Ivory Coast's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Ecuador will be officiated by France's Francois Letexier after English referee Michael Oliver was ruled out through injury.Oliver, 41, had been appointed to take charge of the Group E encounter in Philadelphia on Sunday but has been replaced after suffering an injury.FIFA confirmed the change on Saturday, adding that the experienced English official is expected to return to the pool of available referees "in

Former Asante Kotoko captain and Durban City goalkeeper Frederick Asare has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign, insisting the team has what it takes to make a strong impact despite doubts from some quarters.

The Ghana government has confirmed that it is holding talks with Canadian authorities in a bid to reverse the decision to deny Thomas Partey entry for the Black Stars' opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government disclosed that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been in discussions with Canadian officials, including Canada's High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, since the matter

Eyewitnesses say seven persons have lost their lives.

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has appealed to Ghanaians to continue backing the Black Stars as the national team prepares to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.The Black Stars are currently based in Providence, Rhode Island, where they are completing the final phase of preparations before travelling to Toronto for their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17.Following their arrival from Virginia on Thursday evening, the team is expected to combine training sessions with a series

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says he is determined to use the lessons from his first FIFA World Cup appearance to help Ghana achieve a stronger showing at the 2026 tournament.The winger is part of Carlos Queiroz's 26-man squad preparing in Providence, Rhode Island, ahead of the Black Stars' opening Group L fixture against Panama.Ghana arrived in the state on Thursday after wrapping up their final training camp in Virginia.For Issahaku, a second appearance on football's biggest

Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are progressing positively as the team enters the final phase of training in Providence, Rhode Island.The Black Stars arrived in Rhode Island on Thursday evening after departing Virginia, where they had completed a week-long training camp following their international friendly against Wales in Cardiff.Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his 26-man squad resumed training on Friday as they

Bentil believes the Sedina Tamkoe was an impediment in the trial of Ken Ofori-Atta.

He says that there should be a law in Ghana that mandates government officials to remain in the country at least for two years

He made the point that Ghana is a country governed by the rule of law

The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among the country’s most vulnerable. Local health authorities are now monitoring the children’s home, but at least two babies have already died.

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has clarified why Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was allowed entry into the country despite facing serious criminal charges in the United Kingdom.The clarification follows Canadaâ??s decision to deny the 32-year-old a visa ahead of Ghanaâ??s opening 2026 World Cup fixture, citing immigration rules that allow authorities to refuse entry to individuals accused or convicted of certain offences.While Partey has been charged,

Edudzi wondered why persons who were happy with the conviction by the rule of law are now unhappy with the same rule of law that is handling her appeal

Kpebu further said that Ghanaians are keenly observing how the issues involving Sedina Tamakloe turn out.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie believes the absence of Thomas Partey for Ghanaâ??s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could serve as a source of motivation for the Black Stars.Partey, who was named in Ghanaâ??s final squad for the tournament, will miss the Group L opener against Panama on June 17 after being denied entry into Canada.The 32-year-old midfielder is facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating

He said the process only culminated under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.

Ghana has launched a diplomatic effort to overturn Canada's decision to deny Thomas Partey entry for the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams confirming that the government is actively seeking a review of the decision.Partey is set to miss Ghana's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. FIFA has confirmed the midfielder cannot travel

Extradition of Sedina Tamakloe and matters arising.

Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has criticised FIFA over its handling of Thomas Partey's Canada visa refusal, arguing that the world governing body has failed to protect the rights of players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Partey will miss Ghana's opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 after the Canadian government refused his visa application, despite the midfielder being granted entry into the United States, where the Black

The United States made a dream start to their home FIFA World Cup campaign by producing a series of historic milestones in a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday.In front of a crowd of 70,492, the co-hosts raced into an unprecedented 3-0 lead before half-time, the first time the United States has ever achieved that feat in a World Cup match.Weston McKennie set the tone with an early opener after just seven minutes, recording the third-fastest