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Debibi United Chief Executive Alexander Ababio has responded to Bibiani GoldStars coach Petros Koukouras's criticism of the Debibi Presby Park pitch, calling his remarks comparing it to cassava farming "reckless and unreasonable" and urging the Greek coach to focus on his professional duties.
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Debibi United Chief Executive Alexander Ababio has responded to Bibiani GoldStars coach Petros Koukouras's criticism of the Debibi Presby Park pitch, calling his remarks comparing it to cassava farming "reckless and unreasonable" and urging the Greek coach to focus on his professional duties.
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Bibiani GoldStars SC head coach Petros Koukouras says his squad is motivated for the regional derby against FC Samartex 1996 in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, November 1, and plans to maintain an attacking approach despite the away fixture.
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Turkish trainer Kasim Gokyildiz has resigned as head coach of Heart of Lions following a poor start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with the team recording one win, two draws and five losses in eight matches and sitting one point above relegation.
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Ghana's U-15 boys were eliminated from the FIFA U-15 World Cup's semi-finals on October 28, losing 7-6 on penalties to Paraguay after a 2-2 draw, but will compete against Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs for 5th to 8th place.
13 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Cristiano Ronaldo won a special fan vote organized by France Football to determine the greatest individual Ballon d'Or-winning campaign in soccer history, beating Lionel Messi's 2012 season with his 2008 campaign. Ronaldo dedicated the recognition to supporters who backed him in the vote.
13 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Burkina Faso will host the zonal phase of the 2026 WAFU B African Schools Football Championship in Ouagadougou after Nigeria withdrew from the scheduled December 6–9 competition. Ghana will field both Under-15 boys' and girls' teams, with the girls' side entering as defending continental champions.
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Asante Kotoko, in eighth position with 12 points, face GPL leaders Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, after drawing 1-1 with FC Ashanti Gold '04. Kotoko have won all three of their home victories this season and hold a favorable home record against Medeama since 2020/21.
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The 2026/27 GoldFields Women's Premier League continues this weekend with matches across the Northern and Southern Zones. Ampem Darkoa Ladies are absent after qualifying for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League, while other fixtures include Oak Ladies hosting FC Samartex Ladies in the Southern Zone and Prisons Ladies meeting Fosu Royal Ladies in the Northern Zone.
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Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapoor aims for a fourth consecutive victory when the team faces Debibi United on Sunday, riding a run of four league games without defeat (one draw and three wins) that has moved them to second place.
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Ghana's U-15 national team finished their FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival campaign with a 4-0 victory over Colombia, ending a ten-match tournament in which they won eight matches, scored 44 goals and finished among the top eight teams in the world.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
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A Confederation of African Football inspection report identifies significant deficiencies at four of five stadiums proposed for Ghana's 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi declared non-compliant with CAF Category 4 standards. The 26-page report, following a January 2026 mission, highlights concerns over stadium maintenance, pitch quality, security systems, spectator safety and media facilities.
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CAF's Executive Committee unanimously voted to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, reversing its previous decision to hold the tournament every four years. The decision was announced following CAF President Patrice Motsepe's announcement at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde last month that the committee would reassess the four-year plan.
