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Axis Pension Trust Ltd. has confirmed participation in the 2026 Joy Sports Invitational Tournament, Ghana's largest corporate sporting event, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. The event will feature football, athletics, and other sporting disciplines.
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Axis Pension Trust Ltd. has confirmed participation in the 2026 Joy Sports Invitational Tournament, Ghana's largest corporate sporting event, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. The event will feature football, athletics, and other sporting disciplines.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Telecommunications and internet service provider 3D Wireless has signed up for the JoySports Invitational 2026, a premier corporate sporting event scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium. The tournament promotes workplace wellness and professional networking, with over 30 corporate organizations having participated last year.
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The Asian Football Confederation said it stands in solidarity with Uefa and Concacaf against Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors, arguing the plan cannot achieve the necessary consensus and risks undermining the unity of the World Cup.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Medeama SC will host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium after CAF granted the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval, allowing the club to host continental football in Tarkwa for the first time.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso in their second Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with Joseph Badu equalizing after Ghana played the second half with ten men. Ghana remain third in Group B with one point from two matches and face Togo in their final group fixture.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Dr Eric Tetteh Ayertey has been appointed to the Medical and Anti-Doping Committee of African Boxing, becoming the first Ghanaian to serve on the continental body. He joins four other African medical experts responsible for developing medical policy, strengthening athlete safety, and advancing anti-doping programmes across African boxing.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Local Organising Committee has released fixtures for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup, featuring eight clubs in two groups of four with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Debibi United will face Attram De Visser in the opening match at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC has received CAF Category 2 Stadium Approval to host their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium, marking the first time continental football will be hosted in Tarkwa.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Doris Boaduwaa scoring and Cape Verde's own goal doubling Ghana's lead. The victory gives Ghana a confident start to the tournament with a clean sheet and all three points.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Football Association has strengthened sanctions for discrimination, raising the minimum ban for players, managers, and technical staff found guilty of misconduct related to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability from six matches to 10 matches. The change comes as part of efforts to tackle discriminatory conduct across the game, with potential for longer bans if aggravating factors are present.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federation for players displaying a banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals. Additional charges include discriminatory chants and gestures by fans, alleged assault by an assistant coach, and throwing of objects by spectators.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Cameroon defeated Mali 2-1 in a CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group D match in Casablanca on Wednesday, with Ngah Manga scoring twice for the Indomitable Lionesses.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, bringing together companies from across Ghana for corporate sports, networking and competition. Companies can register by contacting Sleven on 0242376445 via WhatsApp, with activities including an aerobics session, CEO's Penalty Shootout, and Jama Contest.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Sandro Tonali, Tottenham's club-record £100m signing, said he needed only 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. Their shared connection to Brescia, including De Zerbi's long-held interest in signing Tonali, facilitated the transfer.
11 hours ago · The Chronicle →
UEFA's 55 member associations have voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cups and Club World Cup, if FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors is approved. The boycott stance will be tested in October during the Women's World Cup play-offs.
11 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed following a poor Premier League season where the club finished 12th and an uninspiring transfer window. Newcastle sold key players including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali while missing out on targets Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz, with the departures attributed partly to the need to sell players to generate income.
11 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.
