South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sticking largely with his trusted core while introducing two new uncapped players for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are the fresh faces in the squad. Both players were not part of the qualifying campaign and will be hoping to make their international debuts in Fridayâ??s warm-up match against Nicaragua or during

FC Barcelona has reportedly decided not to pursue a deal for Ghanaian winger Abdul Aziz Issah, according to Diario Sport.FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of Abdul Aziz Issah on a season-long loan from Dreams FC on September 2, 2024. The young Ghanaian winger joined Barca Atletic, the reserve side of the Spanish giants, in a deal that runs until June 30, 2025.The transfer represented Issahâ??s first move into European football after impressing with strong performances in the

The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked FIFA to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States due to Ebola-related travel restrictions.The Leopards are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but a public health emergency declared by the WHO on May 16 has led the US to bar entry to non-Americans who have been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days. The US embassy in Kinshasa has also

Former Black Stars captain Anthony Baffoe has offered a frank assessment of Ghana's current standing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging head coach Carlos Queiroz to adopt a system that reflects the team's present reality rather than past dominance.Speaking to Citi Sports, the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana's general secretary stressed that Ghana can no longer rely on the free-flowing, dominant football of previous generations."I don't

Nations FC have turned their focus to redemption after their 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League campaign ended in relegation, promising to work tirelessly to bring the club back to where it belongs.The Abrankese-based side finished 16th on the league table and closed out their season with a 1-0 win over Karela United at the Alhaji Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, but the result was not enough to preserve their top-flight status.Following the campaign, the club issued a statement on social

Medeama SC put up a top performance on Wednesday evening as they defeated Basake Holy Stars 2-1 in their official coronation match before lifting the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League trophy.The Tarkwa-based club had already secured the league title weeks earlier following a dominant 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions.Following their title triumph, the Yellow and Mauves travelled to Accra for their final league fixture against Hearts of Oak before returning home for the coronation celebration

Jarell Quansah is expected to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another year, with reports indicating the club plans to continue with the defender beyond this season.According to Bild, Liverpool will not activate their recall option this summer, despite defensive struggles at Anfield last season.The Reds secured buy-back clauses for both 2026 and 2027 when the 23-year-old English centre-back joined last year. This summer's fee would be around â?¬80 million, but Liverpool

Ghana Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has disclosed that she aims to score more goals for the team at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Nottingham Forest star was part of the Black Queens squad that finished third at the last edition of the WAFCON.Now settled in the team and having established herself as one of the key players, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah believes she is ready for a bigger role.Speaking to Citi Sports, the forward said her target is

Former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has been named by the Auditor-General for possible sanctions following what the report describes as widespread procurement breaches, weak financial controls and unexplained expenditures linked to the 2023 African Games.The audit report identified administrative irregularities amounting to approximately GH¢1.15 billion, alongside an additional US$5.2 million in revenue-related losses and cash management breaches connected to the organisation

Hearts of Oak are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Prosper Narteh Ogum to become the clubâ??s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.Ogum, who currently handles Ghanaâ??s U-17 team, is being considered as the man to lead the Phobians after the departure of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani following an underwhelming campaign.The former Asante Kotoko coach recently guided the Black Starlets to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but Ghana failed to progress from the group

The West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B) has announced revised dates for its 2026 competitions calendar, with major youth and club tournaments scheduled across Côte dâ??Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Nigeria.According to the updated calendar, the WAFU B U-20 Boys tournament will be staged in Côte dâ??Ivoire from July 26 to August 9, 2026.Burkina Faso will host the CAF Womenâ??s Champions League qualifiers from August 23 to September 5, 2026, as clubs from across

The FIFA Coach Education Scholarship All-Female CAF Licence C Coaching Course has successfully concluded Module One at the GFA Technical Centre.The programme brought together 30 female coaches from different parts of the country for intensive training focused on improving coaching knowledge and technical development in womenâ??s football.Participants undertook both theoretical and practical sessions as part of the CAF Licence C curriculum, covering areas such as tactical analysis,

Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Monrovia ahead of the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Liberia.The team travelled aboard Asky Air on Tuesday as preparations intensified for the crucial return fixture.A total of 24 players, 14 officials and two management members made the trip as Ghana aim to complete the qualification task following a dominant first-leg performance.The Black Maidens produced an impressive display in the opening

Hearts of Oak are in discussions with Black Starlets head coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum to take charge as the club's new coach, following the departure of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani at the end of the 2025/26 season.Ogum, who led Asante Kotoko to the Ghana Premier League title in 2022, is currently under contract with the Ghana Football Association as head coach of the U-17 national team. He signed a two-year deal with the GFA in February 2026, tasking him with restoring the Black Starlets

The Ghana Football Association will hold a two-day scouting programme in the United Kingdom this week as part of efforts to discover young footballers of Ghanaian descent.The initiative is scheduled to take place on May 27 and 28, 2026, and forms part of the GFA's broader strategy to strengthen the country's future national teams through early talent identification.The programme is expected to assess promising UK-based players within a structured development framework

The Ghana Football Association has taken another significant step towards securing the future of Ghana football after hosting a highly successful engagement session with parents and potential national team players at the Ghana High Commission.The landmark event, organised in partnership with Coachhene Sports Club, the Ghana High Commission, and Prince Lamona Consult, formed part of the GFAâ??s strategic vision to identify, develop, and integrate talented UK-born Ghanaian players

England defender Jarell Quansah has tipped Ghana to be a surprise package at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, just weeks before the two nations face off in Group L.The Liverpool centre-back, who was a shock inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England squad at the expense of Harry Maguire and Levi Colwill, made his prediction clear when asked which team could spring a surprise in North America."I'm going to say it's going to be Ghana. Obviously, my family is from there,"

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has admitted that training sessions under new head coach Carlos Queiroz have been very intensive, requiring the team to adapt to a level of demands they are not accustomed to.Speaking to 3Sports ahead of Ghana's friendly against Wales, Mensah opened up about the Portuguese tactician's rigorous methods as the team steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup."The training session, like I said, is very intensive. We are not really

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has revealed that the team is adapting well to the new methods introduced by head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite the intensity of the sessions being unlike anything they have experienced before.Speaking to 3Sports ahead of Ghana's friendly against Wales, Mensah explained that the Portuguese tactician has brought a fresh approach to training and team discipline, requiring the players to adjust quickly."We have a new coach who comes with

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has outlined a measured but ambitious approach to the Black Starsâ?? 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, stressing the importance of first clearing the group stage before targeting a deep run in the tournament.The national team, known as the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The four-time African champions previously suffered group-stage exits in both 2014 and