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Chelsea and Manchester United face off at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League lunchtime kickoff, with both sides on poor runs of form. Chelsea sit 11 places and six points above Man United, who are 16th in the table and just one point above the drop zone after an eight-game winless run in all tournaments.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Premier League enters Match Day 9 with leading clubs Medeama SC and Hearts of Oak tied on 17 points facing crucial tests, while Asante Kotoko (12 points) and FC Samartex 1996 aim to close the gap at the top. Kotoko host defending champions Medeama in a key fixture, needing a strong home performance to keep pace.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman will miss three matches after his appeal against a red card received during Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood was rejected. The 16-year-old was sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute after making contact with an opponent's challenge, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disapproval as Dowman left the field.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and will continue as captain after benching the Portuguese midfielder for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The pair held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday following Fernandes's questioning of tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Zverev reached the ATP world number one ranking after defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 7-5 at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, becoming the second German to achieve the feat after Boris Becker in 1991. Zverev's ascent follows a dominant 2026 season in which he won the French Open and US Open titles, winning 64 of his 80 matches.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappé faced backlash on Chinese social media after joking about a meme superimposing his face on a figure resembling Mao Zedong; Chinese brands and state media responded by cutting ties, prompting his apology, though many Chinese internet users were unclear what he had said due to censorship.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 team defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan on October 28, with goals from Abdul Aziz Issah and an own goal securing advancement to the last 16. The win extended Ghana's unbeaten run to six matches at the tournament.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal will appeal against 16-year-old Max Dowman's red card following their shock Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Dowman was sent off in the 85th minute for a kick out, and the club hopes to have a decision on the appeal before their Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has outlined progress under its current Women's Strategy, including school engagement programmes, increased female coaching licences, expansion of the Women's Premier League to 20 clubs, and launch of a U15 Regional Girls Colts League across all ten football regions. The association is developing a new strategy and commercial framework to attract sponsors and raise the league's visibility.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes held private talks at the club's training ground on Tuesday to air issues. Fernandes, 32, was an unused substitute during United's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday after criticising Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-15 boys team will play Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs (5th to 8th position) of the FIFA U-15 World Cup after losing 7-6 on penalties to Paraguay in the quarter-finals on October 28, 2026. Ghana has won seven of eight games in the tournament, scoring 36 goals.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Nigeria's Edo Queens in a WAFU B qualifier final replay to secure their place in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League. After CAF nullified an earlier penalty shootout loss, Ampem Darkoa won the replay 2-1 during extra time to earn their second appearance in the continental competition.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's ambassador to Ghana visited Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, offering encouragement and emphasizing the importance of promoting disability rights through sport. Ghana has been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Angola and Iraq.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has activated $500,000 from its GoldFields sponsorship agreement to support the Black Challenge, Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup. The funding will cover accommodation, feeding, flights and allowances.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to philanthropic initiatives and community development beyond football.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 Boys team was eliminated from the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan after losing 7-6 on penalties to Paraguay in the quarter-finals, despite an impressive run that included topping their group and winning seven consecutive matches.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jessica Appiah was named Player of the Match as Ghana defeated Argentina 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with Appiah scoring early and converting the winning penalty to send Ghana into the quarter-finals.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team beat Argentina 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the quarterfinals of the U-17 Women's World Cup. Head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa expressed confidence in his side's ability to advance further, though Ghana will be without Hajara Adams, who was sent off in the match.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC AshantiGold has dismissed head coach Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito and his two assistants following inconsistent performances and reported disagreements within the technical team. The club, which returned to the Ghana Premier League this season under Zito's guidance, cited poor away form and strained relations among coaching staff as reasons for the decision.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has distributed 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs across all ten Regional Football Associations, fulfilling President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku's pledge of 10 footballs per active Colts club to support grassroots football development ahead of the 2026/27 Regional Colts Football Season.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 24th Accra Senior Open Tennis Tournament, organised by the Accra Lawn Tennis Club, will take place from November 23 to December 5, 2026, with registration closing November 20. The event features multiple categories for professional and amateur players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with entry fees of GH¢150 for singles and GH¢200 for doubles.