11 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Premier League's 20 clubs have unanimously voted to approve a proposal for a new strategic partnership with the English Football League, to be put to EFL members for a vote in the coming days. The 10-year deal is expected to be fully funded through a transfer levy, with Sky News reporting the figure as £1.5bn, though this remains unconfirmed.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr scored as FC Nordsjaelland thrashed Swedish side GAIS 6-0 in a UEFA Conference League qualifying match, with the 19-year-old netting the hosts' fifth goal in a dominant display.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Football Association has increased the minimum suspension for discrimination offences to ten matches from a previous range of six to twelve matches, effective next season. The strengthened rule applies to players, managers, and technical staff, with shorter bans available only in cases of mitigating circumstances or early admission of breach.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tottenham's club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. A shared passion for boyhood club Brescia helped pave the way for the transfer, with De Zerbi having sought Tonali years earlier during his Sassuolo spell.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court has ruled in favour of the National Sports Authority and National Paralympic Committee Ghana in a long-running legal battle over amputee football governance, dismissing the Ghana Amputee Football Federation's claims and awarding GH¢60,000 in costs to each defendant institution.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
England defender John Stones has joined Italian champions Inter Milan on a free transfer with a two-year contract after his Manchester City deal expired. The 32-year-old spent 10 years at City, winning multiple trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Swedish club AIK have agreed to sign 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Nana-Kofi Donkor from Georgian side FC Dila; the player is expected to undergo a medical in Stockholm on Thursday before signing a four-year contract if the examination is successful.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
UEFA's 55 member associations have voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell stakes to private investors. The boycott would cover men's and women's World Cups and the Club World Cup, and could first be tested in October at the Women's World Cup play-offs.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has announced KFC Ghana as the Official Meals Partner of the Ghana Women's Premier League, providing meal support throughout the season. The partnership aims to improve player and official welfare and strengthen corporate support for women's football in Ghana.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Isaac Tetteh, an experienced football administrator, has criticised the Kurt Okraku-led Ghana Football Association administration as "below average," citing weak domestic league representation and alleging politicisation of football governance. He called on the GFA President to either improve performance or step aside for more competent leadership.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Islamic Senior High School, Kumasi produced a dramatic comeback from 14 points in the opening round to defeat Agona SHTS 41–40 in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, securing a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi Sec. Tech. School secured a spot at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship by posting 71 points, the highest qualifying score in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, ahead of Bosomtwe Boys' STEM High School (22 points), Al-Azhariya Islamic SHS (11 points), and Barekese SHS (9 points).
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team faces Burkina Faso on Thursday in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a 4-2 opening loss to Nigeria.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA plans to secure up to $4.2bn in private investment by October for a new World Cup spinoff subsidiary (FIFA Forward Enterprise), even as President Infantino claims a consultation process has only just begun. The move has drawn criticism from UEFA and others, who say the rushed process lacks consultation with football associations and crosses a line by partly selling off the governing body's revenue-generating operations.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA will meet Thursday to discuss its response to FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, after FIFA set a 19 September deadline for member associations to accept the deal or forfeit the first $20m of a $40m initial payout.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World No 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic after three hours and 11 minutes, unable to withstand 34C temperatures while trailing 7-6(7-2) 4-6 5-4 to 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova, who advanced to the second round.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga led rank outsiders Malawi to a shocking 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha once.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won the men's 100m final at Glasgow 2026 with a time of 9.83 seconds, breaking the Commonwealth Games record and securing Cameroon's first-ever podium finish in the men's 100m event.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 football team plays Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire today, looking to recover after a 4-2 loss to Nigeria and earn their first points of the tournament. Coach Maxwell Konadu has indicated tactical adjustments ahead of the match as the team seeks to strengthen their knockout stage qualification chances.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Inter-City Marathon returns on October 10 as the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, with Tampico becoming the official headline sponsor. The fourth edition expects to attract more than 2,000 participants from across Ghana, including elite athletes, recreational runners, schools, and corporate teams.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian boxer Desmond Pappoe withdrew from his quarter-final bout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after failing a fitness test due to a shoulder injury. In a separate development, Ghana's Benjamin Azamati finished seventh in the men's 100m final, clocking 10.11 seconds.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Heart of Lions midfielder Seedorf Asante has joined Yamoussoukro FC in the Ivorian league ahead of their debut campaign in the Ivorian topflight, as the club pursues international expertise in its transfers.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures reaching 34C. The 31-year-old Russian, seeded number one, fell after more than three hours of play while trailing 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 5-4 to 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova, who won her WTA tour debut.