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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Queens kick off their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations journey on Wednesday, July 29, when they take on Cape Verde in their Group C opener in Morocco.

    Black Queens open WAFCON 2026 campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday
  3. Joy Online

    It was therefore not surprising when four of the judges scored the fight 24 – 30 against her, while the other, Mouhsine SOUILMI from Morocco, scored it 23 – 30 against Quaye.

    Glasgow 2026: Ramatu Quaye eliminated after round 16 Flyweight loss to Canada’s Wall Amber-Jane
  4. Joy Online

    That was telling in the way Ghana played in the first game of the tournament and, to some extent, their semifinal defeat against Morocco, as they were unable to hold off the challenge from hosts Morocco.

    WAFCON 2026: Why the Black Queens could end trophy drought this year
  5. Joy Online

    The withdrawal of French and American forces from Niger, and the closure of a key Western drone and intelligence hub there, has left a vacuum that Sahelian juntas have filled with a patchwork of alternative partners: drones sourced from the UAE, training support from Morocco, and

    Wings Over the Sahel: Why Ghana and West Africa must build a drone-ready security doctrine
  6. Joy Online

    Morocco made an immediate statement at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 as the hosts swept aside Kenya 4-0 in their opening Group A match at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.

    WAFCON 2026: Morocco set early standard with emphatic win over Kenya
  7. Joy Online

    Algeria began their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with an assured 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening Group A match on Saturday evening in Rabat.

    WAFCON 2026: Algeria make winning start with victory over Senegal
  8. Joy Online

    Morocco’s economic growth is expected to slow to 4.2% in 2026, after ​growing 4.9% last year, the highest rate ‌in a decade, the World Bank said on Friday.

    Morocco’s economic growth to slow to 4.2% in 2026, World Bank says
  9. Joy Online

    He noted, however, that about 77 per cent of the funds went to only ten countries, including Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Morocco, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.

    Financing key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential – John Jinapor
  10. Joy Online

    He noted, however, that about 77 per cent of the funds went to only ten countries, including Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Morocco, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.

    Financing key to unlocking Africa’s energy potential – Jinapor
  11. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named his final squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name final 25 players for tournament

Yesterday

  1. Manchester United sign Baleba, City sign Bouaddi

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Ethiopia submits bid to host AFCON for first time since 1976

    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

  2. CAS to hear Senegal AFCON appeal against Morocco in October

    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

  3. Ethiopia bids to host Afcon 2028 amid infrastructure concerns

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. Man City agrees £85.6m deal for Lille midfielder Bouaddi

    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

  2. Ghana's Black Asteroids qualify for FIFAe Continental Championship

    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

  3. Content creator Saani: invest in craft, not hype

    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

Sunday 23 August

  1. Teenage midfielder Bouaddi joins Man City for £86m

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

    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

  2. Türkiye's exports to Africa rise 12.6% to $13.3bn

    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

  3. Reijnders joins Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City for £52m

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal men's national team head coach

    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

  2. Canadian travel boycott of US costs Americans billions in revenue

    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

  3. Ibrahim Tanko open to Black Stars coaching role

    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

  4. Manchester City in advanced talks for Morocco midfielder Bouaddi

    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

  5. Princess Umul urges investment to boost Ghana's tourism sector

    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

  6. Cameroon wins inaugural Women's Africa Cup of Nations title

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Manchester City pursue Bouaddi, still interested in Fernandez

    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

  2. Ghanaian film wins Locarno awards, actor honored

    '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

  3. Algeria wins bronze medal at WAFCON after Morocco shootout

    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

Sunday 16 August

  1. Cameroon wins first WAFCON title, defeats Malawi 3-0

    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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Morocco detains 111 migrants attempting border crossing to Ceuta

    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

  2. Algeria wins bronze medal at Women's Africa Cup of Nations

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Instagram accounts luring migrants to Ceuta with misleading crossing videos

    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

  2. Malawi faces Cameroon in WAFCON final on Sunday

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Manchester City midfielder Reijnders set for Saudi move

    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

  2. Government denies outstanding per diem payments to Black Queens

    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

  3. GFA unlikely to extend Queiroz contract despite supporter calls

    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

  4. Poland confirms women's U-20 World Cup on track

    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

  5. Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of breaking contract renewal

    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

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