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deni Avdija recorded 23 points and nine assists and Ja Morant also scored 23 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 136-129. Portland won its third straight game to open the season on Tuesday night, with Jrue Holiday adding 22 points off the bench and Damian Lillard contributing 21 points.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday at Highbury Stadium. Arsenal's Max Dowman was sent off after an altercation near the halfway line, and Fleetwood goalkeeper Lynch's crucial saves secured a quarter-final spot for the fourth-tier side.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona was fined 602 euros by the Spanish FA after Atletico Madrid complained the club approached striker Julian Alvarez without first notifying them in writing. Alvarez, whose contract with Atletico runs until June 2030, later apologised to fans for publicly expressing his desire to join Barcelona during an interview at the 2026 World Cup.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win could help convince the Bayern Munich striker to extend his contract with the German club. Kane, 33, became the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001 after scoring 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern last season.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunderland defeated Brentford 4–1 in the Carabao Cup to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2022, with goals from Chemsdine Talbi, Tymur Tutierov, Malick Fofana, and Igor Thiago, despite being second best for much of the first half.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic defeated Ugo Humbert 4-6 6-3 6-4 in his first Basel appearance in 15 years, extending his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. The 39-year-old called it a "big win" after a hard-fought comeback, preserving his chances of reaching a record 19th appearance at the season-ending event.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool defeated Chelsea in a penalty shootout to advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, after the teams finished level in normal time. The match featured goals from Morgan Rogers for Chelsea and Cody Gakpo for Liverpool before the decisive shootout.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties to send the holders past Brighton 2-2 (on penalties) into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Bradford City.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties as holders Manchester City edged past Brighton in a shootout after a 2-2 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where City will face League One side Bradford City.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
All 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday were suspended in solidarity after a train collision near Madrid killed at least 68 people and injured more than 500 passengers. Spanish football clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona observed moments of silence and expressed condolences to the victims.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya President William Ruto has confirmed that Bayern Munich and Ajax will play the opening match at the country's new 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027. The fixture will mark the official opening of the Nairobi venue, which is expected to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National U-15 Boys team thrashed Mexico 5-2 in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with Shamsudeen Sulemana scoring four goals. Ghana has now won seven consecutive matches at the tournament and advanced to the quarter-finals.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana beat Argentina 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16, with Jessica Asamoah scoring in the 16th minute before Argentina equalized in the 87th minute.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National U-15 Boys team defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with goals from Abdul Aziz Issah and an own goal. They will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on 16:30 GMT after topping Group W with five wins from five matches.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 Boys team defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan on October 28, 2026, advancing to the next round. Abdul Aziz Issah scored for Ghana, with an own goal sealing the victory; Ghana topped Group W with five wins from five matches.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 team finished their group campaign undefeated, beating Kazakhstan 2-1 in their final match to top Group W. The young Black Starlets won all five group matches, scoring 27 goals total.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Harry Kane has been named the world's best player, winning the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old is England's all-time top scorer with 91 goals, Tottenham's record scorer with 280 goals, and netted 73 goals in 65 games for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025-26 season.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their weekend trip to Chelsea, despite a poor start to the season and speculation about potential replacements. Carrick's side are looking to end a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana qualified from Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Canada, and will face Argentina in the Round of 16 on October 28, 2026. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa's side finished on four points after also losing 3-0 to Norway and drawing 3-3 with Brazil.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have arrived in Egypt for a replay against Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers. Following CAF's decision to nullify the earlier penalty shootout result, the teams will resume from the start of extra time with the score at 2-2, with the winner advancing to the main CAF Women's Champions League.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens advanced to the Round of 16 of the U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada, setting up a match against Argentina, who topped Group A unbeaten. Assistant coach Bashiru-Deen Sumaila expressed confidence the team is prepared and ready to win.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Premier League side FC AshantiGold 04 have terminated the contracts of Head Coach and Technical Director Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito, Assistant Coach Ernest Okyere, and Goalkeepers' Trainer Robert Dabo with immediate effect. A caretaker coach has been appointed pending the naming of a substantive head coach and technical director.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Olympic Committee has named beach volleyball player Daniel Lamptey as captain of Team Ghana for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, scheduled from October 31 to November 13, 2026. Table tennis player Joanita Borteye was appointed deputy captain and badminton player Obapomba Adu-Mintah selected as flag bearer.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Spintex Knights have advanced to the Elite 16 stage of the Road to Basketball Africa League after winning all three games in the Division West group phase in Tripoli, Libya. The Ghana Basketball Federation president praised the team's unbeaten record and called for support to help Ghana basketball development amid funding challenges.