Ghanaians remain passionate about football despite the Black Stars’ recent disappointments.

We may criticise when results go against us, but deep down, we all want the national team to succeed again.

To the players and technical team: do not give up. Football has its ups and downs and every great side endures difficult periods before bouncing back stronger.

Last Tuesday's international friendly against Wales in Cardiff gave Ghana fans a first opportunity to experience life for the Black Stars under new head coach Carlos Queiroz, while also providing a glimpse of what to expect from the Ghanaians at their fifth FIFA World Cup campaign.

The 1-1 draw wasn't an exhilarating watch, with Wales salvaging a result in the 93rd minute after Lewis Koumas cancelled out Caleb Yirenkyi's 66th-minute opener, but did we see enough from the Black Stars to prompt renewed optimism ahead of their Group L campaign?

Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.

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The race to determine who becomes the next President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) will have to wait following the postponment of the Elective Extraordinary Congress originally scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026.

According to a press statement signed by Ghana Boxing IMC Chairman Samir Captan, a number of key factors including inadequate funds and non-completion of the vetting process have necessitated a shift of date.

In consultation with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the decision was therefore taken to ensure that no candidate is disenfranchised and that the vetting process is conducted thoroughly, transparently and in strict adherence to the GBA Constitution.

The owner and chairman of English Premier League side Sunderland AFC, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, has led a delegation to call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin, in Accra, as part of efforts to institutionalise a strategic partnership between the club and Ghana.

The Black Stars have arrived in the United States of America to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, touching down in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening ahead of the final phase of their training camp.

The English FA are reportedly considering their stance over England's pre-match handshake with Ghana's Thomas Partey.

MultiChoice Ghana has unveiled its most affordable World Cup campaign ever, offering Ghanaians access to all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for as little as GH¢58, and has warned pirates to stay away or face arrest in partnership with law enforcement agencies.

Former world champion Joshua Clottey has thrown down the gauntlet to Ghana’s emerging boxing stars, insisting the country must produce a new world champion within the next four years or risk squandering one of its most gifted generations of fighters.

The former IBF welterweight king believes the nucleus of boxers who represented Ghana at the Accra 2023 African Games possesses the talent, experience and exposure to return the nation to the summit of world boxing after years in the wilderness.

With the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) set to elect new leadership at its Elective Congress on June 4, Clottey says the priority for whoever takes charge must be clear: deliver a world champion.

Aspiring Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) President Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe has thrown his weight behind efforts to clean up and safeguard Ghanaian boxing, fully funding the final phase of mandatory health screening for more than 150 professional fighters in Accra.

The intervention comes at a critical moment for the sport as the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC) races to complete sweeping reforms, including new health and safety practises for boxers, introduced following the dissolution of the GBA board last September after two boxing-related deaths rocked the industry.

Former Black Stars forward, David Accam, believes the success or failure of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign could hinge on the new head coach, Carlos Queiroz, insisting the veteran Portuguese must transform a collection of talented individuals into a cohesive team.

As the Black Stars prepare for a daunting Group L challenge against Panama, England and Croatia at the upcoming tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Accam says the experienced Portuguese tactician must urgently restore cohesion, identity and discipline to a side he believes has become overly dependent on individual brilliance.

Ghana's 26-man World Cup squad represents a remarkable spread of generations, with a 15-year age gap separating the oldest and youngest players heading to the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Lawrence Ati-Zigi will wear the number 1 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed as the Black Stars unveiled their final 26-man squad and official jersey numbers.

Black Stars defender Jerome Opoku believes Ghana's performance in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Wales is something to be proud of, insisting the team will only improve with more time together under head coach Carlos Queiroz.