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tolu Arokodare, a Nigeria international striker, has joined Dutch side Ajax on loan for the 2026-27 season with an option to make the move permanent. Arokodare has struggled at Wolves since his £24m move from Genk in September 2025, scoring just three goals in 33 Premier League games as the club was relegated to the Championship.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, featuring a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup and Cucurella's number 26. Cucurella helped Spain win the World Cup this month after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Marc Cucurella, a defender who helped Spain win the World Cup this month by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, has fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente. The portrait features De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of the number 26.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has offered each member association $40m if they back his plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary, with a 19 September deadline for nations to access an initial $20m. The proposal, which could raise $10bn and has drawn condemnation from Uefa, Europe, Asia and North America, appears to have surprised even some of Fifa's own vice-presidents.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but was left out of the squad travelling to Hong Kong and Seoul, as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in January while on loan at Everton. New manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of reintegrating Grealish into the first team, with the 30-year-old approaching the final year of his contract.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain, investigating players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes for alleged assault and unsporting conduct, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala. The Argentine Football Association also faces proceedings for potential breaches including discriminatory chants, team misconduct, and match security violations across multiple matches.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA announced plans to sell off stakes in its football competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors associated with US President Donald Trump, which Infantino characterizes as democratisation of football but which has met criticism from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies. The plan would distribute $40m in funding to FIFA member associations, with a deadline of 19 September for federations to accept in order to access an initial $20m.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed to sign Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal, while Jordan Henderson has cancelled his Brentford contract to join Stamford Bridge. Both moves reflect new manager Xabi Alonso's drive to add experience to Chelsea's squad, which has been the youngest in the Premier League.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Monica's Senior High School has secured a place in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by defeating Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, in the Ashanti Regional qualifying contest with a score of 49 points to 47 points.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Shama Senior High School won the fourth competition of the Western Regional Qualifiers with 40 points, narrowly beating Fiaseman SHS (36 points) to secure qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sekondi College won the fifth contest of the Western Regional Qualifiers with 73 points, defeating Bompeh SHTS (26 points) and Annor Adjaye SHS (7 points) to secure one of the region's qualification slots for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has publicly supported Ghana's Black Queens as they begin their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco against Cape Verde, emphasizing the tournament's significance as a pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Precious Akai Nettey lost a unanimous decision to Mauritius's Marvin Clair in the men's Light Middleweight quarter-final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ending his medal hopes.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after France's semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has signed a contract to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, who earned CAF Champions League qualification by winning the 2025/26 title, have set their sights on reaching the group stage of the 2026/27 competition. The club has earmarked $1.5 million for squad strengthening and operations as part of preparations to compete against Africa's elite clubs.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mohammed Fuseini, a 24-year-old Ghanaian striker for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, was attacked and robbed by five men while sitting in his parked vehicle in Brussels on Sunday. The attackers stole his mobile phone and a luxury watch worth between 8,000 and 14,000 Euros; he sustained injuries and was hospitalized but is recovering.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department has reiterated that Premier League clubs must complete licensing applications by July 31, 2026, or risk sanctions including exclusion from the 2026/27 season. As of July 27, seven clubs had fully completed applications, while others were still working on submissions or had not yet started.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Desmond Pappoe has withdrawn from the men's 80kg quarter-final contest against Joshua Ofori after medical tests revealed a right shoulder fracture sustained in his previous bout. Ofori will advance automatically to the semi-final as a result.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Under-20 football team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged defensive lapses cost Ghana the match but said the team aims to recover and win upcoming games.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens begin their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde in Morocco, seeking a semi-final appearance to secure a FIFA Women's World Cup spot and their first WAFCON trophy. The Black Queens, three-time runners-up and third-place finishers at the last edition, are tournament favourites despite facing debutants Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain's Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, has undergone minor back surgery after experiencing discomfort and will enter a period of rehabilitation; British media reported he may miss the start of the Premier League season on August 21.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as Italy national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso who left in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. The appointment came after Pep Guardiola turned down the role and Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was blocked due to ties to a Russian betting firm.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the entry list for the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, returning for a second edition with a revamped format that proved commercially successful last year.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
