Carlos Queiroz’s first major selection call as Ghana coach will effectively begin under the floodlights of Puebla tomorrow night, when a hungry, experimental Black Stars side faces the Mexico national football team in what has rapidly become a high-pressure World Cup audition.

With the official squad announcement only days away, the international friendly at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium has evolved from a routine warm-up into a fierce battle for places, as returning stars, fringe players and emerging talents attempt to force their way into Queiroz’s plans for the World Cup. 

Mission International School has expanded its growing footprint in Ghanaian sports development with a major support package for the national weightlifting team, donating professional sports tapes worth an estimated US$5,000 to aid athlete preparation and performance.

The donation to the Ghana Weightlifting Federation was made during a presentation ceremony last Monday at the federation chairman’s office, where the Managing Director of Mission International School, Rev. David Choi, officially handed over five boxes of professional sports tapes to federation chairman Jerry Ahmed Shaib.

Roger De Sá has thrown down an early warning to Ghana’s World Cup rivals, insisting the Black Stars already possess the quality to trouble the world’s elite.

He insists the technical handlers’ mission over the next few weeks is not to reinvent the team, but to forge cohesion and mentality capable of surviving football’s biggest battlefield.

Antoine Semenyo has thrown down a bold challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Ghana is no longer content with merely participating on football’s biggest stage.

He believes that the Black Stars have finally assembled a squad capable of making the world to take notice again.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country.

Mission International School has expanded its growing footprint in Ghanaian sports development with a major support package for the national weightlifting team, donating professional sports tapes valued at an estimated US$5,000 to aid athletes' preparation and performance.

The city of Tamale is set to come alive with thrilling table tennis action as the Damba Table Tennis Championship returns on May 30, 2026, at the Tamale Senior High School Old Assembly Hall.

The championship, which continues to grow in popularity, is expected to attract some of the country’s top table tennis players in both the male and female categories for what promises to be another exciting and highly competitive edition.

Organizers of the tournament have announced attractive prize packages for participants, with winners in both the men’s and women’s singles categories set to receive GHS10,000 each.

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Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after rivals Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, in what is expected to be Pep Guardiola's penultimate game in charge.

Ghana’s quest to return to the Africa Cup of Nations has been handed an early major challenge after the Black Stars were drawn against Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the qualifiers for the 2027 tournament.

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar Junior called up for World Cup 2026 as Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.

Neymar made Brazil’s World Cup squad, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely only days ago.

The 34-year-old is Brazil’s all-time top goal-scorer with 79, but has struggled to return to top fitness since he tore his left ACL in October 2023.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the four pots for the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with Ghana placed in Pot 2.

The 48 participating nations will discover their group-stage opponents when the draw is held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association on Tuesday, May 19.

The next edition of the AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Sesi-Edem Football Academy has received a major boost following the acquisition of a new Nissan mini bus by the President and Founder of the club, His Excellency Gabriel Tanko Kwamegah Atokple, in recognition of the team’s impressive performance in the recently concluded Volta Regional Division Two Sub-Middle League.

The gesture reflects His Excellency Tanko’s unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the academy and youth football in the Volta Region.

The newly acquired bus is expected to significantly improve the team’s transportation arrangements for training sessions, official matches, and other club activities.

Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

As BBC Sport reported on Monday, iconic City boss Guardiola is expected to leave the club following Sunday's game against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, their final match of the season.

Medeama SC were crowned champions of the Ghana Premier League for the second time after an emphatic 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions at the T&A Park in Tarkwa yesterday.

The much-anticipated title-clinching encounter experienced a delayed start due to heavy rainfall, but once play resumed, Medeama produced a ruthless performance to ensure their celebrations went ahead in style.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has equalled the Premier League single-season assist record against Nottingham Forest.

The Portuguese star has enjoyed a wonderful season taking home the FWA footballer of the year already.