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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The 84-cap Brazil international says Wales legend Bale is the finest all-round player he has played alongside.

    Bale more ‘complete’ than Ronaldo – Casemiro
  3. Joy Online

    He became a very important player in the team. “The two players who are injured are a huge blow to Ghana, and we have to work on their replacements as soon as possible.” The Black Stars are set to face Mexico and Wales in their next two games as part of their preparations for the

    2026 World Cup: Kudus and Salisu’s absence will be a big blow – Asamoah Gyan
  4. Joy Online

    It was also kicked out of power in Wales, where it has enjoyed political dominance for a century, and returned just 17 of the 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament, its worst ever result at a Holyrood election.

    Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount
  5. Joy Online

    The results in England, Scotland and Wales have piled pressure on Sir Keir, with some Labour MPs calling for him to set a timetable for his departure, although his cabinet allies have backed him for now.

    Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy election losses
  6. Daily Guide

    Ghana will play a second preparatory match against Wales on June 2 before heading into the World Cup.

    Six GPL Stars Earn Black Stars Call-Up For Mexico Friendly
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    It added, “The new changes will also ensure more tickets are available to fans at face value, rather than being snapped up by exploitative ticket touts and resold at inflated prices.” England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland are hosting Euro 2028, while the UK is also

    UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
  8. Joy Online

    England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland are hosting Euro 2028, while the UK is the sole bidder to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

    UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
  9. April 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The issue was discussed at the IFAB annual general meeting in Wales later that month where it was agreed members would reconvene ahead of this week’s FIFA Council in Vancouver.

    FIFA accepts new laws ahead of World Cup
  11. Joy Online

    Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 before taking on Wales on June 2 as preparatory matches for the competition.

    2026 World Cup:  Black Stars can ‘surprise’ despite concerns over form – Daniel Opare
  12. Joy Online

    The issue was discussed at the Ifab annual general meeting in Wales later that month where it was agreed the matter would be on the agenda at the Fifa Council.

    Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup

Friday 12 June

  1. Black Stars arrive in Providence for final World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars arrive in Providence for 2026 World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Black Stars move to Rhode Island for World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to finalize preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will open Group L play against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by matches against England and Croatia.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Study links childhood smacking to lower GCSE exam results

    Researchers from University College London found that children who were smacked saw their likelihood of failing to achieve five pass grades at GCSE level increase by 5.7 percentage points, and 14-year-olds who experienced physical punishment in early childhood were 33% more likely to engage in risky behaviours including bullying.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. UK tightens driving test swaps to reduce no-shows

    The UK has restricted learner drivers to swapping tests only to the three nearest centres to their original booking location, responding to 64,500 no-shows on practical driving tests last year and average waiting times exceeding five months across Britain.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NSA chief urges support for Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup

    The National Sports Authority Director General has called on Ghanaians to back the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L. Ghana will play Panama on June 17, England on June 23, and Croatia on June 27.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. GFA cancels planned friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

    The Ghana Football Association has ruled out a final international friendly for the Black Stars before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after failing to secure positive feedback from Jamaica and Honduras for a behind-closed-doors match. Coach Carlos Queiroz and the GFA will now focus on training, with Ghana's World Cup campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana risks underestimating Panama in World Cup opener

    Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Declan Rice named England vice-captain for World Cup

    Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, 27, has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel. Rice has earned 72 caps for England and recently helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifies for 2026 World Cup under Barbarez

    Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana Black Stars arrive in USA for 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's national football team has arrived in the United States to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-1 friendly draw with Wales. The squad landed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening and resumed training on Thursday under head coach Carlos Queiroz.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana captain Ayew urges fans to support Black Stars, new coach Queiroz

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive of the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, which recently played Wales in an international friendly, is focused on building a new chapter and developing ahead of the tournament.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Black Stars arrive in US for 2026 World Cup preparations

    Ghana's national football team arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after departing Cardiff, continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on June 11. The team drew 1-1 with Wales on Tuesday and resumed training to fine-tune strategies ahead of the tournament.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana draws 1-1 with Wales in Queiroz's first match

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in an international friendly in Cardiff. Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas equalised in stoppage time, denying the Black Stars victory in Carlos Queiroz's debut as Ghana coach.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana draws 1-1 with Wales in World Cup prep friendly

    Ghana drew 1-1 against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium, with Caleb Yirenkyi putting Ghana ahead before Lewis Koumas equalized late on. Defender Jerome Opoku urged patience with the team, citing limited preparation time and visa-related delays that left several players arriving late to camp.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales after late Koumas equaliser

    Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Black Stars arrive in USA for 2026 World Cup preparation

    Ghana's national football team has arrived in the United States following a friendly draw against Wales in Cardiff, and will camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. The team face Jamaica on June 10 in a warm-up match before opening their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Group L.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Accam praises Black Stars' tactical clarity in Queiroz debut

    Former winger David Accam commended Ghana's improved organisation and clear tactical plan in their 1-1 draw against Wales under new coach Carlos Queiroz, noting the team showed better possession play and balance both defensively and offensively despite late equaliser.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana draws with Wales in Queiroz's coaching debut

    Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz managed his first game as Black Stars head coach on Tuesday in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales. Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana before Wales equalised late, extending Ghana's winless run, with Queiroz saying the team let a winning position slip but learned valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Queiroz backs Yirenkyi as midfielder, not right-back

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, correcting former boss Otto Addo's use of him as a right-back. Yirenkyi scored from the bench in a double pivot in Queiroz's first game, a 1-1 draw with Wales, and the coach praised his potential as a long-term midfield option.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. World Cup Soccer Fiesta to air 1986 tournament review tonight

    The Ghanaian Times reports that tonight's World Cup Soccer Fiesta episode will discuss the 1986 FIFA World Cup and Diego Maradona's performances, hosted by Moses Foh-Amoaning with reports from the USA and coverage of Black Stars preparations.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Jordan Ayew urges patience, positivity for 2026 World Cup squad

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on supporters to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to be patient and positive as the squad builds a new chapter with new players integrating into the team.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Black Stars target group-stage qualification for 2026 World Cup

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's main goal is to qualify from Group L (alongside Panama, Croatia and England) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Queiroz made his Ghana debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales and emphasised that reaching the second round is his priority.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana draws with Wales, shows tactical improvement under Queiroz

    Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales in World Cup warm-up match

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana draws 1-1 with Wales in Queiroz's first match

    Ghana's Black Stars ended four consecutive defeats with a 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly, marking Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Solomon Agbesi added to Ghana World Cup 2026 squad as emergency goalkeeper

    Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbesi will join Ghana's World Cup squad as a 27th player and emergency goalkeeping option. Coach Carlos Queiroz explained the move protects against goalkeeper injuries during the tournament and supports Ghana's goalkeeping development programme.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Carlos Queiroz to be judged by results, not personal qualities

    Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Jordan Ayew urges Black Stars patience amid difficult run

    Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars despite recent defeats, saying the team is making progress and some performances have shown encouraging signs. Ayew acknowledged four recent losses but called on Ghanaians to focus on the future rather than dwell on past setbacks.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Carlos Queiroz targets great football in Wales friendly debut

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz outlined objectives for the Black Stars ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Wales, his first game since appointment in April. Queiroz emphasized a message of hope and confidence, stating "We want to play great football. We want to win. We want to bring pride and happiness to the fans."

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

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