Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday after conceding a late equaliser. The Black Stars took the lead through Caleb Yirenkyi in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny Ghana victory. Lawrence Ati-Zigi started in goal, with a backline of … The post Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over Wales appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) Ghana has officially confirmed Ghana’s participation in the upcoming 23rd Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.Team Ghana, marching under the official campaign slogan, “Team Ghana: From Ghana to Glasgow for Gold,” is expected to field close to 40 athlet They will … The post Ghana

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says that Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after he opted against a World Cup recall for the 39-year-old striker. The Inter Miami forward, Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer, retired from international football in September 2024, but recently indicated he would be willing to return if selected. Bielsa explained that … The post Bielsa says Suarez

South Africa’s World Cup squad has arrived in Mexico after their embarrassing delay, and their assistant coach Helman Mkhalele is also making his way to the training camp in Puebla. The squad arrived in the early hours of the morning in Mexico on Tuesday after their lengthy flight from Johannesburg that departed on Monday. Mkhalele … The post Bafana arrive in Mexico to begin World Cup adventure

The jersey worn by late football legend Pele during Brazil’s 1958 World Cup victory will headline an auction set to coincide with this year’s tournament, Sotheby’s announced on Tuesday. Pele, then just 17 years old, scored two of Brazil’s five goals in the 1958 final against host nation Sweden. The victory marked Brazil’s first of … The post Pele’s World Cup jersey to be

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on Tuesday as his team touched down in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for the Selecao’s “first or second” group stage match at … The post Ancelotti relaxed over Neymar World Cup availability appeared

A pre-World Cup friendly involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish town hosting the match over health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country. “I have signed the decree banning the holding of the June 9 match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile,” … The post DR Congo pre-World Cup game cancelled

A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the … The post Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026 appeared first on Ghanaian

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited (NRTL) for Ghana’s first industrial-scale plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant. Under the agreement, NRTL is expected to convert more than 100 tonnes of plastic waste daily into premium-grade petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon. The initiative is aimed at addressing Accra’s … The post Plastic

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Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has expressed confidence that the Black Stars possess the quality to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, will compete at the global tournament jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.The Black Stars are aiming to improve on disappointing group-stage exits in both the 2014 and 2022 editions of

Spain recorded its highest heat-related mortality for the ?month of May since records began ?in 2015, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday after many parts of Europe experienced record heat. According to estimates by Spain’s daily mortality monitoring system, May 2026 recorded 101 ?deaths attributable to ?high temperatures, the highest figure for this month since … The post Spain

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says there is growing optimism in Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while acknowledging the weight of expectation on the national team.The tournament, set to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will mark Ghanaâ??s fifth appearance at footballâ??s global showpiece. Despite back-to-back group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022, Gyan believes supporters remain hopeful of a stronger showing this time.â??Ghanaians are

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has showered praise on Caleb Yirenkyi following his eye-catching performance in Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw with Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 2.The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder was one of the standout performers of the night, capping his display with Ghanaâ??s only goal as the team continued its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Beyond the goal, Yirenkyi impressed with his composure on the ball,

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The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived safely in the United States as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.pic.twitter.com/Pa4ViewlLp— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 4, 2026 The senior national team departed Cardiff on Wednesday, June 3, after several weeks of training and conditioning work. The squad, together with technical staff and officials, is now based in Providence, Rhode Island, where they will continue their build-up to the

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