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New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as the greatest challenge of his managerial career following his official unveiling in Accra ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The vastly experienced tactician was introduced at the Alisa Hotel with just 49 days remaining before the global showpiece begins. Speaking at the event, Queiroz expressed both pride …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear he is not rebuilding Ghana’s national team from the ground up, but rather building on the solid foundation left by his predecessor, Otto Addo. Speaking at his official unveiling, Queiroz acknowledged Addo’s historic contribution to Ghanaian football and emphasized the need for continuity and improvement rather than drastic changes. …

The Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has pledged full institutional support for the successful hosting of the 2026 IFBB West Africa Championship in Accra, following a high-level engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA).The meeting, held as a courtesy call, saw the President of the GBFA, Abdul Haye Yartey, lead …

In February 2027, Ghana will host an inspiring cycling initiative, designed to transform lives far beyond the finish line. Led by Dr. Kimberlee Henry, EdD, CEO of REC Advisory Group, the inaugural Ride Away Program will bring together cyclists from across the globe and within Ghana for a shared purpose to expand access to education for students in rural communities. …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate its national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an official statement, the government described the achievement as a “historic qualification” for the Leopards, marking a major milestone for football in the country. The Ministry of Employment and Labour confirmed …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has relieved head coach Otto Addo of his duties with immediate effect, less than three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, throwing the Black Stars’ preparations into uncertainty at a crucial stage. The decision, announced in a statement issued early Tuesday, follows Ghana’s 2–1 defeat to Germany national football team at Stuttgart’s MHP Arena. …

The French-born coach stands on the brink of leading the Leopards to only their second World Cup appearance, 52 years after the country’s sole tournament outing When Sebastien Desabre took charge of Congo DR three and a half years ago, he set his team one clear objective: qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Now, after a long and demanding …

The Ghana Cycling Federation has outlined its commitment to discovering and developing young talent across the country. Speaking on Friday, 20th February 2026, Federation General Secretary Mohammed Shaban explained that the organization is working to strengthen its grassroots structures. The aim is to identify, nurture, and prepare the next generation of cyclists who will represent Ghana at the highest levels. …

Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey has been hit with two additional charges of rape in the United Kingdom, the British Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The Ghanaian international was previously charged in August 2025 with five counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. According to reports by Spanish outlet Diario AS, the …

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), together with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has publicly thanked Prudential Life Insurance Ghana for its major support as the headline sponsor of the Tour Du Ghana 2025. A special ceremony was held to present the Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana with a framed Citation and a custom Race Jersey. This gesture …