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fenerbahce condemned a brawl that broke out after their 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday, with players and staff from both teams rushing onto the field following a scuffle between Kerem Akturkoglu and Roland Sallai. The club called for an investigation and disciplinary action against those responsible.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 46-year-old American tennis legend Venus Williams lost to Austria's Lilli Tagger 6-2, 6-2 at the Guangzhou Open, extending her singles losing streak to 16 consecutive defeats. Williams, now ranked 599th, has not won a singles match on the WTA Tour since July last year.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United head coach for Saturday's match against Chelsea despite the team's struggles, after the club's director of football and chief executive met to discuss his future on Monday. United are without a win in eight matches and sit just one point above the relegation zone.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Harry Kane won the Men's Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas won the Women's award, and Barcelona was named Women's Club of the Year, with awards also given for coaching, young talent, positions, and humanitarian work.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years at the London ceremony, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time, extending Spain's domination of the award.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
AshantiGold CEO Edward Kwasi Akuoko has dismissed coach Karim Zito and two assistants, citing inconsistent results and disunity among the backroom staff. The Obuasi-based club, which has recorded three wins in eight matches and sits 11th with 11 points in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign, made the decision following a consultative meeting of the Interim Management Committee.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has settled the Black Maidens' per diems ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match, but their qualification bonuses for reaching the knockout stage remain outstanding, head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa said.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Football Association has distributed 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs across all ten Regional Football Associations, with distribution based on the number of active Colts clubs in each region. The move fulfils President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku's pledge of 10 footballs per active Colts club ahead of the 2026/27 Regional Colts Football Season, which begins October 31, 2026.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Argentina on Wednesday, October 28, in the round of 16 of the U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after finishing second in their group with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Argentina also finished second in their group with two wins and one loss, and are competing in the tournament for the first time.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
AshantiGold CEO Edward Kwasi Akuoko said the club dismissed head coach Karim Zito due to poor away performances and reported tensions within the technical team. The Ghana Premier League side announced on 27 October that Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere and goalkeepers' trainer Robert Dabuo were relieved of their duties with immediate effect.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool and Chelsea meet in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, with Chelsea seeking to reach the quarter-finals after defeating Luton Town and Leeds United, while Liverpool advanced by beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1. Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield as Chelsea manager for the first time, having previously suffered defeats there as Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid head coach.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Naomi Osaka says she is "not far off" the form that brought her four Grand Slam titles but admits she has thought about quitting and often wonders how long she will play. She says she would quit if her three-year-old daughter asked her to, and notes that motherhood has changed her mindset and priorities, though she has climbed back to 19th in the world rankings.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, lost 6-2, 6-2 to 18-year-old Lilli Tagger at the Guangzhou Open, marking her 16th consecutive singles loss and the largest age gap between opponents in a WTA match this decade. The defeat has renewed debate over whether Williams, ranked 599th and reliant on wildcards for tournament entry, deserves spots ahead of younger players building their careers, though tournament organisers value her commercial appeal.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City lost their first Premier League match of the season to Aston Villa, where opposing fans chanted about the club's financial rule breaches. Manager Enzo Maresca said the players showed they do not care about the noise and remain focused on playing the game.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fleetwood Town upset Premier League champions Arsenal in a Carabao Cup penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals. Arsenal went down to ten men late in the match and could not convert their chances, with Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch making crucial saves to secure the victory.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo, both suspended for using forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates, have been cleared to rejoin the national team for November fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland. Both players were fined 150,000 Swiss francs and given two-year suspensions, with Xhaka retaining the captaincy subject to manager Murat Yakin's discretion.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal's last-16 Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood Town was delayed for more than eight minutes when a drone flew over the pitch at Highbury Stadium. The referee stopped play, police investigated, and the drone eventually flew away; seven minutes of stoppage time were added to the first half.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona were fined €602 by the Spanish football association after Atletico Madrid complained that the club contacted striker Julian Alvarez without written notification. Alvarez remained at Atletico, where he has apologized to fans after making a summer comment about wanting to play for Barcelona.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappé apologised for "ill-judged" remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong made on a French talk show, which prompted several Chinese brands to drop him. Mbappé said his comment hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide, and La Liga also apologised for the offence caused.