Ghana withdrew from the friendly, citing internal reasons. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Grand Stade de Tanger, with Mali replacing Ghana following Tunisia's cancellation of their own friendly against Mali.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female Head of Government. El Mansouri pledged to form a government that meets the King's and citizens' expectations and said the appointment sends a message encouraging women's participation in national development.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the Authenticity and Modernity Party's collective leadership, as the country's new Head of Government and tasked her with forming a new government.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco cancelled its planned October international friendly with Ghana and will instead face Mali on 4 October in Tangier. Both Morocco and Mali have won their opening two matches in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing on October 8 in Switzerland for Senegal's appeal of CAF's decision to strip them of the AFCON title and award it to Morocco instead. Senegal won the final 1-0 after a Pape Gueye extra-time goal, but the match was marked by player protests when a penalty was awarded to Morocco; CAF overturned the result in March 2026, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has called for the disbandment of the Black Stars and dissolution of the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The loss came after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium and follows an earlier 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Group C.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister following her centrist party's parliamentary victory. El Mansouri, a lawyer and former mayor of Marrakesh, becomes only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world after Tunisia's Najla Bouden.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's 4-2 defeat to Gambia in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier doesn't affect his international football record, after the Black Stars squandered a two-goal lead.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →