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Black Stars Rise To 76th In FIFA Rankings After Qualifier Victories

Black Stars Rise To 76th In FIFA Rankings After Qualifier Victories

Sports News
Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, has moved up one spot to 76th in the latest FIFA world rankings, marking their first positive shift since July 2024. The climb comes on the back of two crucial victories during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, where Ghana defeated Chad and Madagascar. These wins were the Black Stars’ first since their June victory over the Central African Republic. Ghana now sits 76th globally, up from 77th, surpassing Israel, who dropped two places. However, the team remains 14th on the African continental ranking. Head Coach Otto Addo is expected to capitalize on the team's momentum in upcoming fixtures as Ghana continues its campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
NSA Explains Decision To Deny Hearts Of Oak Access To Accra Sports Stadium

NSA Explains Decision To Deny Hearts Of Oak Access To Accra Sports Stadium

Ghana News, Sports News
Hearts of Oak have been left scrambling for a venue once again after the National Sports Authority (NSA) denied them access to the Accra Sports Stadium for their Ghana Premier League clash against Nations FC. The Phobians had hoped to return to their traditional home ground, but the NSA rejected their request, citing two key reasons. First, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) publicly announced the venue without securing official approval. Second, Hearts of Oak’s request came too late, making it impossible to complete the necessary protocols. With their home venue at the University of Ghana Stadium also closed for renovations ahead of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, Hearts of Oak have been forced to settle for the Tuba Astroturf for Wednesday’s game. This deci...
SOM Coordinator Tours Schools In Greater Accra, Wins 142 Souls

SOM Coordinator Tours Schools In Greater Accra, Wins 142 Souls

Ghana News, Pentecost News, Sports News
The Coordinator for the Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh, has concluded a weeklong working tour of some basic schools in the Greater Accra Region. During his visit, he conducted grassroots leadership training and participated in inter-circuit sports competitions in several areas, including Haatso, Kasoa, Achimota, and Tema. At the sports event, Pastor Tandoh seized the opportunity to proclaim the word of God to students, resulting in 142 souls won for Christ. As part of the outreach effort, his team distributed bottled and sachet water as well asTeens Daily Devotional guide to the students. In his exhortation to the students, Pastor Tandoh urged them to strive for excellence in every aspect of life. Drawing on the biblical meta...
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

Sports News
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both rallied from two goals down in a frantic 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Catalonia, Spain. Atletico scored twice in the first six minutes before conceding four unanswered goals and coming back to even the match with goals in the final 10 minutes, including the equaliser by substitute Alexander Sorloth three minutes into stoppage time on Tuesday. Barcelona saw Atletico jump to an early lead, with goals by Julian Alvarez in the first minute and Antoine Griezmann in the sixth, but the hosts tied the game by the 21st minute thanks to goals two minutes apart by Pedri and Pau Cubarsi. The Catalan club took a 3-2 lead into halftime after Iñigo Martínez scored in the 41st. Robert Lewandowski inc...
GFA Unveils New Management Committee

GFA Unveils New Management Committee

Ghana News, Sports News
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled a new management committee for the Black Stars, following the team's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision comes after the dissolution of the previous committee in November 2024. Dr. Randy Abbey, an executive council member of the GFA, has been appointed as the chairman of the new committee. He will lead engagements with the government and other stakeholders. Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, will serve as vice-chairman, focusing on player relations. Other members of the committee include: - Mr. Samuel Aboabire: Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and GFA executive council member, responsible for operations and matchday activities. - Mr. Moses Armah: Presid...
2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports News
The Black Satellites players form the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup winning campaign have been invited to collect their matured investment cheques by the SAS Finance Group. The financial institution wrote to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to notify the players following the maturity of the 15-year investment made on behalf of the team. The investment was made on behalf of the playing body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports after successfully winning the competition which was played in Egypt. A total of GHS 210,000 was made on behalf of the 21 players who were called up for the tournament by head Selas Tetteh with each player allocated GHS 10,000 by the MoYS in 2009. "This investment has matured after 15 years, and the players can now collect their cheques from the SAS Office ...
West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui

Sports News, World News
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui. Former Brighton and Chelsea boss Potter has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Hammers and will be unveiled at a London Stadium news conference on Thursday morning. Spaniard Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday after just six months in charge. The former Wolves boss, 58, was appointed in May following the departure of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. During Lopetegui's tenure, the Hammers won just six Premier League games. Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Manchester City was a ninth loss in 20 league games this season and left the club 14th - seven points above the relegation zone. West Ham said in a statement: "The first half of the 2024-25 season has not aligne...
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history

Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history

International, Sports News
LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in 2003, turned 40 on 30 December. He scored 23 points in the 122-110 defeat at the Crypto.com Arena in LA, but 27 from Jarrett Allen helped Cleveland to an eighth-straight win. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, James last year became the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer. He has won four NBA Championships, been named Most Valuable Player four times and is in his 22nd season in the NBA, a record he shares with the now-retired Vince Carter. The Cavs remain top of the Eastern Conference and the Lakers are seventh in the West. Gia...
Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

Africa News, Sports News
Botswana is celebrating a historic achievement as President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi declared Friday afternoon a public holiday in honour of the nation’s newest sporting hero, Letsile Tebogo. Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to win a gold medal in the 200 metres. He stunned pre-games favourite, Noah Lyles, crossing the finish line at 19.46s, which was not just a national record, but also an African record in the event. The Office of the President issued a press release announcing the public holiday, emphasising the significance of Tebogo's achievement on the global stage. President Masisi highlighted that Tebogo’s victory is not only a monumental moment for Botswana but also for the entire African contin...
2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports News
The Black Stars of Ghana has been placed in Group F for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The highly anticipated draw took place in Johannesburg at the SuperSport studios. Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana will face Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group. Notably, Ghana will compete against Sudan, coached by former Black Stars manager Kwesi Appiah. Appiah, who is the only indigenous coach to have led Ghana to the World Cup in 2014, is also the technical director of Asante Kotoko. Currently, he is leading Sudan in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, competing against Senegal. Kwesi Appiah is also a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The winner of Group F will secure direct qualification to the prestigio...
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