Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the government will recover the GHS 58 million provided to support the Black Starsâ?? participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson explained that the funds were advanced to assist with the teamâ??s preparations ahead of the tournament hosted in North America.â??To support Ghanaâ??s participation in the

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it will hear the appeal concerning the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on 8 October 2026 at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.In a media release issued on Friday, CAS announced that the case involves the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which is appealing against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) over CAF's decision regarding

Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has announced the passing of his father, paying an emotional tribute on social media.The former Black Stars captain shared the heartbreaking news with a message expressing gratitude for his father's support throughout his life and career."I'm happy you saw my greatness dad. Thank you for taking care of us. You will forever be in our hearts. R.I.P. (ASASE J)."Gyan did not disclose the cause of death but his post quickly drew

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the group-stage draw for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup, with eight of the country's top-performing Division One clubs set to battle for the title at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.The tournament will feature two groups of four teams, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals.Group A consists of newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United, Port City FC, Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs and Attram

Ghana's Black Queens rounded off their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Malawi in a friendly match in Casablanca, Morocco.The Black Queens dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, controlling possession and creating a host of chances as they delivered one of their most convincing performances ahead of the continental tournament.Forward Doris Boaduwaa was the star of the afternoon,

Ghanaian midfielder Frank Adjei Junior came off the bench to score a dramatic late equaliser as Hammarby fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Belgian side Anderlecht in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.The 28-year-old made a decisive impact after being introduced late in the game, helping the Swedish outfit avoid defeat with a crucial goal that keeps the tie finely balanced ahead of next weekâ??s return leg in Belgium.Anderlecht made the

The final whistle has blown on a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Spain and Argentina battled for global supremacy in a tournament that captivated millions.SuperSport brought fans every single moment, delivering all 104 matches live â?? every goal, every twist, every defining moment. Now, without missing a beat, the focus shifts from the world stage back to footballâ??s elite leagues.The 2026/27 football season is here, and SuperSport, your World of Champions, continues

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The applications are among 175 asylum claims submitted by foreign visitors who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval connected to the global football tournament, which was jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.IRCC revealed that it approved temporary residence

Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has announced the passing of his father, George Gyan Baffour Mensah in an emotional tribute.The former Black Stars captain, who is the highest African scorer at the World Cup lost his father on Friday, July 24, 2026, with Gyan taking to social media to express gratitude for the sacrifices he made towards his successful football career.â??Iâ??m happy you saw my greatness da. Thank you for taking care of us. You will forever be in our hearts.

Ghanaian forward Zubairu Ibrahim produced a sensational display on Thursday evening, scoring twice and providing an assist as Partizan Belgrade cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Una Strassen in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie.The former King Faisal attacker was the standout performer at the Stadion Partizana, playing 72 minutes and playing a decisive role in three of his sideâ??s four goals as the Serbian giants took a huge step

Ghana's Black Satellites completed their preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship with a 2-1 comeback victory over Semper Fi in a friendly match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.After falling behind in the opening half, the Black Satellites responded with determination in the second period, producing an encouraging performance that earned them victory in their final warm-up fixture.The match provided Maxwell Konadu and his technical team with one last opportunity

An investigation has been opened into potential match-fixing linked to sports betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a European watchdog identified seven "yellow alerts" for suspicious betting activity, directly contradicting FIFA's own integrity findings.The Group of Copenhagen, an independent international network that monitors sports manipulation under the Council of Europe's Macolin Convention, flagged several incidents during the tournament.Among

For assistant coach Roger De Sa, Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 World Cup was more than just a positive start â?? it was the foundation upon which the Black Stars built their entire campaign.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa revealed that head coach Carlos Queiroz had identified the opening fixture as the most important game of the group stage, even describing it as the team's "cup final.""We always regarded the opening game against

Amidst the frantic preparation and injury setbacks that defined Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign, one thing stood out above all for assistant coach Roger De Sa: the humility of the players."Their humility stood out. I would not say it surprised me, but it was wonderful to experience how willing they were to work, learn and give 100% every day," De Sa told Flashscore."That included players of massive stature who have already enjoyed great careers, as well as the

The battle for the inaugural 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup has taken shape after the group-stage draw paired eight of Ghana's top-performing Division One clubs ahead of the tournament in Obuasi.Following a meeting involving the Ghana Football Association's competitions department, the DOL Super Cup Committee and representatives of the participating clubs, the teams were split into two groups of four for the competition, which will be staged at the Len Clay

South African coach Roger De Sa has described his role as Carlos Queiroz's assistant at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as "another great chapter" in his career, despite the challenges that preceded Ghana's campaign.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa opened up about the frantic preparation, the injury crisis, and the satisfaction of guiding the Black Stars past the group stage."It was another great chapter in my career," De Sa said.When De Sa and Queiroz

Ernest Poku could be on the move just one year after joining Bayer Leverkusen, with a number of Premier League clubs now expressing serious interest in signing the Dutch winger.According to a report in Bild, teams including Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have already informed Leverkusen of their desire to explore a transfer for the 22-year-old.A move could happen quickly. The report suggests a departure before Leverkusenâ??s training camp begins on August 1 is entirely possible,

South African coach Roger de Sa, Carlos Queiroz's assistant at the 2026 World Cup, has described Ghana's campaign as "satisfactory" despite the challenges that preceded the tournament.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa revealed the frantic preparation that went into Ghana's campaign. When he and Queiroz took over, the team had lost six consecutive matches."We had only about 10 days with the team. I visited about 24 cities in four weeks, which involved

The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million on the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed.Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the expenditure formed part of government's approved spending to support Ghana's campaign at the global tournament."To support Ghana's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an amount of GH¢58 million

Salim Musah has caught the eye during Werder Bremenâ??s summer training camp in Zell am Ziller, with head coach Daniel Thioune impressed by his performances.The youngsterâ??s strong showing has strengthened his case for increased playing time when the new Bundesliga season gets underway.After Werderâ??s 2-0 friendly win over Japanese side Fagiano Okayama, Thioune singled out the 20-year-old striker for his impact off the bench.â??Salim is an exciting player. He came