Top seed, Ahmad Abdul-Samad,  delivered a commanding performance to claim a brilliant double, while Rachael Quarcoo reaffirmed her dominance in the women’s game at the 2026 All Ghana Badminton Open Championships, which concluded in style at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra over the weekend.

In a tournament that showcased Ghana’s rising depth in badminton, the two standout performers swept aside all challengers across two action-packed days, leaving no doubt about their status at the summit of the sport.

Ghana’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a decisive phase, with this week’s high-profile friendlies against Austria and Germany shaping up as a crucial audition for the Black Stars’ fringe players — and a final polishing ground for the established core.

With less than three months to kick off in North America, head coach Otto Addo has assembled a 26-man squad that largely reflects the spine expected to feature at the Mundial, barring the injured Mohammed Kudus, who remains in a race against time to be fit for the June 11–July 19 tournament.

Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola may have added a more cerebral dimension to football management but he had a confession.

“I’m not yet artificial intelligence,” said the Manchester City manager. “I’m a human being and I can celebrate.” 

For Guardiola, the emotion of a Carabao Cup final win was apparent in his own booking for running out of his technical area. Given Guardiola’s unpredictability, replicating his thought process might be beyond even AI.

For the Catalan, defeating Arsenal at Wembley was the sort of result that was rooted in the unexpected element of football. 

Senegal midfielder, Idrissa Gueye has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of sowing division within Africa, following the organization’s decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Speaking after Everton’s 3–0 Premier League victory over Chelsea on Saturday, Gueye stated he is willing to return the AFCON gold medals to Morocco in an effort to reduce tensions.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has set out a reform agenda anchored on transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement, as he seeks to restore public confidence in Ghana’s sports sector.

The 2026 Honda Football Championship has been officially launched in Tamale, setting the stage for a five-day university football tournament expected to showcase emerging talent from across the country.

There is no hiding place for a manager when decisions go against them and Mikel Arteta's choice to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will be one that haunts him.

The 11th edition of the Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup kicks off today at the Madina Astro Turf in Accra, with organisers praising former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia for his continued support of the annual Zongo community football tournament.

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has lifted the first major trophy of his career after playing a key role in Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.

Two of Ghana’s leading tertiary institutions, University for Development Studies and University of Ghana, have been seeded ahead of the draw for the 2026 Honda Football Championship, setting the stage for a potentially explosive tournament.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced surprise at the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

He made the remarks after the ruling, announced Tuesday evening, which came nearly two months after Senegal lost the final 1-0 in extra time.

The decision has generated widespread debate and criticism across the football world.

President John Dramani Mahama has ruled out the use of public funds to sponsor Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high financial burden such an undertaking would place on the state.

Sportswear giant Puma has unveiled the new kits for Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opting for a culturally inspired design that blends tradition with modern performance aesthetics.

Ghana’s first-ever boxing world champion, D.K. Poison, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at PKO, marking a significant step in recognising and reintegrating one of the nation’s most celebrated sporting icons into leadership within the sport.

The appointment forms part of PKO’s broader vision to honour and support legends who helped build Ghana’s global reputation in boxing. D.K. Poison, who made history with his world title triumph, is expected to inspire the next generation of fighters and contribute to the sport’s development.

Ghana's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, joined other African stars as global sportswear giant, PUMA to unveiled the Black Stars’ new kit ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana lit up the Domino Square in New York, with the official unveiling of its new Black Stars home jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming a vibrant street event into a full-blown celebration of culture, music, and football pride.