Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has called on all Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Queens as they begin their campaign at the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

In a statement ahead of the tournament, Mr Simeon-Okraku urged supporters, the media, corporate partners and all stakeholders to offer the national women's team unwavering encouragement and belief as they seek continental glory and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Accra Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard 'Olele' Kingson as the club's new goalkeepers' coach as the Phobians continue their rebuilding process ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The appointment forms part of the club's restructuring efforts following two successive trophyless campaigns.

He will now work alongside Bosnian coach Nebojsa Kapor, who was appointed last week and is expected to lead the club for the next two years.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has congratulated Ghanaian para-athlete Zinabu Issah following her historic silver medal-winning performance at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Director-General of the NSA, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the Authority described Issah's achievement in the women's F57 shot put as a proud moment for Ghana, praising her resilience, determination and dedication to excellence.

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has rallied support for the Black Queens as the team kicks off its campaign at the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco today.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has assured the Black Queens of the unwavering support of the government and the Ghanaian people as they prepare to begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Cape Verde today.

During a morale-boosting visit to the team's training session in Morocco, the Minister conveyed messages of encouragement on behalf of the Executive, Parliament and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, assuring the players that the nation believes in their ability to make Ghana proud.

Black Queens and Nottingham Forest winger Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says Ghana is well prepared for its Group D opener against Cape Verde in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled for 5:00 p.m. today.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Boye-Hlorkah said although the previous WAFCON was a new experience for many members of the squad, the team has since grown together and heads into the tournament opener with confidence.

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren expects a stern challenge when Ghana opens its Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign today against tournament debutants Cape Verde but believes his side's experience will prove decisive.

"It's the first time for Cape Verde in the WAFCON, so they will, for sure, play with a lot of passion," Björkegren said. "We expect a tough game, but at the same time we believe in ourselves," he said in a prematch presser.

The Swedish tactician contrasted the current squad with the one that competed in the previous edition, when many players were making their WAFCON debuts.

Joseph Paul Amoah made an emphatic start to his Commonwealth Games campaign, winning Heat 1 of the men's 200m in 20.36sec.

Police in Belgium have arrested a suspect after Ghana international and Royal Union St-Gilloise player Mohammed Fuseini was violently attacked and robbed in broad daylight in Brussels.

An international boxing contest between Ghana's Musah Rahman Lawson and Nigeria's Raimi Isiaka will headline the official launch of the 2026 GaDangme Homowo Festival Celebrations, GaDangme Youth Sports Festival, Tourism Programme and Awards on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

South Africa's campaign at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations got off to a bumpy start, losing their opening game 2-1 to Tanzania in their Group B opener on Monday.

Zambia put on a dominant display to beat Egypt 6-0 in their opening Group C game at the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Debutants Malawi have caused what could be the biggest upset in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, beating holders Nigeria 3-2 in their opening Group C clash at the ongoing tournament in Morocco on Tuesday.

The Accra Inter-City Marathon will make its highly anticipated return on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a major new milestone as Tampico becomes the official headline sponsor.

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and Commonwealth Sport Ghana (CSG) have entered into a strategic partnership with GCB Bank to strengthen athlete development, support grassroots sports and promote the Olympic and Commonwealth movements across the country.

The agreement comes as Team Ghana continues its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, while laying the foundation for preparations towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.