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has donated an undisclosed amount estimated between GHS 50,000 and GHS 100,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashantigold SC has terminated the contracts of head coach and technical director Abdul Karim Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere, and goalkeepers' trainer Robert Dabo with immediate effect. A caretaker coach has been appointed pending the appointment of a substantive coach and technical director.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England captain Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, presented by his childhood idol Ronaldo Nazário. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches and 73 goals across all competitions, becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has stated he will resign if the club is found to be involved in match-fixing or any illegal activity, amid reports linking the club to match manipulation and concerns over television coverage of their matches.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC AshantiGold CEO Edward Akuoko has called for Ghana to establish a separate Black Stars team for locally-based players alongside the foreign-based squad, arguing that a reliable pool of domestic talent would provide quality alternatives when key players are unavailable and improve consistency. He notes that Ghana has used such a system in the past and that home-based players are always available for selection.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Women's Premier League opened with Tamale Super Ladies and Prisons Ladies drawing 1-1 after a stoppage-time penalty, Supreme Ladies and FC Savannah finishing goalless, and Fosu Royal Ladies defeating Ashanti Ladies 1-0 with a 90th-minute goal.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens qualified for the last 16 of the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup after finishing second in Group C with a 2-0 win over Canada. Coach Nana Joe Adarkwa says the team's new target is to win the tournament, beginning with their matchup against debutants Argentina on October 28.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC Ashantigold 04 have dismissed head coach Abdul Karim Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere and goalkeeper's trainer Robert Dabo with immediate effect. The Obuasi-based club made the decision following a consultative meeting by the Interim Management Committee, citing a mixed start to the 2026/27 campaign with three wins, three defeats and two draws in eight matches.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
World Boxing confirmed on October 21, 2026, that Ghana won its bid to host the continental boxing qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, making Ghana the seventh country to do so since 2006. The Borteyman Sports Complex, a $145 million facility, will serve as the main venue with its 1,000-seat multi-purpose Sports Hall designated for bouts.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Meteors head coach Desmond Ofei expressed confidence the U-23 side can end their absence from the Olympic Games since 2004 by qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles edition, ahead of their Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Libya.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on October 28, after finishing second in their group with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Argentina also finished second in their group with a 2-1 record.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after a 2-0 victory over Canada, finishing Group B with four points. They will now face Argentina, who topped their group.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Preliminary Round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup ran from October 23–25, 2026, with multiple upsets and penalty shootouts. Winners advanced to the round of 64, which includes Ghana Premier League sides.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tennis Federation commended wheelchair tennis players at the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, where Bernard Yawson won the men's title and Stacy Konadu Mensah won the women's title. The Federation called for corporate and institutional sponsorship to enable Ghanaian wheelchair tennis players to compete internationally and qualify for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Captain David Ferrer has named a five-player Spanish Davis Cup team led by Carlos Alcaraz, with the group set to compete in Bologna from November 24-29. Spain, runners-up last year, will face Austria in the quarterfinals.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez arrived in Riyadh and said he is rested and ready for his Saturday fight against WBC super-middleweight champion Christian M'billi, his first bout since losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025. The fight goes ahead despite security concerns linked to intensified fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho said VAR should have sent off Joao Cancelo for a foul on Yan Diomande in the second half, claiming it would have changed the match. Real Madrid won 2-1 to hand Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation received sponsorship support from Shoe Fabriek, a local shoe manufacturing company, which presented specially designed Ghana-branded sneakers to the national armwrestling team ahead of their participation in the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jaylen Williams sustained a severe lower leg and ankle injury after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was stretchered off the court and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, and pledged a poultry enterprise package including battery cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise for eight locally based players. Deputy Minister John Dumelo will coordinate the support after the players return from the World Cup tournament in Mexico.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich and England in the 2025-26 season, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Kane led Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double and captained England to third place at the World Cup with six goals.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men's Striker of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, after scoring 73 goals and making 8 assists in 65 appearances in the 2025/26 season.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has been named the 2026 Men's Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, following Spain's FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina 1-0 in the final on July 19. The 65-year-old becomes the oldest coach to win the men's World Cup.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jermaine Pennant, a 43-year-old former Liverpool and Stoke City winger, required more than 50 stitches to his right leg after being mauled by a German Shepherd while walking his dogs in north London. His own dog, King, intervened to help fight off the attacker, and Pennant declined to report the incident to police.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal became the first player to win the Kopa Trophy three consecutive times, claiming the award for young players under 21 at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony after helping Barcelona win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup and playing a key role in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Articles declaring Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Alexia Putellas, and Ewa Pajor as Ballon d'Or winners were inadvertently published on the official website hours before the ceremony at London's Palladium Theatre. A Ballon d'Or spokesperson confirmed the pieces had been prepared for all nominees and did not indicate final results.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and his Belarusian counterpart Sergey Kovalchuk discussed a proposed agreement to train coaches, provide scholarships, and strengthen sports science and athlete development, with wrestling, rowing, and weightlifting identified as potential areas for cooperation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-15 boys team won all five of their group matches at the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, finishing with a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan. The team scored 27 goals across the group stage and will advance to the next phase.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vodza Iron Breakers defeated their opponents 4–1 in a beach soccer final, bringing pride to their community in Keta. The piece celebrates the team's discipline, organisation, and commitment as a meaningful achievement for the coastal area.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana's basketball champions Spintex Knights, who qualified for the Basketball Africa League Elite 16 stage after winning their group, are reportedly stranded in Libya over an estimated $33,000 in outstanding flight costs; the co-founder says the club is awaiting support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, but the Sports Minister's personal assistant says the ministry is surprised by the claims since the club was expected to cover their costs after providing short notice.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Under-17 women's football team secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa praised his players' performance and said the team will prepare for their next match against Argentina on October 28.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Ghana's Amadu Mohammed and Joseph Commey secured semifinal places at the 2026 IBA Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, guaranteeing themselves medals after advancing from their quarterfinal bouts in the featherweight and light welterweight divisions respectively.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Police Ladies defeated Jonina Ladies 2-0 away in the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Women's Premier League season. Samartex held Epiphany Warriors, and other matches saw Lady Strikers, Hasaacas Ladies, and Fosu Royal Ladies secure victories in the Southern and Northern Zones.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has declined to provide additional funds for the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee to organise elections scheduled for October 31, 2026. The minister insists the election can be financed through nomination fees and candidate contributions, despite the committee's request for government funding.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana's National U-15 Boys team defeated Myanmar 7-1 in their second Group W match at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, extending their perfect record to two wins from two matches with a total of 11 goals scored.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, with substitute Martin Karikari scoring in the 82nd minute to secure their third successive league win.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team secured second place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 2-0 victory over Canada, earning a Round of 16 matchup against Argentina. Goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku sealed qualification.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Spintex Knights won all three games in the Division West group phase of the Basketball Africa League, finishing top of Group B with a 92-71 victory over Benin's Energie Basketball Club. The Elite 16 stage will take place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from November 10 to 15.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-15 Boys team won 7-0 against Guam in their third Group W match at the FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan on Sunday, maintaining a perfect record with three wins and 18 goals scored. Emmanuel Afful scored a brace, while Abdul Aziz Issah and four other players also scored as Ghana topped Group W.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has departed for the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India, with African champions Grace Minta, Mabel Yeboah, and Daniel Acquah among those competing. The championship takes place from October 26 to November 7, 2026, and Ghana aims to improve its medal count and strengthen its global standing.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ahead of Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony, Joy Sports journalists have made their predictions for the award, which features contenders including Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana's Black Maidens for securing qualification to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco following their 2-0 victory over Canada, highlighting the team's confidence, determination and resilience.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Spintex Knights, unbeaten in their preliminary stage of the Basketball Africa League qualifiers, have been left stranded in Libya with an outstanding travel and visa bill of around US$29,200, and have appealed for financial support to return home.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Spintex Knights, Accra Basketball League champions, are stuck in Libya with an outstanding bill of around US$29,200 for unpaid travel and visa expenses, preventing their return home despite securing an unbeaten record in the Road to BAL preliminary stage and qualifying for the Elite 16.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian basketball club Spintex Knights qualified for the Elite 16 stage of the Road to the Basketball Africa League after winning all three group-stage matches in Cape Verde, reaching the Elite 16 for the third consecutive year and keeping their bid to become the first Ghanaian club to qualify for the BAL.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Betty Kyeremateng became the first Ghanaian woman to win the Best Female Player award at the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Monrovia, finishing 13th overall with 20 victories in 32 games. Haruna Adamu was elected unopposed as the new president of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), becoming the first Ghanaian to lead the continental body.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says Ghana needs a deliberate and consistent approach to youth football development, emphasizing the need for structured talent identification, recruitment, and coaching to rebuild the country's junior football system after recent tournament failures.