Tunisia's Group F clash against Japan on Friday at Monterrey Stadium will be the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.The milestone comes during the expanded 2026 tournament, which features 48 teams, 104 matches and is being hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States.Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs has been appointed to officiate the historic fixture. He will be assisted by Ferencz Tunyogi and Mihai Marica, while Costa Ricans Juan Calderón and Juan Carlos Mora

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Luca Zidane made his FIFA World Cup debut for Algeria on Tuesday, becoming part of the 27th father-son duo to feature at the tournament.The 28-year-old goalkeeper followed in the footsteps of his father, Zinedine Zidane, who represented France at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups, winning the title on home soil in 1998.Despite the milestone, it was a difficult debut for Luca as Algeria were beaten 3-0 by Argentina, with Lionel Messi scoring all three goals.The Zidanes are only

A massive celebration erupted on Wednesday night after Ghana secured a dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match played in Toronto, Canada. The jubilant scenes followed a spirited performance by the Black Stars, who left it late to snatch a crucial goal through Caleb Yirenkyi and keep alive their … The post Panama down, bring on England! …fans call after

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi believes careful preparation, intense training and attention to nutrition played an important role in the Black Stars' opening World Cup victory over Panama.The Manchester United target scored the only goal of the game in stoppage time but said the foundations for the win had been laid long before kick-off."We do a lot of training with a lot of intensity," he said."It's not just me, it's everyone helping each other."The

Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, to send thousands of Ghanaians in Canada into a frenzy. Caleb Yirenkyi dribble past Jose cordoba Marvin Senaya in a tussle for the ball with Jose Luis Rodriguez In attendance was Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman, to cheer … The post Ghana pip Panama

CID Director-General DCOP Lydia Donkor has urged Ghanaians to celebrate the Black Stars' World Cup win responsibly while staying security-conscious in homes and public spaces.

Coca-Cola on Wednesday officially launched its FIFA World Cup 26™ campaign in Ghana with an electrifying Watch Party for Ghana’s opening match against Panama, at the Coca-Cola Experience Zone at the Ghud Park, Accra Mall. Dubbed “Feel It All,” the event brought together media practitioners, influencers, Ghana Supporters Union and passionate football fans from all … The post Coca-Cola kicks

Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on ?Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said. “He will remain in New Jersey to make the most of the final stage of his recovery, making use … The post Neymar to miss Haiti match appeared first on Ghanaian

Loud boos during hydration breaks echoed around World Cup Group L matches on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation, first at Dallas Stadium for England’s clash with Croatia and later in Toronto where Ghana faced Panama. FIFA’s mandatory three-minute breaks, one in each half, have proved controversial since ?being introduced for the … The post Fans

Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford delivered the knockout blows as England survived a back-and-forth battle to beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday and launch their World Cup campaign in a heavyweight clash that lived up to its ?billing. The Group L meeting carried heavy expectations long before kickoff, given the history … The post Kane draws level with Lineker

Ivory Coast forward, Elye Wahi, will not travel to Canada for this weekend’s World Cup clash with Germany because his authorisation to visit the country had not yet been obtained, the Ivorian ?Football Federation (FIF) said yesterday. The announcement came a day after Wahi was linked to an investigation into suspected sports corruption, with French … The post  Côte

It is with profound sadness that I pay tribute to Mr Agoe Lartey, a former Assistant Headmaster of Tema Senior High School and a lecturer with the University of Cape Coast (Distance Education), who passed on at the age of 64. Mr Lartey was a distinguished educationist and mentored a lot of young people that … The post Sports fraternity has lost a gem …tribute to the Late Agoe

Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club ?said on Thursday, securing the centre back on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from ?Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield. He becomes one of … The post Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool appeared first on Ghanaian

Brazil’s World Cup -winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been hospitalized in his fight against cancer, hospital Samaritano Barra said Wednesday. The 83-year-old Parreira, who oversaw Brazil’s run to the 1994 World Cup title, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2023. The hospital said in a statement it wouldn’t provide details about Parreira’s health or … The post Parreira hospitalised for

Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara.Midfielder Luis Romo scored the only goal in the 50th minute, tapping into an empty net after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with teammate Lee Gi-hyuk.South Korea pushed for an equaliser late on, but goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produced two crucial saves, first denying Cho Gue-sung from close range

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Ghana’s economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth in gold mining, major infrastructure investments and stronger foreign exchange buffers, the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank, Mr Jibran Qureishi, has indicated. He said the country’s better-than-expected performance in 2025, when growth reached … The post Economy to grow up to 6.1% in 2026

 The Management of Kwakukrukrom D/A KG and Primary School in the Tano South Municipality in the Ahafo Region has appealed to the government  to construct a new school block to replace the weak and dilapidated wooden structure currently serving as classrooms. The structure, according to the school management, had become a death trap, which often … The post Kwakukrom D/A

Yesterday’s  Africa Young Diplomats Forum (AYDF) International Diplomatic Leadership Conference held in Accra has once again brought to the fore an issue that is often discussed but not sufficiently acted upon, the power of soft diplomacy in shaping Africa’s future. The emphasis by speakers on the role of diplomacy in promoting regional integration, strengthening partnerships … The post Soft