Somalia

2026-04-272026-10-29

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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… Akenteng’s statement follows Kim Lars Björkegren’s appointment as the interim technical team lead for the Black Stars ahead of the doubleheader against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. …
Oti Akenteng slams GFA for ‘disrespect’ of local coaches in national team appointments
26 OctJoy Online
… Following his impressive performances, including his outing against Basake Holy Stars over the weekend, Asibey has expressed readiness to wear the national team colours for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia. …
Hearts of Oak’s Osei Asibey ‘ready’ for Black Stars call
26 OctJoy Online
… The Black Stars will turn their attention to a double-header against Somalia in November as they look to improve their performances and revive their qualification hopes.
Black Stars need time to recover from poor run – GFA
26 OctJoy Online
… tatements that “undermine the dignity of its people or diminish their standing” At Saturday’s rally in ⁠Perry, Georgia, Trump said, “(US Senator) Jon Ossoff personally sponsored a bill to bring armies of migrants from terror-infested countries like Libya, Yemen, Haiti, Somalia …
Libya summons US envoy to protest Trump’s remarks
25 OctJoy Online
… Using derogatory language, he accused the Democrats of trying to open up immigration from Libya, Yemen, Haiti and Somalia – countries which he described as “terror-infested”. …
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
24 OctJoy Online
… And whose political and financial fortunes are better served by perpetual chaos than by stable peace?” President Mahama cited Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Somalia and Mozambique as examples of how resource competition, governance failures and economic marginalis …
Mahama links Africa’s conflicts to struggle over natural resources
24 OctJoy Online
… But unless we consciously decide to take up the pen and write our own script, someone else will write it for us, and we will not like how the story ends.” Mr Mahama said the continent’s security challenges were also being worsened by governance failures in Somalia, the marginalis …
Africa must take control of its resources and security future – Mahama
24 OctJoy Online
… He cited the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which he said required about 190 million dollars annually, while the AU Peace Fund could barely muster 20 million dolla …
Mahama urges Africa to finance its own peace operations, curb illicit financial flows
24 OctJoy Online
… The US has warned its citizens against travelling to Kenya, while neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia are also on alert. …
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
22 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… They beat Somalia in their opening match, then won against one of the two sides expected to lead the group. …
The Black Stars Start AFCON Qualifying Bottom of Group C

Sport

GFA disrespects local coaches in national team appointments, Akenteng says

The News

Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

GFA disrespects local coaches in national team appointments, Akenteng says
Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak defender Asibey expresses readiness for Black Stars call
Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey, who has been joint-top of the Ghana Premier League with the Phobians and named Player of the Match in his last three games, says he is ready for an invitation into the Black Stars for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars need significant time to recover from poor results
Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Libya summons US envoy over Trump's "terror-infested" remarks
Libya's foreign ministry summoned the US chargé d'affaires on Sunday to protest President Trump's description of Libya as "terror-infested" at a Georgia rally, saying the remarks were offensive and undermined the dignity of the Libyan people. Trump later said on Truth Social that the US respected Libya and called its people "proud, resilient, hospitable," while emphasizing that Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

Obama campaigns for Democrats against Trump ahead of midterms
Former President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November. Obama told crowds the election is "our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," while Trump touted his immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

Mahama ties Africa's conflicts to control of natural resources
At the Tana High-Level Forum on Peace in Africa in Ethiopia, President Mahama said the struggle for control of Africa's natural resources and extraction profits drives the continent's security crises, and warned that Africa risks remaining vulnerable unless its leaders take greater control of their resources and determine their own security priorities.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa must unite to protect resources and security from foreign powers
President Mahama warned at Ethiopia's Tana Forum that foreign powers seek strategic influence and access to Africa's natural resources, and urged African leaders to coordinate a response to protect the continent's sovereignty and security.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for African self-funding of peace operations
President Mahama has urged African countries to take greater responsibility for financing their own peace operations, curbing illicit financial flows, and building technological resilience, arguing that Africa must reduce dependence on external funding and take charge of its own security and development. He warned that reliance on foreign funding leaves the continent vulnerable to external decisions, citing the Somalia mission which requires about 190 million dollars annually against the AU Peace Fund's 20 million dollars capacity.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya records second Ebola death in outbreak cluster
A 65-year-old woman, a close family member of Kenya's first Ebola victim, has died, bringing the death toll to two. Seven other Ebola patients are receiving treatment at isolation facilities, with all cases contained within one cluster and no evidence of community spread.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Black Stars bottom of Group C after two AFCON qualifying losses
Ghana's Black Stars have zero points in Group C of AFCON qualifying after losing to Côte d'Ivoire and drawing with The Gambia. The Gambia sits on six points from two games after beating Somalia and one of the group's expected leaders.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars qualify for AFCON 2027 will require miracle – Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says the Black Stars' qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be a miracle, after Ghana lost their opening two qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia and sit bottom of their group with no points. Kingston noted that with two teams already on six points and Ghana needing to win all remaining games, it will be very difficult to turn things around.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the GFA confirmed. The committee remains chaired by Fred Pappoe and includes Stephen Appiah, Agbesi Dzakpasu, and Faisal Chibsah, with no reason given for Baffoe's withdrawal.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 21 October

