ModernGhana News

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. History for South Africa ????They rsquo;ve qualified for the knoc .

England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Ghana rsquo;s resilience and tactical organisation after the Black Stars held the Three Lions to a 0-0 draw in their Group L encounter on Tuesday night. Speaking after the match, Tuchel admitted his side struggled to break down a well-structured opponent who executed their defensive game plan with .

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised Ghana rsquo;s organised defensive display after both sides played out a goalless draw in Group L at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night. The Black Stars produced a determined and tactically disciplined performance to frustrate Thomas Tuchel rsquo;s England side, who enjoyed long spells of dominan .

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after storming into the last 32 unbeaten. The Atlas Lions twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday and only finished second to Brazil in Group C on goal difference.

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel.

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has lauded his players for their resilience and tactical discipline after the Black Stars edged Panama 1-0 in dramatic fashion in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has called for composure and focus following Ghana rsquo;s hard-fought opening victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana began their Group L campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over the Central American side at BMO Field in Toronto, sealing all three points thanks to a late strike from Caleb Yiren .

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has disclosed that the move which produced his dramatic winner against Panama was the product of hours of work on the training pitch. The FC Nordsjaelland star emerged as Ghana rsquo;s hero in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama .

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match following an influential display in Ghana rsquo;s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana kicked off their Group L campaign with a dramatic win at BMO Field on Wednesday, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a stoppage-time winner to .

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made history on Wednesday by becoming the first home-based goalkeeper to play for Ghana at a FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for domestic football in the country.

NBA legend Charles Barkley branded the San Antonio Spurs the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation after the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. The Spurs led by 29 points as they aimed to level the best-of-seven series in New York before hosting game five, but the Knicks fought back t .

A business that was previously owned and operated by a Ghanaian entrepreneur is reportedly facing operational challenges after changing hands and being placed under new management. According to reports circulating on social media, the establishment had built a reputation for serving customers consistently and maintaining stable operations .

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has praised his players and technical staff for their commitment and resilience after guiding the club to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

The Kpone Traditional Council (KTC) has officially announced the death of its Paramount Chief, Nii Tetteh Otu II, who ruled the Kpone State for 37 years. The announcement was made by the Mankralo of the Kpone Traditional Council, Nii Ofosu Oblie VI, at a solemn gathering of chiefs, elders, and members of the community at Kpone in the Kpone-Kata .

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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.

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.

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).

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 .

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.