Former Black Stars striker, Augustine Ahinful, has described Ghana’s pairing with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a dream come true, saying he has long wished to see the two sides meet in a competitive fixture.

Speaking exclusively to Graphic Sports after last Friday’s draw in Washington, the former Anderlecht forward said the match-up presents Ghana with a historic opportunity to challenge — and defeat — their former colonial rulers on the global stage.

“I’m happy because I said before the draw that I wanted us to face England, and now we find ourselves in the same group with them. I’ve always felt we can match up with them,” Ahinful said.

Former Black Stars defender Isaac Vorsah has expressed regret over the injury that ruled him out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, describing it as one of the most disappointing moments of his career.

Vorsah, who was a member of Ghana’s squad at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, said he had been eager to feature at the Brazil tournament but was sidelined despite assurances that he would recover in time.

Kpando Heart of Lions Coach, Bashir Hayford, remains optimistic about his side’s chances in the Ghana Premier League title race despite their 2-0 defeat to Nations FC last Saturday.

Speaking after the match, the veteran tactician admitted he was disappointed in his players for showing complacency after a strong start, a lapse he believed cost them the game.

Hayford explained that Lions dominated play for long spells and looked the better side, but their overconfidence allowed the hosts to take control and score twice.

Ghana is celebrating a moment of pride, unity and inclusion following the incredible haul of 40 medals by the country's para athletes at the just-ended 1st West Africa Zone A & B Para Games in Abeokuta, Nigeria, which featured nine countries.

Competing across nine disciplines, more than 65 Ghanaian para athletes combined resilience and discipline to showcase their incredible talents in recording notable, remarkable firsts, including Ghana’s first-ever international bronze medal in Sitting Volleyball, a landmark milestone for the nation.

Prospective Ghanaian visa applicants hoping to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon be briefed on the requirements and procedures for the application process, the Embassy of the United States of America has announced.

According to the Embassy, one of the key criteria for eligibility would be the purchase of a match ticket through a FIFA-approved ticketing mechanism.

Accra Hearts of Oak suffered their second defeat of the season after a 2-0 loss to Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale yesterday, dealing a blow to their pursuit of the Premier League title.

Two first-half goals from Eric Antwi secured the victory for Karela, who dominated the early exchanges and capitalised on defensive lapses from the Phobians.

Medeama SC extended their lead at the summit of the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Tarkwa T&A Park yesterday.

Faisal Shaibu handed Chelsea a surprise lead in the 33rd minute after a lapse in concentration from the home side.

But Medeama staged an impressive second-half fightback, with Jacob Mensah Amu heading in the equaliser in the 57th minute before Salim Adams sealed the win with a stunning strike 13 minutes later.

A South Korean court has sentenced a woman who blackmailed football star Son Heung-min to four years in prison.

The woman in her 20s and her accomplice, a man in his 40s, were found guilty of blackmailing the former Tottenham captain by saying she was pregnant with his child.

When the World Cup rolls into North America next year, it will be stepping into uncharted territory. For the first time in the tournament’s 96-year history, three nations—USA, Canada and Mexico—will share the global spotlight, jointly hosting what is set to become the largest and most expansive World Cup ever staged.

The decision, made in 2018 at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, was more than a nod to the region’s infrastructure and commercial appeal. 

It was a recognition of a rapidly evolving football landscape—one driven by inclusion, accessibility and global reach. And nothing symbolises that shift more boldly than the 2026 World Cup’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, a dramatic leap that promises to widen football’s frontier.

Mohamed Salah says he feels like he has been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Coach Otto Addo and Ghana Star Asamoah Gyan have reacted to Ghana's draw in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama in #FIFAWorldCup2026.

While Asamoah Gyan was interviewed on stage as part of the draw programme, Coach Otto Addo spoke to the media after the draw ceremony.

"Well I think it is well tricky group right now. And all four teams want to qualify, and definitely, we are optimistic back home. Everybody back home wants Ghana  to qualify. We will do our possible best to qualify to the next stage," Asamoah Gyan said.

Ghana’s Black Stars face a demanding path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama in Group L during Friday’s draw in Washington, DC. 

Ghana’s Black Stars face a demanding path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being drawn alongside England, Croatia and Panama in Group L during Friday’s draw in Washington, DC. 

The Group L matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across several venues in the United States and Canada, specifically in Arlington (Dallas), Foxborough (Boston), Toronto, and East Rutherford  (New Jersey). 

The FIFA men’s World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports.