Ghanaâ??s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has warned that the country must approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a forward-looking mindset, not repeating past mistakes.Speaking at the inauguration of the governmentâ??s 2026 World Cup committee on Wednesday at the Jubilee House, Debrah urged unified planning and decisive action to ensure national success.Debrah said, â??We cannot afford to enter 2026 with the mindset of 2014 and 2010. Let us correct what must be corrected

Thomas Partey has expressed disappointment after Villarreal's humiliating defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Spanish outfit were hammered 4-0 at the Signal Iduna Park, with Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy scoring a brace to add to strikes from Karim Adeyemi and Daniel Svensson.Villarreal played most of the second half with a man down after Juan Foyth was controversially sent off."We knew it was going to be a difficult game

Former Black Stars midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah says football has â??been everythingâ? for him, even as he forges a new path after retiring from professional play.Asamoah, who retired in 2022, is now co-owner of the Juventus Academy in Accra, where he continues to impact young players both administratively and, on the field, often training alongside them.In an interview with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), the 36-year-old reflected on his lifelong connection

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has praised the inclusion of football legend Abedi Ayew Pele on Ghanaâ??s World Cup Planning Committee, describing it as a major boost to the countryâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Speaking at the Committeeâ??s launch on Wednesday, Debrah highlighted Peleâ??s international experience as a key asset."If for nothing at all, he has played on the international platform. He has the experience

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged the newly inaugurated World Cup Planning Committee to operate with accountability and a strong sense of national duty as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Speaking at the launch of the Committee, which had Sports Minister Kofi Adams and Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku in attendance, Mr Debrah commended the inclusion of Ghana legend Abedi Ayew Pele, describing it as a boost to

The Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, says the governmentâ??s 2026 World Cup committee has been created to prevent key agencies from operating in silos.He stressed that a unified structure is essential as Ghana prepares for the expanded tournament in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.Adams explained that cabinet approved the committee to coordinate every strand of work tied to Ghanaâ??s fifth World Cup appearance."At the last cabinet meeting, a decision

Ghanaian centre-back Manu Duah has made history with San Diego FC after the MLS inaugural side reached the Western Conference final. Duah played full throttle as San Diego defeated Minnesota United 1-0 in the semi-final to become the second inaugural team to make it to the final of their Conference, where they will face Vancouver Whitecaps.This comes 27 years after Chicago Fire reached the final of the Eastern Conference in their inaugural year.The Ghanaian youngster has been

Abedi Ayew Pele has been named to a newly established Ministerial Advisory Board formed to guide national sports policy and development.The nine-member body was introduced on Tuesday by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams. It brings together senior government officials, private-sector leaders and civil society representatives.The board comprises:â?¢ Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), Minister for Sports and Recreation, Chairâ?¢ Mrs Wilhelmina Asamoah, Chief Director,

Hearts of Oakâ??s Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, says the club is working with FIFA to clear the debt owed to former technical director René Hiddink, even as the matter shifts into the Ghanaian courts.Hiddink, who signed a three-year contract with the club in 2023, exited just eight months into his tenure. His departure came after the club terminated his deal without paying the full compensation due, leading him to lodge a complaint with FIFA.The Phobians are currently

President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku has been named as a member of the government committee tasked with coordinating Ghanaâ??s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The eleven-member body was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Jubilee House and will guide national preparations for the tournament.The committee includes senior officials such as Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa.Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi

President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku has been named chair of the governmentâ??s inter-ministerial committee tasked with coordinating Ghanaâ??s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The eleven-member body was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Jubilee House and will guide national preparations for the tournament.The committee includes senior officials such as Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa.Sports and Recreation

As part of its landmark insurance policy for referees across the Premier League, Division One League, and Womenâ??s Premier League, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has secured an extensive set of complimentary benefits aimed at providing additional protection and peace of mind for match officials and their families.The policy, delivered in partnership with Enterprise Life, goes beyond the core components of life cover, medical support, critical illness and disability protection.

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has called for renewed commitment to integrity, professionalism and public trust in Ghanaian refereeing as he launched a landmark insurance policy for match officials across the countryâ??s top competitions.Addressing stakeholders at the ceremony, President Simeon-Okraku acknowledged the progress made in developing and supporting referees but stressed that important challenges still need to be confronted.

Former Eleven Wonders coach Nii Odartey Lamptey has disclosed that he continues to support some of the clubâ??s players financially, even after parting ways with the team.Odartey Lamptey, a former Ghana international, took charge of Eleven Wonders following their return to the Premier League. However, after failing to secure a victory in the first nine games of the 2025/26 season, he left his role as head coach.In a recent interview with Asempa FM, he revealed that he has been

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has outlined significant progress in the development and professionalisation of refereeing in Ghana, emphasizing the FA's commitment to raising standards and nurturing the next generation of match officials. He made these remarks during the launch of the GFAâ??s new insurance policy for referees, a landmark welfare intervention for officials across the Premier League, Division One League and Womenâ??s

Former Eleven Wonders head coach, Nii Odartey Lamptey, says he was not responsible for the clubâ??s ongoing struggles in the Ghana Premier League, insisting that the problems confronting the team run far deeper than coaching.The Premier League returnees has been poor in the ongoing Ghana Premier League, and after 11 matches played, they sit bottom of the league log with just three points.Their poor start to the season forced the club to part ways with Odartey Lamptey.Following

Vision FC head coach Nana Kweku Agyemang has expressed his dissatisfaction following his teamâ??s 2-2 draw with Heart of Lions over the weekend.The Tema-based side, competing in Matchday 11 of the league, were held to a stalemate against the leagueâ??s second-placed team.Despite earning a point, Nana Agyemang made it clear that settling for a draw was never his intention.â??I am never content; whether itâ??s home or away, it doesnâ??t matter who I am playing with.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has formally inaugurated a nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board, a move officials describe as crucial to strengthening the countryâ??s sports development agenda.The ceremony, held at the Ministryâ??s Conference Room and chaired by Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams, signalled a renewed drive to position sports as a central tool for national progress. In his address, the Minister stressed that the board will play a pivotal role in guiding

Next yearâ??s World Cup will feature a historic change to its draw structure, with the top four seeds guaranteed to avoid each other until the semi-finals, provided they win their groups.FIFA confirmed that Spain, ranked first, will be paired with second-seeded Argentina and placed in opposite halves of the bracket. Third-seeded France and fourth-seeded England will also be paired, preventing England from meeting Spain or Argentina before the semi-finals, and France before the

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Portugalâ??s first match at the 2026 World Cup after avoiding a full suspension following his red card against the Republic of Ireland.The 40-year-old forward was dismissed for elbowing Dara Oâ??Shea during Portugalâ??s 2â??0 qualifying defeat earlier this month. Violent conduct typically carries a three-match ban, but FIFA has suspended the second and third matches for a year, placing Ronaldo under a probationary period.BBC Sport