South Africa's Banyana Banyana were defeated 2-1 by Tanzania in their Group B opener at WAFCON Morocco 2026 in Casablanca on Monday, despite dominating play and missing several chances. The loss puts South Africa on the back foot ahead of matches against Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, with the tournament serving as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hayford Addai will represent Ghana in the Men's 100m T47 Final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a personal best of 11.09 seconds from the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Addai ranks sixth on the entry list and is within striking distance of leading medal contenders in what is expected to be one of the fastest T47 finals in Commonwealth Games history.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zinedine Zidane was confirmed as France's head coach on a four-year deal running until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps who left after France finished fourth at the recent World Cup. Zidane, 54, had long been the leading candidate and said he turned down club offers to pursue the France role.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams visited Ghana's Black Queens team in Morocco to deliver messages of encouragement from the Executive, Parliament, and Ministry on behalf of the nation ahead of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run major competitions including the World Cup and sell stakes to external investors has prompted UEFA's 55 member associations to call an emergency meeting to discuss a potential plan of action, including the possibility of a boycott.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Musah Rahman Lawson will face Nigeria's Raimi Isiaka in an international boxing contest headlining the official launch of the 2026 GaDangme Homowo Festival on July 31, 2026, at Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aziz Abdul, 25, a super-heavyweight boxer and grandson of former Ugandan military dictator Idi Amin, is competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Abdul fights for Uganda in the 90+kg quarter-finals, with a win guaranteeing at least bronze and positioning him as Uganda's first Commonwealth boxing medallist since 1990.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad in a friendly, with teenage striker Brian Madjo among the players used as the squad prepares for the new season under head coach Unai Emery.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City winger Savinho is keen to leave the club and explore a move to Tottenham, with head coach Roberto de Zerbi interested in signing the 22-year-old Brazil international. The attacker, who joined City from Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024, has seen limited game time this season amid competition from new signings Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School defeated two-time NSMQ semi-finalists KNUST Senior High School 54–49 points in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers to secure automatic qualification to the 2026 national championship.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Debutants Malawi shocked defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C opener at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, with goals from Temwa Chawinga (69th and 95th minutes) and Tabitha Chawinga (74th minute). The victory marks the first time Nigeria has lost a WAFCON match to a tournament debutant, while Zambia topped the group with a 6-0 win over Egypt.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati finished seventh in the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.11 seconds. Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme won gold with a Commonwealth Games record of 9.83 seconds, with Australia's Lachlan Kennedy taking silver and Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi bronze.
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 →
Fijai Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by winning Contest 3 of the Western Regional qualifiers with 74 points, defeating Daboase Senior High Technical School (30 points) and Prestea Senior High School (22 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amenfiman Senior High School secured the first qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship, scoring 61 points and beating St. Mary's Boys SHS (48 points), Ahantaman Girls' SHS (44 points), and Huni Valley SHS (21 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tarkwa Senior High School secured the second qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after winning Contest Two with 49 points, ahead of Nkroful Agricultural SHS (25 points) and Mpohor SHS (9 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, replacing Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure. Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, will lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Sports Fund, established under the Ghana Sports Fund Act 2025, aims to replace the country's long-standing reliance on emergency fundraising with a predictable funding system supporting sports development across all levels. The Fund's Deputy Administrator said this replaces Ghana's reactive approach to financing sports, which has hindered long-term planning and athlete preparation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have reached agreement on personal terms with 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from negotiations. Real Madrid are expected to pay more than £100 million to secure the winger from RB Leipzig.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu won his men's 100m heat at the Commonwealth Games with a season's best time of 10.01 seconds, qualifying for the semi-finals where he will compete on Tuesday.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Atwima Kwanwoma Municipal branch of the National Service Personnel Association organised a sports and games festival to promote unity and teamwork among national service personnel. The event featured football, ludo, dame, oware and cards, with a novelty football match between the Red Team and Blue Team resulting in a 4-1 victory for the Red Team.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana swimmer Abeku Jackson advanced to the men's 50m butterfly semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a time of 24.11 seconds, placing 14th overall out of 70 swimmers. Teammate Unilez Takyi was eliminated from the women's 50m freestyle after finishing seventh in her heat with a time of 27.13 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Betano Ghana is refunding customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana's elimination in the Round of 32. The company says the refund initiative is intended to support football fans who backed the national team during its World Cup campaign.