President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not allocate public funds to fly supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved and recommendations from the Dzamepe Report.Speaking at the Ghana World Cup fundraising campaign at the Kempinski Hotel on Friday, the president explained that even a modest effort to support a small group of fans would come at an enormous price."In consonance with the Dzamepe report, the government has no

Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has made a generous donation of $100,000 to the Black Stars World Cup fundraising campaign, adding to the growing list of contributions as the nation rallies behind the team.The donation was announced during the fundraising event at the Kempinski Hotel on Friday night, where individuals and corporate bodies pledged significant amounts to support Ghana's preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Shatta Wale's contribution follows a $101,000 pledge

President John Dramani Mahama has admitted that he still harbours resentment toward Luis Suárez over the striker's infamous handball that denied Ghana a historic semi-final spot at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Speaking at the Black Stars World Cup fundraising campaign at the Kempinski Hotel on Friday night, Mahama reflected on the painful memory that still lingers for many Ghanaians."I still remember 2010 vividly, the energy that was in the air. The nation stands still,

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the Confederation of African Football's decision to award his country the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting that Senegal deserved to be champions following their victory on the pitch.In a strongly worded statement, the Paris Saint-Germain defender made clear that he and his teammates should not accept the trophy, despite CAF's ruling to strip Senegal of the title."My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy.

Basake Holy Stars will be targeting an immediate return to winning ways when they welcome Young Apostles to the AAK II Sports Arena for their Matchday 26 Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday.The hosts have turned their home ground into a fortress and will be chasing a ninth straight home victory to sustain their impressive run. Only Bibiani Gold Stars boast a better home record this season, underlining Holy Starsâ?? dominance in familiar surroundings.With just one defeat at home

Ibrahim Mahama's mining firm, Engineers & Planners, has committed $5 million as the headline sponsor of Ghana's fundraising campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The substantial investment is expected to provide a significant boost to the Black Stars' preparations as the team gears up for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.The fundraising campaign aims to secure the

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani was left to lament missed chances on Friday after his team drew goalless with Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians, after failing to win any of their last three league matches before the fixture against Lions, went into the contest determined to secure maximum points.However, despite creating very good chances in both halves, the team could not find the back of the net and had to settle for a draw at full-time.Speaking in

Ghanaian defender Ema Twumasi capped a standout display with a crucial goal as Piast Gliwice beat Radomiak Radom 3â??1 in Ekstraklasa action at Stadion Miejski.With the game finely poised at 1â??1, Twumasi surged forward from right-back and arrived in the box at the perfect moment to finish Jorge Félixâ??s pass in the 63rd minute, restoring Piastâ??s lead and swinging the momentum back their way.â??Piast had started fast, going ahead in the seventh minute through

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has described his teamâ??s draw against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Friday as a true reflection of the contest.The two clubs locked horns at the Kpando Sports Stadium and put up a fight in their bid to take maximum points from their Week 26 fixture.Despite their best efforts, neither side could find the back of the net, as the encounter ended in a stalemate.Speaking in his post-match interview, Bashir Hayford argued that

Heart of Lions midfielder Etse Dogli was named Man of the Match (MoTM) on Friday afternoon after starring in the teamâ??s goalless stalemate against Hearts of Oak.The midfield maestro started the Week 26 fixture for his team and helped them to secure a crucial point in what turned out to be a very tough contest.In the match played at Kpando Sports Stadium, Hearts of Lions, backed by their strong home form, matched Hearts in organisation and intensity, while creating more set-piece

Belgian-Ghanaian winger Francis Amuzu scored his first Brazilian Serie A goal for Gremio in a confident 2â??0 home win over Vitoria at Arena do Grêmio.The 26-year-old struck in the 54th minute, drifting into space at the back post to meet a precise cross from right-back Weverton before guiding his finish past the goalkeeper to double the hostsâ?? advantage.Gremio had already taken the lead in the first half when Vitoria defender Camutanga turned the ball into his own net

Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong delivered the decisive moment as Dalian Yingbo edged Shanghai Port 1â??0 in the Chinese Super League, capping a hardworking display with a clinical second-half finish.The 32-year-old struck in the 47th minute, timing his run perfectly to meet Cephas Maleleâ??s pass before slotting home, sending the Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium into celebration.In a game where Shanghai Port dominated possession, Dalian Yingbo stayed compact and waited for

Kofi Asamoah netted twice in the second half to secure a point for bottom side Techiman Eleven Wonders in their home clash against former Champions FC Samartex.The visitors opened the scoring early in the first half through Gabriel Osei before a second-half strike from Emmanuel Marmah to keep them in control.However, Asamoahâ??s late strike denied the Timbers victory at the Swedru Sports Stadium.Samartex got off to a blistering start after Osei converted just five minutes into

Hearts of Oak climbed to third place, albeit temporarily, after a goalless draw against Hearts of Lions in the Ghana Premier League on Friday at the Kpando Stadium.The Phobians, however, will view the result as another setback, with their winless run now stretching to four matches and just one goal scored in that period. With Aduana yet to play, their place in the top three remains under threat heading into the rest of the weekend fixtures.It was a tight and largely uneventful contest,

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has extended warm wishes to Muslims in Ghana and around the world as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.In a message on behalf of the GFA Executive Council and the football community, Okraku described the occasion as a time of joy following the successful completion of Ramadan. He noted that the holy month represents a period of sacrifice, discipline and devotion to Allah, with believers demonstrating commitment through fasting and prayer.He

Former Senegal international and current manager of Marseille Habib Beye has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s controversial decision to strip the Lions of Teranga of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title, describing the ruling as â??inappropriateâ? and damaging to the credibility of African football.Speaking in the wake of the shocking Appeals Committee verdictâ??delivered two months after Senegalâ??s triumphâ??Beye did

Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been named the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month winner for February 2026.The 21-year-old Ghanaian international earned the fan-voted accolade for his exquisite half-volley during the Foxes' away clash against Birmingham City at St Andrew's on 7 February 2026.The award-winning strike showcased Fatawu's technical brilliance. After a Birmingham clearance fell his way on the edge of the box, the winger displayed clever

Football legend and Ghana all-time leading goal scorer Asamoah Gyan took center stage in Brooklyn, New York, on March 19, 2026, to officially represent Ghana at PUMAâ??s high-energy reveal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kits.Held at the iconic Domino Square, the event transformed a traditional jersey launch into a vibrant street festival, blending sports, music, and Ghanaian culture.Gyanâ??s presence served as a powerful bridge between the Black Stars' storied past and their

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Puma have officially unveiled the Black Stars' kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking immediate conversation regarding the price point for fans.The official retail price for the new home and away jerseys has been set at GHS 1,092.While this represents the standard retail price for the national collection, some specialized "player version" kits, which feature the exact ULTRAWEAVE technology used by the athletes on the pitch,

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has stated that he expects to see similarities between South Africa and their 2026 FIFA World Cup opponent, Ghana.Panama will be hosted by the Bafana Bafana at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March, before playing against Hugo Broos' side again at the Cape Town Stadium on 31 March.The Central American side wants to use these fixtures as preparation for their opening World Cup match against African giants Ghana."The squad list