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2026-04-262026-10-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Ghana is hoping to return to the continental stage once again after missing out on the last edition, which was hosted in Morocco. …

    Black Stars: ‘We cannot win AFCON when we have not qualified’ – Carlos Queiroz
  3. Joy Online

    … The Coventry City forward misses out on the 24-man squad released by the Ghana Football Association on Friday, September 18, ahead of the three games against Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and Morocco in an international friendly. …

    Black Stars: Thomas-Asante, Adjetey, others dropped for September-October international break
  4. Joy Online

    … The competition serves as preparations for the Black Maidens, who will be playing at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco next month. …

    WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens primed for Nigeria encounter
  5. Daily Guide

    … Ghana missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and will be seeking a return to the continental tournament through the 2027 qualifying campaign The post Thomas Partey Returns To Training After Injury Layoff appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Thomas Partey Returns To Training After Injury Layoff
  6. Joy Online

    Reigning African champions Morocco have announced they will face Ghana in a friendly during the upcoming international break. …

    Morocco announce friendly with Black Stars on October 4
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Spain will co-host the 2030 ⁠World Cup with Morocco and Portugal. Since taking over, de la Fuente’s Spain ⁠have been defeated just twice in 41 competitive matches.- Reuters You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://t …

    Fuente agrees contract extension until 2030
  8. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Morocco next month after recovering from a CAF ban from 2022. …

    Black Maidens are not owed any per diems or bonuses – Sports Minister
  9. Joy Online

    … Spain will co-host the 24th edition of the men’s World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco, with a handful of matches scheduled for Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as part of the competition’s 100th anniversary celebrations. …

    De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032
  10. Joy Online

    … Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast, bordering Morocco and separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar. …

    Mbappe, Vini and Konate obscure Real’s Ceuta message
  11. Joy Online

    … The game will be both sides’ opening game of the qualifying series as Ghana chase a return to the continental stage after missing the last tournament in Morocco. …

    AFCON 2027Q: Côte d’Ivoire name squad for Black Stars and Somalia clashes
World & Region

Moroccan king says Spain migration cooperation has hit limits

The News

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 →

Yesterday

  1. Moroccan king says Spain migration cooperation has hit limits

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. Morocco-Senegal AFCON final dispute escalates to CAS

    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 →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Black Stars interim coach recommendation expected Friday

    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 →

  2. Ghana fall to 70th in FIFA ranking after AFCON qualifier defeats

    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 →

  3. Black Starlets' road trip to Burkina Faso was planned, GFA says

    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 →

  4. Black Queens begin 2028 Olympic qualifier campaign against Mauritius

    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 →

  5. CAS to hear Senegal's appeal over stripped AFCON title

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Black Starlets complete 20-hour road journey to Ouagadougou

    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 →

  2. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    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 →

  3. Black Maidens lose 3-0 to China in World Cup warm-up

    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 →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Attijariwafa's Société Générale Ghana acquisition rated neutral by Fitch

    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 →

  2. Black Starlets travel over 20 hours to Burkina Faso for WAFU B Championship

    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 →

Monday 5 October

  1. Argentina defeats Burkina Faso 7-0 in troubled friendly

    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 →

  2. Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    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 →

  3. Spanish PM Sánchez calls snap election for November

    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 →

  4. Argentina defeats Burkina Faso 7-0 in troubled friendly match

    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 →

  5. Wenger joins African coaches for CAF Strategy Conference panel

    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 →

  6. Bank of Ghana approves Attijariwafa Bank's takeover of Société Générale

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Mukarama returns to Black Queens for Olympic qualifiers

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Ex-sports minister questions process of Queiroz Black Stars appointment

    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 →

  2. Moroccan Attijariwafa Bank to acquire Société Générale Ghana stake

    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 →

  3. Morocco U17 beats Ghana Black Starlets 2-1 in friendly

    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 →

  4. Morocco to face Mali instead of Ghana in October friendly

    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 →

  5. Morocco appoints first woman head of government

    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 →

  6. King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's head of government

    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 →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana's Morocco friendly cancelled; Mali replaces Ivorians

    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 →

  2. CAS to hear Senegal's AFCON title appeal on October 8

    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 →

  3. Minister calls for Black Stars disbandment after Gambia loss

    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 →

  4. Morocco names first female prime minister after elections

    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 →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ghana loses 4-2 to Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    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 →

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