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the team is ready to begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with their first match against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29 in Casablanca. Ghana will play their 12th WAFCON appearance while Cape Verde makes their tournament debut.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School won the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 52 points, booking a place at the national championship where they will face top schools like Opoku Ware School and PRESEC-Legon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's senior women's national team will face debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, in their first match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team trained in Casablanca on Monday as they prepare for the tournament.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire returned to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years with a dominant 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group B opener at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Rebecca Elloh scored from the penalty spot and Ines Konan struck twice to give coach Reynald Pedros' side a perfect start.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania opened their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Group B campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in a tightly contested encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Kiribati's Temakau Eriu inside two minutes in a men's 55kg bantamweight round-of-16 bout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence in winning a medal and advancing to face England's Ellis Trowbridge in the quarterfinals.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor as head coach on a two-year contract following an extensive recruitment process. Kapor, a UEFA-licensed trainer with previous experience at Tema Youth FC, Bechem United FC and Medeama SC, was selected for his tactical expertise and knowledge of the Ghana Premier League.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens will face Cape Verde in their opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00GMT at Moulay Rachid Stadium. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side enters the tournament in high spirits following preparatory training and friendly matches.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian winger Aziz Issah, 20, has permanently joined Barcelona's reserve team Barça Atlètic after Dreams FC agreed to the transfer; Issah has signed until June 2028 with an option to extend, following two successful loan seasons with the Spanish club.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabriel Langton, 19, fell head-first from three metres during the men's team gymnastics event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after missing his catch on the horizontal bar. After scans ruled out serious injury, Langton said he feared for his future in the sport but is confident he can return to gymnastics.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Andrea Pirlo said he is no longer in contention to become Italy's head coach after criticism over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company Fonbet drew objections from Italian Football Federation officials and lawmakers.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ghanaians Benjamin Azamati (10.00) and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu (10.01) recorded the fastest times across the 11 men's 100m heats at Scotstoun Stadium, advancing to the semi-finals alongside Wales' Jeremiah Azu and England's Elliot Jones.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Paralympic Committee president has announced cash rewards for Ghanaian para athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: £3,000 for gold, £2,000 for silver, and £1,000 for bronze. The incentive scheme aims to motivate athletes and recognise their efforts on the international stage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged his high-pressing tactical approach backfired against defending champions Nigeria in a 4-2 defeat at the WAFU B U20 Championship, with defensive mistakes allowing Nigeria to take control. Ghana will face Burkina Faso on July 30 and Togo on August 2 in their remaining Group B matches.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has criticised Ghana's practice of appointing separate Management Committees for each national team, describing the arrangement as inefficient and a burden on government. Adams argues that a more coordinated approach would provide better results for Ghana's national teams.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as goalkeepers' coach as the club rebuilds ahead of the 2026/27 season, following two trophyless campaigns and the earlier hiring of Serbian head coach Nebojsa Kapor. The 47-year-old brings over 90 caps for Ghana and World Cup experience to the technical team.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wolfsburg sports director Dieter Hecking says Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has not returned to the club as scheduled and will instead begin an individual rehabilitation program in Denmark. Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine on 7 June and the club says it is handling the situation with great responsibility.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as the club's goalkeepers' coach on a two-year deal, reuniting him with the club where he began his career before playing across Europe and earning more than 90 international caps.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In Group B of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania defeated former champions South Africa 2-1 while Côte d'Ivoire marked their return to the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso, leaving Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed the signing of NBA superstar LeBron James, who says it will be his final contract in the NBA. The 41-year-old has won NBA titles with all three teams he previously played for and will join a 76ers roster that includes Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Para-athlete Zinabu Issah secured Ghana's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a silver in the Women's F57 Shot Put, throwing 8.65 metres. The achievement comes after several other Ghanaian competitors narrowly missed podium finishes.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of spreading criticism about his leadership and the World Cup. He claimed FIFA delivered the "greatest event on earth" and praised the 2026 tournament's safety and unity, including Iran's participation, contradicting accounts from Iran's head coach who said his team were the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after PSG withdrew their interest. Real will pay more than £100m for the player, whose contract is modelled on Jude Bellingham's terms with performance incentives.