The United States have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Australia, achieving the feat despite the absence of injured star forward Christian Pulisic.The Americans clinched their spot from Group G with a game to spare, marking the first time they have advanced to the knockout round after only two matches. Their previous best as hosts came in 1994, when they progressed as one of the best third-place teams before losing to eventual

Former Manchester United defender and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has heaped praise on Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, celebrating the striker's extraordinary journey from the lower leagues of English football to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking on the 'Stick to Football' podcast, Neville did not hide his admiration for a player who once wore the Salford City shirt."I love Brandon Thomas-Asante. He used to play for Salford. He deserves it. He deserves

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France after prosecutors confirmed that a rape allegation against the 27-year-old will proceed to criminal court.The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed the decision on Friday, June 19, rejecting Hakimi's appeal to have the case dismissed. An investigating judge had previously ordered a trial in February 2026.The case stems from an accusation made by a 24-year-old woman who alleged that

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has commenced investigations into the interception of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine in Australia, following reports from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) linking the consignment to Ghana.

The Ghana Boundary Commission has marked the climax of the 2026 African Border Day celebrations with a joint durbar and the commissioning of a borehole for residents of Paga in Ghana and Nakolo in Burkina Faso.

Electricity consumers in Hundator, a community in Bekwai, can now have a stable power supply after a newly installed 200kVA transformer was connected to augment the existing 100kVA unit.

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has acknowledged the quality of England's squad ahead of their crucial Group L clash on June 23 but insists the Black Stars have their own strengths to rely on."Obviously we know that they've got good players. They've got great quality," Opoku said."But I think as a group, we know our qualities too. So this is another game for us, and we need to give our full fight like we did against Panama. Die for each other on the pitch."The

Organizers of the Game 11 Festival have confirmed Saturday, July 11, as the date for the 2026 edition of the festival, to be held at AIS Park in East Legon, Accra.

Fulham is reportedly looking to permanently sign Swedish-Ghanaian forward Jonah Kusi-Asare, even though he has few first-team appearances in the Premier League.The striker has made only seven league appearances, accumulating less than an hour of playing time and yet to register a goal or an assist. However, his performances behind the scenes and his overall potential have reportedly convinced Fulham that he is worth keeping on a long-term basis.The English club, however, saw their

According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention and treatment in South Africa.

Caleb Yirenkyi's dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama may have given Ghana more than just three points after FIFA introduced a major change to the tiebreak rules for the 2026 World Cup.The Black Stars opened their Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory in Toronto thanks to Yirenkyi's 95th-minute strike, moving level on three points with England.However, the significance of that goal extends beyond Ghana's winning start.For the 2026 tournament, FIFA has changed

Jerome Opoku believes Ghana's opening World Cup victory over Panama has given the Black Stars the perfect platform ahead of their crucial clash with England.According to the defender, the three points have boosted confidence throughout the squad and created a positive atmosphere in camp."I think everyone is happy with the result. The three points are the most important thing, and now we feel a good vibe in the training rooms. That's what we needed going into the next

Jerome Opoku has described his FIFA World Cup debut as a dream come true after helping Ghana keep a clean sheet in their 1-0 victory over Panama.The defender made his first appearance at football's biggest tournament on Wednesday, with family members in the stands to witness the special occasion."It was a dream come true to play in front of the fans, and my family was there. It's something I dreamed of growing up," Opoku said.The centre-back was pleased with

The announcement by the Minister for Education that Ghana needs between 50,000 and 90,000 additional teachers has reignited a critical national conversation about teacher shortages and educational quality.

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku says the Black Stars must approach every match at the FIFA World Cup with the mindset of winning, despite their opening victory over Panama.The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 win, leaving many supporters believing a draw against England could be enough to keep Ghana on course for the knockout stage. However, Opoku insists that is not the mentality within the squad."We won the first game against Panama, and I've seen a lot of people

Dutch-Ghanaian winger Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere scored from the spot to cap a dominant first half as Shenzhen Peng City beat Shenzhen Juniors 3â??1 in the CFA Cup Round 4 at Baoan Sports Centre Stadium.Peng City took control early when a Rade Dugalic own goal handed them the lead after just 11 minutes. Xuan Zhijian doubled the advantage in the 18th minute with a precise right-footed finish following good work from Jiang Zhipeng down the left.Owusu-Sekyere then made it 3â??0 in

Akatsi South Constituency Chairman hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Solo Adotevi, has described branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the indispensable lifeblood, guardians of the party's values, and architects of its electoral victories.

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has described the emotional rollercoaster of the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama, with Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner sending the team and fans into delirium.Speaking ahead of Ghana's crucial Group L clash with England on June 23, Opoku reflected on the moment that defined their tournament opener."When the goal went in, emotions were high. You saw the reactions from the fans, the bench, and even myself. It was

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO People’s Pension Trust (PPT) in partnership with MTN Mobile Money Fintech Limited has launched FlexiPension, a digital retail personal pension product aimed at expanding retirement coverage to millions of Ghanaians working in the informal sector. The launch, held in Accra as part of PPT’s 10th anniversary celebrations, marked a significant step […] The post FlexiPension

Ireland deports 42 South African nationals, including 15 children, on a chartered flight as part of an immigration enforcement operation.