Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has predicted the North Africans will face a tough test when they come up against Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15th. The Pharaohs will kick off their Group G campaign at Seattle Stadium. Egypt will be making their fourth appearance in the global stage having qualified three […] The post Egypt goalkeeper confident ahead

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has thrown his support behind the central defensive partnership of Jonas Adjetey and Jerome Opoku, insisting the duo can anchor the teamâ??s backline heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The pair were handed their first outing together during Ghanaâ??s recent friendly against Wales last month, a match staged as part of preparations for the tournament in North America.Their inclusion came amid injury setbacks to key defenders Mohammed

Exactly four years after Argentina’s triumph over France in Qatar, a new FIFA World Cup cycle is set to kick off today as the torch is lit for the commencement of the 2026 edition. Mexico, Canada and the United States of America are jointly hosting the championship. Characteristically, it will be preceded by a lively … The post Estadio Azteca roars today …as 2026 World Cup kicks

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The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians in the diaspora secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to … The post Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fans appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA), Ghana, has confirmed participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a team of high-performing athletes set to represent the nation from July 23 to August 2.  Mr Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and CGA Ghana, said Team Ghana would comprise athletes capable of competing for podium finishes.  Ghana is expected to field … The post Ghana

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has called on Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to maximise Thomas Partey's strengths by making the midfielder the focal point of Ghana's engine room ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars begin their Group L campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17, with tough fixtures against England and Croatia to follow as Ghana targets a place in the knockout stages.Speaking to Graphic Sports, Attram emphasised that Partey's

Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that ended last weekend. Marfo delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ali Mohammed in a thrilling final that kept fans cheering throughout the period. The victory capped … The post Marfo, Borteye excel in 2026 Damba ping

They collapse when their guardians stop guarding The greatest threat to governance is rarely the absence of rules. It is the gradual surrender of independent judgment by those entrusted to protect institutions from interference, expediency and short-term pressures. Sometimes the erosion begins not with malice, but with good intentions operating outside proper governance boundaries. There […] The post The

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said yesterday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 ?after selling more than 4 million tickets in an initial release. LA28 said residents of the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City areas bought nearly 75 per cent of tickets sold in the first drop, including … The post LA28 to open 2nd ticket sale appeared first on Ghanaian

Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad ?Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s presence at the tournament. The World Cup begins today, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against … The post Iran threaten to stop World Cup

Germany have flown in veteran groundskeeper, Sebastian Breuning, to water and maintain their World Cup ?training ground at North Carolina’s Wake Forest ?University amid high temperatures, German newspaper Bild said in a report. Breuning, who has been the German soccer association’s (DFB) grounds keeping coordinator since 2022, was seen tending ?to the heavily watered pitch … The post Germany

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, does not rank his team among the favourites for the World Cup ?but believes they are in good shape heading into the tournament and can “dare to dream” about ?lifting the trophy. Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation’s solitary … The post England not favourites

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the … The post Ref.  Artan given hero’s welcome after US entry blockade appeared

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“If there’s something I want to see before God takes me to heaven or hell it would be great to see an African nation win the World Cup, because this is a tournament that we all love passionately in Africa.” Sunday Oliseh was part of the first African team to win football gold at the … The post When will an African side win the World Cup? appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and Tullow Ghana have collaborated to facilitate the supply of Ghanaian crude oil to a domestic refinery for local processing. The move supports Ghana’s efforts to strengthen local refining capacity, enhance energy security and advance industrial development. A statement issued by Tullow and copied to The Ghanaian Times … The post Tullow

Many remote and underserved communities still lack reliable power.

He said this when he assured Parliament that significant progress is being made in addressing key security concerns across the country

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged stakeholders in the global gaming industry to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, warning of its growing impact on economies and livelihoods. He made the call when he addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) … The post Illegal gambling drains