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The 32-year-old centre-half, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Juventus, is understood to be leading Inter's race to sign him on a two-year contract.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens open their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:00 PM GMT in Morocco. The team enters the match with confidence following intensive preparations and friendly matches.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association held a consultative meeting with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on July 24 to review the 2025/26 season and plan for the upcoming campaign, with discussions covering match scheduling, stadium availability, ticketing, broadcasting, security, and youth development initiatives.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wesley Girls' Senior High School secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after dominating Contest Eight of the Central Regional Qualifiers with 70 points, defeating Fetteman Senior High School (19 points) and Enyan Maim Senior High School (13 points). The school also became the first from the Central Region to win the GOIL Riddle Bonanza in the 2026 NSMQ qualifiers.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senya Senior High School topped Contest Six of the Central Regional Qualifiers with 68 points, defeating Winneba Secondary School (43 points), Fetteman Senior High School (26 points), and Assin Manso Senior High School (16 points) to secure its second appearance at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School secured the Ashanti Region's eighth qualification slot for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by defeating Wesley High School, Bekwai, with 49 points to Wesley's 48. The Kumasi-based school will return to the national championship after reaching the one-eighth stage last year.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ramatu Quaye lost via unanimous decision to Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in a Flyweight round-of-16 bout, being knocked down three times. All three Ghanaian women boxers competing at the tournament have now failed to win their contests.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Inter Milan have entered negotiations with Tottenham over signing centre-back Cristian Romero, the Spurs captain who helped Argentina reach the World Cup final. Tottenham are willing to sell after Romero's difficult 2025-26 season and the arrivals of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi as defensive reinforcements.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Benjamin Azamati won his opening heat at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a season's best time of 10.00 seconds, securing automatic qualification for Tuesday's semi-finals. Isaac Botsio finished 4th in his heat and did not advance, while compatriot Abdul-Rasheed Saminu also qualified for the semis.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu booked his place in the men's 100m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking a season's best time of 10.01 seconds to win his opening heat. The national record holder will compete in the semi-finals on Tuesday as he pursues the Commonwealth title.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Garden City Aquatics held its inaugural inter-schools swimming championship on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at KNUST, bringing together 65 events for swimmers from 11 schools in Kumasi across basic, junior high, and senior high levels. The non-profit organization aims to develop talent and confidence through professionally organised competition.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Kenya 4-0 in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Rabat, with goals from Ibtissam Jraidi (twice), Sakina Ouzraoui, and Meriem Atiq. The result placed Morocco atop Group A on goal difference.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria won their first Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 with a 2-0 victory over Senegal, with Marine Dafeur scoring from a penalty in the 13th minute and Mélissa Bethi adding a late second.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Eriu Temakau of Kiribati in the men's bantamweight 55kg round at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, advancing to the quarter-final after the referee stopped the contest in 1:54 seconds. Mohammed will next face England's Ellis Trowbridge for a semi-final spot.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association held an engagement with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on Friday to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The meeting covered operational and commercial aspects including fixtures, scheduling, broadcasting, ticketing, and fan engagement.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites, led by Head Coach Maxwell Konadu, have arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana. The team will face Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in the group stage as they aim for regional glory.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nineteen-year-old Gabriel Langton fell three metres from the horizontal bar during the opening day of gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games and was taken to hospital for scans, but was discharged the same evening with no serious injury. His team-mates won silver in the team event.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round at Jeddah Superdome, marking his first fight since a December car crash in Nigeria. The victory sets up a blockbuster all-British heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana will field Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati and Isaac Botsio in the men's 100m heats at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday, with heats beginning at 9:10 a.m. Ghana time. The top two athletes in each heat will advance to the semi-finals.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
