Kofi Ahovi

  Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes before Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, giving Spain their second World Cup title and first since their triumph in 2010. Spain controlled much of the game and created the better chances, but Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez produced several saves to keep his side in the contest. Argentina struggled to threaten in attack and finished the match with 10 players after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in extra time. The victory ended Argentina’s reign as world champions and completed an impressive tournament for Spain, who defeated France in the semi-finals before overcoming the South American side in the final. The final also marked a symbolic passing of the torch, with Spain’s young squad overcoming Lionel Messi’s Argentina to lift football’s bi...

Stanbic Bank Ghana has announced a GHS 3 million commitment to support the Black Stars of Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which will be hosted across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made at a presentation ceremony at the Ministry of Finance at Kanda in Accra. The contribution makes Stanbic Bank one of Ghana’s most significant private-sector backers of the national football team ahead of the country’s anticipated return to the world’s biggest football tournament.   Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Ghana, presenting cheque to Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Deputy Minister for Finance. The GHS 3 million pledge is deliberately structured to blend immediate encouragement with performance-driven motivation. An initial GHS 1.5 million will be presented upfront as a bonus on bonus for the playing body while the remaining GHS 1.5 million will be unlocked the moment the team advances to the knockout rounds of the competition. Sta...

  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will receive $2.5 million to prepare the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup after FIFA increased the prize money for participating teams by over $100 million. The figure is a $1 million increase from what was previously offered to teams as preparatory money for the competition. Ghana will receive a further $10 million for qualifying for the competition, an increase from $9 million from the previous tournament. FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, the world soccer governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament. The FIFA Council, meeting in Vancouver ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress, approved a 15% increase in resources to be distributed to all 48 participating member associations at next year's tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The total pot will rise to $871 million, FIFA ​said, with each participating team re...

  Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa will join Carlos Queiroz as his assistant coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the South African website  Kickoff , Roger De Sa, who previously assisted Queiroz at previous jobs, has concluded negotiations with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after agreeing on personal terms. Although the terms are not clear, De Sa's agreement with Ghana is expected to be co-terminus with Carlos Queiroz four month contract with the GFA. I will fly out on Thursday to Accra to start working straight away," says the erstwhile Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, speaking to  KickOff . "I think when the previous coach left, the Ghana FA looked at Carlos Queiroz, and obviously it happened very quickly. Within four to five days, it was done." De Sa has been Queiroz's sidekick, notably assisting him as he led Egypt to the AFCON 2021 final and with Iran during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Despite accepting the role, De Sa acknowledged its ...

  Ghana coach Otto Addo is expected to release his squad in the coming days for the March international friendlies against Germany and Austria as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup.  The Black Stars face Germany on March 27 in Stuttgart before facing Austria in Vienna three days later. The number of players to be called up is yet to be disclosed. However, Otto is expected to hand some call-ups to players who have to prove their worth for possible inclusion in the World Cup squad. A few regulars such as Benjamin Asare, Gideon Mensah, Antoine Semenyo and Kamaldeen Sulemana are all expected to be invited. A few others have been ruled out with injuries, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Abu Francis, and Ernest Nuamah. One typical discussion Otto Addo has faced is whether or not to extend an invitation to Ghana’s most-capped player André Ayew, who has dominated conversations in recent weeks. Ayew, who has not played for the senior national team for two years, has ...

MTN Ghana has congratulated the senior national football team, the Black Stars, for their qualification to the FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a true reflection of Ghana’s indomitable spirit, hard work, and unity of purpose. According to MTN, the determination and resilience exhibited by the team throughout the qualifiers embody the company’s own “can-do” spirit — a belief that with focus and teamwork, success is always within reach. The telecommunications leader, which took up the mantle as the main sponsor of the Black Stars even before the qualification campaign, has been instrumental in supporting the team’s journey to the global stage. Through financial support, logistical backing, and motivational initiatives, MTN has played a vital role in creating an environment that has enabled the team to perform with confidence and pride. Beyond the Black Stars, MTN’s sponsorship extends across all the national football teams — both male and female — reinforcing its deep-seated...

 Senegal is set to rely on witch doctors to help their star, Sadio Mane, recover quickly ahead of the start of the World Cup. The 30-year-old Bayern Munich playmaker hobbled off the pitch during their Bundesliga game against Werder Bremen last Tuesday. Officials of the club indicated that the Senegalese international suffered an “injury to the head of his right fibula”. However, FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, disclosed that the country had fall on witch doctors to help Mane recover quickly for the tournament. 'We are going to use witch doctors,' she told Europe 1. 'I don't know (if they're effective) but in this instance, we're going to use them anyway. We are hoping for miracles. He has to be there!' Despite his injury, Mane has been named in the final 26-man squad of the national team for the World Cup.

MTN Ghana and the  Ghana Football Association  (GFA) have sealed a $2 million deal which makes MTN the headline sponsor of the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The national team has been without a headline sponsor following the termination of its contract with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Therefore, the MTN deal comes as a huge boost for the senior national football team.   Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif thanked President Nana Akufo-Addo for his personal intervention in brokering the $2 million MTN sponsorship deal. We could not have achieved this great support without the personal intervention of President Nana Akufo-Addo.” He acknowledged MTN’s contribution to sports development and thanked them for investing in sports. The Minister also said, “as the sector Minister, I can assure you that my Ministry is the custodian of every penny for the National teams, and just like every other co...

  The Black Stars of Ghana have received a financial boost ahead of their campaign in the FIFA World Cup "Qatar 2022". Telecommunications giants MTN Ghana has committed the cedi equivalent of $2million to the team ahead of their participation in the tournament. MTN Ghana in its performance report for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, said it was proud to be a headline sponsor of the Black Stars. It said the money was to support the Black Stars to make the nation proud. As a nation connected through football and with rich football history, MTN will join all Ghanaians in support of this national agenda, and we would like to wish the Black Stars the very best as they make the nation proud in Qatar," the report said. The Black Stars are scheduled to play Portugal on November 24, South Korea (on November 28) and Uruguay (December 2) in Group H of the World Cup. MTN Ghana's service revenue grew by 27.9% to GH₵7.1 billion for the nine-month period ended Septem...

  Ghanaian soccer fans will from September 3 have the privilege to experience footballs most coveted prize the FIFA World Cup as part a tour of the 32 FIFA World Cup qualifying nations for the first time. The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola invites football fans to view the most iconic symbol in football and experience the real magic of the world’s largest, most anticipated sporting event – the FIFA World Cup 2022. The one-and-only, solid-gold Original FIFA World Cup This year, we’re excited to bring the iconic Original FIFA World Cup Trophy to Accra” said Philip Boadu Assah , senior franchise manager, Coca-Cola Ghana. For millions, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the most iconic symbol in football and share their passion for the game. A press conference will take place at the arrival of the Trophy at Kotoka International Airport and then the Trophy will be received by his Excellency Nana...