Dwight Yorke expresses interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reiterated his interest in coaching Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. The position became vacant following Carlos Queiroz's departure after Ghana's poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee
The Ghana Football Association confirmed that Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the five-member committee tasked with finding a new Black Stars coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The remaining four-member committee subsequently appointed Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren as head coach, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as temporary assistants.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dwight Yorke reaffirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reaffirmed his desire to become head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. Yorke believes the national team has the talent required but needs the right culture and commitment from players to succeed.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

Dwight Yorke confirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next Black Stars head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Yorke told The Guardian that Ghana's talented squad makes the role attractive if the right team culture and player commitment are established.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Semenyo ruled out eight weeks with knee injury
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for approximately eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury during City's 3-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the setback, noting that scans showed the injury was less severe than initially feared.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana-Somalia AFCON qualifier may move to Essipong Stadium
Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Somalia, scheduled for 11 November, may be relocated from Accra Sports Stadium to Essipong Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi due to uncertainty over completing floodlight repairs at the Accra venue in time. The NSA is seeking CAF approval for the venue change.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Sports Stadium will not be demolished despite engineering issues
The Acting Director General of the National Sports Authority says the Accra Sports Stadium faces engineering problems but demolition is not the solution; the authority will instead address gaps gradually and explore whether renovation or rebuilding is best.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars to appoint substantive coach by November 2026
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren, coach of the Black Queens, as temporary head coach of the men's senior national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia. A five-member committee plans to appoint a substantive coach by November 2026, with a decision expected after the two matches against Somalia.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Obama criticizes federal investigation of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Former US President Barack Obama called a federal criminal investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar "so appalling," arguing she is being investigated solely because she has criticized President Donald Trump. The probe, initiated after Homeland Security agents searched Omar's Washington home, concerns her immigration status and whether she lied about her age when arriving in the US in 1995.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Semenyo sidelined eight weeks with knee injury, misses Somalia qualifiers
Forward Antoine Semenyo will miss Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifier doubleheader against Somalia after sustaining a left knee collateral ligament injury playing for Manchester City; Enzo Maresca said the 26-year-old could be out for up to eight weeks.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Sports minister sets residential requirement for Black Stars coach
Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead Ghana's Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana, not just visiting for matches. The requirement follows Ghana's elimination from qualifiers and the mutual separation with former coach Carlos Queiroz.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 400 coaches apply for Black Stars vacant head coach post
More than 400 coaches have applied for Ghana's Black Stars head coach position after Carlos Queiroz's departure following defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifying matches. A five-member GFA committee is expected to recommend Queiroz's successor on Thursday, with an interim technical team to oversee Ghana's next qualifiers against Somalia in November.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 15 October

Black Queens coach Kim Bjorkegren leads Black Stars against Somalia
Kim Bjorkegren, the Black Queens coach, will serve as interim head coach of the Black Stars for two AFCON 2027 qualifier matches against Somalia in November, assisted by Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram. Ghana has lost both opening games of the qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Fitz urges GFA to deliberate carefully on Black Stars coach
Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has called on the Ghana Football Association to prioritise careful consideration over haste in appointing the next Black Stars head coach, arguing the candidate must understand Ghanaian football rather than simply replace Carlos Queiroz. The GFA and Ministry of Youth and Sports have formed a committee to assess applicants by an October 15 deadline, while an interim team will manage November matches against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Agyemang-Badu confident Black Stars can recover in AFCON qualifiers
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu expressed optimism that the Black Stars can bounce back from losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) and secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, urging the team to give local players opportunities. Ghana sits at the bottom of Group C with zero points from two matches but has four remaining fixtures, including a November double-header against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Ex-GHALCA chairman calls for GFA president Kurt Okraku's resignation
Former Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has demanded that GFA President Kurt Okraku and his Executive Council resign, citing the steady decline of Ghanaian football and the Black Stars' failure to progress beyond group stages in recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and qualify for the 2025 edition.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afriyie urges Black Stars to field strongest squad for AFCON 2027
Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has called on the Black Stars to assemble their best players for remaining 2027 AFCON qualifiers, saying Ghana's chances of qualifying are not over despite losing their opening two matches. He stressed that in a league format, winning the rest of the games could still lead to qualification.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA urged to avoid rushing Black Stars head coach appointment
Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has cautioned the Ghana Football Association against rushing the appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Woode urged authorities to remain patient during the hiring process and select a coach with deep understanding of Ghanaian football and its cultural context.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →