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New York Knicks take NBA Finals lead with gritty win at San Antonio Spurs

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 10:17
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter as the Knicks scored 11 points without reply to surge clear in the final two minutes.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

2026 World Cup: Black Stars arrive in USA to continue preparations

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 10:14
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived safely in the United States of America to step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. https://twitter. com/GhanaBlackstars/status/2062420819247075725 The senior national team departed Cardiff on Wednesday, June 3, after several weeks of training in Wales.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Asamoah Gyan inspires Black Queens ahead of WAFCON 2026

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:58
National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan paid a motivational visit to the Black Queens during their training session on Wednesday, offering encouragement as the team intensifies preparations for the 2026 Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Categories: Africa, Afrique

World Cup 2026: Who has the oldest players? Which leagues are most represented? Squads in numbers

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:08
With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament. Which clubs have the most players? How many of each squad play in the best leagues? And who are the oldest and youngest squads and players at this World Cup? They may not have won the Premier League but Manc .
Categories: Africa, Afrique

World Cup 2026: Antoine Semenyo and Brahim Diaz among Africans to watch at finals

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 08:55
A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers: Black Maidens depart Accra for Monrovia ahead of second leg clash against Liberia

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:36
Ghana rsquo;s Black Maidens have left Accra for Monrovia, Liberia, as they prepare for the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Women rsquo;s World Cup qualifying tie. The team travelled on Tuesday aboard Asky Air, with preparations stepping up ahead of the decisive return fixture.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Medeama SC crowned champions of 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:29
Medeama SC were officially crowned champions of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League on Wednesday night after a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, in a vibrant coronation ceremony that brought the curtain down on a memorable campaign.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

2026 World Cup: Black Stars adapting to Carlos Queiroz’s intense training regime - Gideon Mensah

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:27
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has revealed that the national team is still adjusting to the high-intensity training methods introduced by head coach Carlos Queiroz, who has taken over from Otto Addo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

2026 World Cup: I am mentally stronger and ready to contribute - Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:13
Antoine Semenyo says he is mentally prepared and eager to play a major role as Ghana targets a strong campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The forward, who was instrumental in the Black Stars rsquo; qualification for the tournament, is expected to be one of the key figures for Ghana when the competition kicks off across the USA, Canada an .
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

2026 World Cup: Let us rally behind Black Stars - Ex-GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi urges Ghanaians

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:00
Former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has called on Ghanaians to throw their full support behind the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the global tournament this summer and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.
Categories: Africa, France

Wembanyama's Spurs to play New Orleans Pelicans in Paris in 2027, says NBA

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:21
In January 2025, Wembanyama appeared for the Spurs in their games against against the Indiana Pacers. Then he was at the start of his NBA journey. Barring injury, when . . . .
Categories: Africa, European Union

Chinese investment in Europe hits seven-year high but recovery may be short

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:21
According to a report by the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies (Merics) and New York's Rhodium Group, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the

Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:21
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure. Morocco stunned Spain and Portugal en route to the semi-finals at the last global showpiece in Qatar four years ago before falling to France.
Categories: Africa, European Union

In Belgium, health expert readies to fly to DR Congo Ebola zone

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:21
Days before flying out to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help tackle a raging Ebola outbreak, Belgian infectious disease specialist Laurens Liesenborghs has one certainty: He is preparing for a marathon and not for a sprint.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Mali conflict enters dangerous new phase with banned cluster bombs

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:21
The weapons were dropped at least twice last week during anti-terror operations in northern Mali, according to local sources, security specialists and a rights group which documented the attacks. The first strike happened last Friday at Oubder, near .
Categories: Africa, European Union

Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:54
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title. An Adam Marusic own goal and Lautaro Martinez 39;s tap-in, both in the first half, gave Inter both a comfortable victory in Rome and a 10th Cup triumph.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum urges Black Starlets to embrace legacy ahead of Algeria test

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:41
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has called on his players to draw strength from Ghana rsquo;s proud youth football history as the team prepares for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum hails 'highly competitive' Group D ahead of opener against Algeria

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:30
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has described Group D of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations as one of the most demanding sections of the tournament, insisting that all four teams have earned their place at the competition.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum predicts tactical game between Ghana and Algeria

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:21
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has described Ghana rsquo;s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Algeria as a demanding tactical contest, urging his side to stay disciplined and focused from the outset.
Categories: Africa, European Union

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum urges calm and discipline as Black Starlets begin campaign against Algeria

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:03
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has called on his players to stay composed and embrace the pressure of representing Ghana as they prepare for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana has been drawn in Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal and South Africa in what promises to be a highly competitive pool.
Categories: Africa, European Union

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