None of Ghana's athletes advanced on Day 3 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimmers Nubia Adjei and Abeku Jackson failing to progress and boxers Nancy Bamfo and Adelaide Dede Djabatey losing by unanimous decision. The team hopes to recover on Day 4 with sprinters Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati and Isaac Botsio competing in the men's 100m heats.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Olympic Committee says a complaint by human rights group FairSquare about FIFA president Gianni Infantino breaching the Olympic Charter's political neutrality rules falls outside its scope and will not be investigated. The complaint alleged Infantino showed support for US President Donald Trump after Trump intervened to suspend a red card given to a US footballer during the World Cup.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane is set to begin formal negotiations on a new contract with Bayern Munich, with his current deal expiring at the end of the coming season. The 32-year-old striker has scored 146 goals in 134 appearances for Bayern since joining from Tottenham in 2023, and has attracted interest from clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive conversations with captain Bruno Guimaraes but cannot guarantee his future at the club, after BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scored his first goal in nearly four years at age 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United in an Emperor's Cup match on Saturday, his first competitive goal since November 2022.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham defeated A-League champions Auckland FC in a pre-season match in New Zealand, with Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scoring. Manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a young side to manage risk after the long trip, with new signing Mateus Fernandes the only major summer arrival to feature.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will feature in Xabi Alonso's squad next season, describing the new manager as "one of the best to do it." Gittens joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for £52m last summer and struggled in his first season, but has scored in Alonso's first two pre-season friendlies.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mathilde Demoncay was knocked to the ground and suffered concussion while attempting to break up a melee between players during a friendly between Metz and Fortuna Sittard in the 40th minute. She left the field at half-time.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Federico Chiesa says he is "only thinking about Liverpool" after scoring in a friendly under new manager Andoni Iraola, though the Italian forward has started just one Premier League game in two seasons and previously stated he would look elsewhere if he couldn't find consistency in the league.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nancy Bamfo lost unanimously to Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde in the women's 54kg Round of 16, while Adelaide Djabatey was also eliminated via unanimous points decision to Fiji's Jasmine Duanakamakama at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Holy Child School secured a return to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after defeating Mankessim Senior High Technical School in a tie-breaker at the Central Regional Qualifiers. The Elmina-based school edged out Mankessim following a closely contested match where the two teams remained competitive throughout multiple rounds.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian bantamweight boxer Amadu Mohammed advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's Bantamweight (55kg) event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after defeating Temakau Eriu in his opening bout. Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavi described Mohammed as one of Ghana's top boxers and a potential medalist for the Games.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi Academy topped the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 63 points, finishing ahead of Ejisu Senior High Technical School (33 points) and Fomena T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (20 points). The school also swept the GOIL PLC Riddle Bonanza by solving all four riddles.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nyakrom Senior High Technical School has secured its second-ever qualification to the National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after victory in a Central Regional Qualifier. The contest was marked by an emotional moment when twin sisters Bridgitta and Bridget Agyabeng shared the NSMQ experience, with Bridgitta competing as a substitute while her sister cheered from the audience.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Hubert's Seminary SHS staged a comeback against Afua Kobi Ampem Girls' SHS to win the fifth qualification slot from the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship, finishing with 56 points.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round by Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia before recovering to stop him in the second round, clearing the way for a delayed fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua, fighting for the first time since a December car crash in Nigeria, was visibly emotional after the victory, dedicating it to friends who died in the crash.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Amadu Mohammed qualified for the Bantamweight quarter-finals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a first-round stoppage of Kiribati's Eriu Temakau in 57 seconds. Mohammed could secure a podium finish if he wins his quarter-final fight on Tuesday, 28th July.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Edinaman Senior High School has qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after scoring 71 points in Contest Two of the Central Regional Qualifiers, the highest opening-day score in the region.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Louis Senior High School secured automatic qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after a comeback victory in Ashanti Region qualifiers with 53 points, beating Jachie Pramso SHS (45 points) and Kumasi Girls' SHS (42 points).
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ejisuman SHS won the opening contest of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 51 points, securing the first qualification slot from the region. St. Jerome SHS finished second with 35 points, while Onwe SHS, in its maiden regional appearance, scored 3 points.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ninety-eight senior high schools in the Ashanti Region are competing across 21 contests to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship. Several prominent schools, including Kumasi Academy, KNUST SHS, and St. Louis SHS, are competing in the regional qualifiers after missing automatic qualification.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese club Marítimo have expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Nana Kofi Donkor following an impressive season in the Georgian top flight on loan at Dinamo Tbilisi. His attacking style and ability to beat defenders have made him one of Georgia's standout young players.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian winger Isaac Assibu has signed a contract extension with Swedish champions Malmö FF until 2030 and earned permanent promotion to the club's first team after impressing in the U19 side and making his Allsvenskan debut. The 18-year-old joined Malmö from West Africa Football Academy in 2025 and scored three goals in six U19 appearances before earning first-team opportunities.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has completed a four-year move to Slovak top-flight side DAC 1904 from Azerbaijani club Gabala SC. The youngster came through the ranks of Nayan Soccer Academy in Ghana and earned call-ups to Ghana's U19 and U20 national teams.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →