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Nine players have opened camp for the Black Stars in Wales ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly on June 2 in Cardiff. …
Black Stars open camp in Wales ahead of World Cup friendlyJoy Online
… The forward will now shift attention to the national team assignment as Ghana prepares to take on Wales as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
Christopher Bonsu Baah win Staff Player of the Year award in debut season with Al QadsiahJoy Online
… Next stop – Wales,” he posted. The GFA President also praised the young talents in the squad, describing them as players who need long-term development and support. …
Ghana to announce World Cup squad on June 1 – Kurt OkrakuJoy Online
… The Black Stars will now turn their attention to a second warm-up match against Wales on June 2 before facing Jamaica on June 10, as preparations continue for their Group L opener against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup reality check: Mexico beat fringe Black Stars 2-0 in Puebla friendlyJoy Online
… After the Mexico game, Ghana will continue their preparations with friendly matches against Wales on June 2 and Jamaica on June 10. …
Queiroz unavailable as Desmond Offei to lead Black Stars against MexicoJoy Online
… It will be the first of three games in line for Carlos Quieroz’s teams with friendlies against Wales and Jamaica also in the pipeline.
Joy Prime to broadcast Mexico vs Ghana friendly match on Saturday, 23rd May at 2amJoy Online
… The deal will see Ghanaian football fans follow the Black Stars’ warm-up fixtures against Mexico, Wales, and a last one against a team yet to be confirmed. …
Adom TV secures right to broadcast Black Stars friendlies ahead of 2026 World CupJoy Online
… Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 before taking on Wales on June 2 in preparatory matches ahead of the tournament. …
Sports Minister Kofi Adams challenges Queiroz to get best out of Black StarsJoy 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 – CasemiroJoy 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 GyanBenjamin Azamati qualified for the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing third in his semifinal with a time of 10.00 seconds. Ghanaian record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu narrowly missed qualification, finishing third in his semifinal with 10.06 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Azamati qualified for the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing third in his semifinal with a time of 10.00 seconds. Ghanaian record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu narrowly missed qualification, finishing third in his semifinal with 10.06 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The England-wide bus fare cap will be reduced to £2 from January, reversing a rise to £3 that occurred last year. The government says the policy, expected to cost more than £500m, will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UK Covid inquiry has found that nearly £10bn of taxpayer money was wasted in pandemic PPE procurement, while NHS staff and patients faced risks from inadequate protective equipment. The inquiry chair criticised the "VIP lane" prioritising politically connected suppliers as "misguided" but found no evidence of cronyism or corruption in final contract awards.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Experts estimate that more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot May and June heatwaves, with most deaths occurring during June when temperatures reached 37.7°C in England. The rare red heat alert issued at the time warned even healthy people of significant risk to life, and researchers attribute the heatwaves to a "heat dome" worsened by human-induced climate change.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A growing trend sees divorced women repurposing engagement rings or commissioning new pieces called "divorce rings" as symbolic markers of a new chapter. One Florida blogger had her engagement diamond reset with a sapphire representing her daughter, spending $3,000 on the redesigned ring.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday to allow football fans to watch England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Mexico, which kicks off at 01:00 UK time. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reversed an earlier decision not to extend licensing laws further, citing benefits for both supporters and publicans.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds of schools across the UK have planned at least partial closures, and train operators have advised against non-essential travel as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued for parts of England and Wales from Wednesday to Thursday evening, with temperatures forecast to reach 37–39 °C in southern England and a risk of power and water supply failures.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, who retired from international football in 2016 after Copa America disappointment, reversed that decision and has led Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup. At nearly 39, he became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer after scoring twice against Austria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg as heatwave conditions intensify with forecasts of temperatures exceeding 40°C. The rising temperatures, driven by hot air moving north from the Sahara desert, are expected to peak mid-week and could result in one of the longest heatwaves in recent years.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Nana Agyemang has urged the Black Stars to adopt a cautious approach in their opening World Cup match against Panama, citing that coach Carlos Queiroz has had only about 50 days in charge and limited preparation time, including just one friendly match against Wales that ended 1-1.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national team landed in Toronto on Monday after training in the United States, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture against Panama at BMO Field on Wednesday. The squad is in full health and held an intensive training camp focused on tactical adjustments and match fitness.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars play their first group match against Panama today in Toronto in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match comes as African nations have shown mixed results in the tournament, with Côte d'Ivoire securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador, Cape Verde drawing with Spain, and Egypt drawing 1-1 with Belgium.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Toronto ahead of their opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday at BMO Field. The squad completed pre-tournament preparations in the United States with no reported injury concerns among the 26-player squad.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →