Iranian FA president Mehdi Taj has confirmed that Iran's players are still waiting to be issued with visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, just weeks before the tournament is set to begin in the United States.Thousands of fans attended a departure rally for the squad in Tehran on Wednesday, but uncertainty continues to hang over the team's travel arrangements. Taj told state news agency IRNA that the "visa issue has still not been resolved"."Tomorrow or the

Ghanaâ??s Black Starlets surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Algeria in their opening Group D match at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday evening.The Black Starlets made a flying start at the Mohammed VI Football Academy (pitch 3) and looked on course for an important opening victory after dominating the early stages.Gavi Yao handed Ghana the lead in just the third minute after capitalising on a costly mistake by the Algerian goalkeeper. The Black Starlets

The Board Chairman of Accra Great Olympics FC, Major (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio, has stated that the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League had "very little to do with football" while expressing confidence that the team will return to the top flight.Great Olympics were relegated at the end of the 2023/24 season after finishing 16th in the league standings, dropping into the Access Bank Division One League. The circumstances surrounding their relegation included

The Board Chairman of Accra Great Olympics FC, Major (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio, has expressed concern that Ghana's football community has not fully learnt the lessons from the country's worst stadium disaster, which occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 9, 2001.The disaster remains the deadliest in African football history. It unfolded during a match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko SC when crowd disturbances led to police firing tear gas into the stands.

Deputy Finance Minister and Chairman of the World Cup Fundraising Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that the committee has received substantial financial support from corporate institutions as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during donation presentations on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, Ampem confirmed that several companies have contributed millions of Ghana cedis to support the Black Stars' campaign ahead of the tournament.Leading the donations

Uganda U-17 coach Laryea Kingston has applauded the performance of his players in their emphatic victory against D.R Congo at the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Ghana international oversaw a commanding 3-0 victory for his side in their opening Group B match on Wednesday.Speaking in a post-match interview, Laryea Kingston noted that he was not only satisfied with the result but also with the overall performance of his players."It was a very good performance.

Prosper Narteh Ogum has named a strong starting eleven for Ghana's Black Starlets ahead of their opening Group D clash against Algeria at the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.The Black Starlets head into the encounter determined to make a strong statement as they begin their quest for continental glory.Dr. Ogum has maintained faith in goalkeeper Solomon Kwame Kesse, who keeps his place between the posts for the crucial opening fixture.In defence, captain Mujahid

Ghanaian forward Mohamed Fuseini registered his name on the scoresheet as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise triumphed over Anderlecht to secure the Belgian Croky Cup.The enterprising attacker made substitute appearance as his outfit cruised to a 3-1 victory over their opponent after extra-time on Thursday.The first half of the highly competitive final, held at the Lotto Park ended in a pulsating goalless draw as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.Union Saint-Gilloise eventually

South Africa put up a fight on Thursday afternoon to come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Senegal in their opening Group D match at the 2026 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. The entertaining encounter saw both sides battle intensely for an important early advantage in the group stage before South Africa eventually emerged victorious.Senegal took the lead in the 44th minute through defender Cheikh Thior after a well-worked move involving

Belgian international Jeremy Doku has credited Pep Guardiola for transforming his mindset and helping him develop a stronger winning mentality since joining Manchester City.The 22-year-old winger says working under Guardiola has fundamentally changed his approach to the game, shifting him from raw talent to a player focused on consistency, discipline, and results at the highest level.â??I learned how to win matches. Thatâ??s the difference from what I was like before,â?

Belgian international of Ghanaian descent Jeremy Doku is expecting a tough challenge when Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final.The Sky Blues will take on Chelsea in a high-stakes final on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with victory crucial as they aim to secure another domestic trophy.Doku and his teammates are looking to bounce back from last yearâ??s final defeat to Crystal Palace. The Premier League champions have already lifted silverware this season after beating Arsenal

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah is keen on leading his side to victory in their next Ghana Premier League fixture against Asante Kotoko.According to him, the Hunters must find any means to overcome the Porcupine Warriors in the upcoming showdown to ensure they avoid relegation at the end of the 2025/26 season.â??We canâ??t afford to lose at home. Looking at how the league is going, we canâ??t just lose at home like that.â??We can get the win [against Kotoko],

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has disclosed that his team is still in shock over their defeat to Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League earlier this month. The Hunters hosted the Still Believe boys at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on May 6, in a rescheduled Week 30 fixture of the Ghanaian top-flight league.At the end of a close contest, Dreams FC bagged all three points after securing a 2-1 win at full-time.According to Kobina Amissah, Bechem United are yet to recover fully

Ghanaian midfielder David Abagna Sandan marked a memorable milestone with his first goal for FC Ordabasy, coming off the bench to fire the club into the semi-finals of the Kazakhstan Cup on Wednesday.The former APOEL midfielder proved to be the difference-maker as Ordabasy secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Zhetysu Taldykorgan in a tightly contested quarter-final encounter.Abagna started the game on the bench but was introduced at the beginning of the second half, replacing

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has earned another major recognition in Denmark after being nominated for the Danish Superliga Player of the Month award for May.The talented youngster was shortlisted for the final monthly award of the 2025/26 season following a string of outstanding performances for FC Nordsjaelland during the closing stages of the campaign.Yirenkyi has continued to impress with his versatility and maturity despite being deployed in an unfamiliar central defensive

Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player to be nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award after an outstanding campaign with Bournemouth and Manchester City.The Ghana international was named among the nominees for the 2025-26 award following an impressive season in which he registered 16 goals and four assists in 35 league appearances.Semenyo began the season strongly at Bournemouth before securing a January move to Manchester City, where he quickly

Ghana will begin their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a difficult Group D clash against Algeria on Thursday evening in Rabat.The Black Starlets return to the continental stage carrying the hopes of a country with a proud history in youth football, having previously won the tournament in 1995 and 1999.Ghana secured qualification after an impressive WAFU B campaign under coach Prosper Narteh Ogum, reaching the final before narrowly losing to Ivory Coast on penalties.Speaking

Mohammed Kudus remains without a clear return date after suffering a hamstring injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the season with Tottenham Hotspur.The Ghana international has not featured since Spursâ?? 1-1 draw with Sunderland AFC in January, where he played only 18 minutes before picking up the injury. Kudus later suffered a setback during his recovery in early April, further delaying his return to action.Tottenham confirmed in a medical update that surgery remains

Tanzanian referee Ahmed Ally Arajiga has been appointed to officiate Ghanaâ??s opening Group D match against Algeria at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday evening.The match will be played in Rabat at 19:00 GMT as Ghana begin their campaign in the continental competition.Arajiga will be assisted by fellow Tanzanian Serif Mpanga Kassim as Assistant Referee One, while Ugandaâ??s Brianson Musisi has been named Assistant Referee Two. Hillary Hambaba will serve as the

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award after an outstanding campaign that has seen him shine for both AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.The versatile forward earned recognition following a remarkable season in where he has registered 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances.Semenyoâ??s performances played a key role in Cityâ??s push for the title after his January transfer from Bournemouth.The