The Black Stars are scheduled to depart Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday as preparations intensify for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. The team has been camping in Providence, Rhode Island, since arriving from Virginia on Thursday, with Coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical staff overseeing training sessions ahead […]
Across the world, more than one billion people live with disabilities, yet many continue to face social barriers, exclusion, and unequal access to opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, sports, and community life. Behind these challenges are individuals whose resilience, determination, and achievements continue to inspire and transform society. As the world advances Sustainable Development Goal […]
Somali referee Omar Artan, the World Cup match official refused entry to the United States due to visa issues, has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Aug. 12. Artan, 34, has returned to Somalia after being denied entry to the U.S. […]
Ten African teams at the biggest football competition is a historic milestone. The expansion of the tournament to 48 participants has opened the door for new names, but traditional giants such as Nigeria and Cameroon have been left on the sidelines. AfroPari analyzes all African teams World Cup 2026. No. 10 – Cape Verde For […]
KFC Ghana has announced a new sponsorship partnership with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), supporting the Black Stars during one of the most significant years in Ghanaian football history. The partnership, which runs until May 2027, positions KFC Ghana alongside Ghana’s national teams as they compete on global and continental stages. It covers the 2026 […]
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi have been omitted from the initial 28-man provisional squad, while vice-captain Alexander Djiku misses out through injury and is replaced by Derrick Luckassen. Here is the full squad: Goalkeepers […]
Nine players have opened camp for the Black Stars in Wales ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly on June 2 in Cardiff. The early arrivals include Jordan Ayew, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya and Alidu Seidu, who were seen in a video circulating on social media. With most European leagues now […]
Ghana’s Black Starlets have failed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat to Uganda. Uganda won the contest 8-7 on penalties after coming from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw in normal time. Ghana raced into an early lead when breakout starlet Eric Gyamfi scored after just nine […]
Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation has cautioned Ghanaians against fraudsters and middlemen falsely claiming to secure special “World Cup slots” through the Ministry. He stressed that no slots exist at the Ministry, urging the public to disregard individuals using the tournament to exploit unsuspecting football fans desperate to travel to the mundial. Speaking […]
United States President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. The competition starts on 11 June, and the US, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will open its campaign in […]
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don’t Lie, teased Dai Dai on Thursday as the anthem for this summer’s tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Shakira posted a one-minute video on Instagram from Brazil’s Maracana stadium […]
Ghana’s U-17 team, the Black Starlets, have been handed a challenging group at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, as they continue their push for a return to the global stage. The draw places Ghana in Group D alongside Senegal, South Africa and Algeria in an event which took place in Cairo The competition, […]