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex 1996 played to a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League Round 8 fixture at Golden City Park. Samartex goalkeeper Musah Zakaria made crucial saves to preserve the result, leaving Samartex third on the table with 15 points and Chelsea 10th with 11 points.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has congratulated Ghana's Black Maidens on reaching the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after defeating Canada 2-0, urging the team to remain focused and united as they prepare for knockout matches.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to give Real Madrid a 2–1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico, ending Barcelona's bid to set an outright record for consecutive wins at the start of a Spanish top-flight season.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez scored in the 48th minute to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Deportivo A Coruna, extending their winning streak to six games and moving them two points behind Barcelona.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal defeated Everton 2–0 at home with goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, moving level on 21 points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after City's loss to Aston Villa.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Tottenham defeated 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, only their second league win there in 36 years, after goalkeeper Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net and Cole Palmer was sent off for two bookings. Mathys Tel added a second goal in the 87th minute as Spurs moved to 12th place.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bayern Munich won 3-1 away to Freiburg to reclaim the top spot in the Bundesliga, with fans unveiling a banner of support for manager Vincent Kompany, who collapsed while watching the club's second team train on Friday and is hospitalized in stable condition.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sweden striker Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record £125m from Newcastle in August 2025, is finally performing as expected after a difficult first season marked by injury. This season Isak has scored six goals in the Premier League, including a decisive strike in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton, and ranks second only to Erling Haaland in top-flight scoring.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday through Kylian Mbappe's goals, extending Mourinho's record to six consecutive Clasicos without defeat—equaling Miguel Munoz and Vicente del Bosque as Real managers who achieved this feat. The victory cut Barcelona's La Liga lead to three points after ending their nine-game domestic unbeaten run.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The second African Genius Chess Championship brought together about 200 young chess players across seven age categories at Ghud Park, Accra Mall, to promote intellectual development and equal opportunities. Winners received prizes including laptops, printers and vouchers, with Acheampong Dave Quansah Chief of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School winning the Under-20 category.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Samson Kwasi Awe Awiah, a former national team all-rounder, won the GCA presidency with 11 votes out of 25 ballots cast, pledging to decentralise the sport and ensure nationwide representation in national team selection by involving grassroots-level cricketers and regional associations.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko came from behind to draw 1-1 with FC AshantiGold 04 at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. Kotoko's Asiedu equalized with a free-kick in the 63rd minute after Samuel Fosu Boateng had given AshantiGold the lead before half-time.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bechem United dominated newly-promoted Debibi United, winning 3-0 in Ghana Premier League matchday eight. Isaiah Nyarko opened the scoring in the 36th minute, and Kelvin Appiah added two more goals from the 71st minute onward as Bechem bounced back to winning ways.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Port City secured a 2-1 victory over Karela United in Matchweek Eight, with Owusu Ansah scoring twice in the final minutes to lift the newly promoted side to fourth place with 14 points. Karela remains 14th with nine points after the defeat extended their losing streak to two matches.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Kofi Babil's 82nd-minute strike gave Medeama SC a 1–0 victory over Aduana FC in Matchday 8 of the Ghana Premier League, moving the defending champions back to the top of the table. Aduana FC slipped to seventh place following the loss.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vision FC defeated Dreams FC 3-1 at the Tuba AstroTurf to end a six-game winless streak in the Ghana Premier League. Vision scored three goals in the opening 26 minutes, with Dreams pulling one back through an own goal in the second half.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Swedru All Blacks beat Young Apostles 2-1 in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 8 fixture, scoring twice in the second half through William Dankwah (55th minute) and Godfred Yartey (82nd minute), with Illiasu grabbing a consolation goal for Young Apostles in the 89th minute.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 women's football team defeated Canada 2-0, with goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku, to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 U17 World Cup. Player of the Match Seidatu Wahab said the team came with one objective: victory, and that nothing is tough for the Maidens.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Seidatu Wahab earned Player of the Match honours after Ghana defeated Canada 2-0 at the U-17 Women's World Cup, with goals from substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku sending the Black Maidens through to the Round of 16.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool recorded their first home Premier League win of the season with an impressive performance against Brighton, securing a 2-0 victory through an own goal from Pascal Gross in the 17th minute and Alexander Isak's sixth goal of the season shortly after.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at home, extending their winless run to eight games. Manager Michael Carrick faced increased pressure after the defeat, with star player Bruno Fernandes left on the substitutes bench despite United trailing 2-0 at half-time.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tennis Federation congratulated wheelchair tennis players and officials for their participation in the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, where Bernard Yawson won the men's division and Stacy Konadu Mensah won the women's division. The Federation highlighted the tournament's role in developing para sport in Ghana by providing athletes with competition, visibility, and progress assessment opportunities.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →