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Black Princesses confident of historic knockout qualification against France

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Black Princesses confident of historic knockout qualification against France

Ghana’s Black Princesses are within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Charles Sampson confident his team can overcome France in their final Group C game. Ghana’s Black Princesses are within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Charles Sampson confident his team can overcome France in their fina…

6 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

GPL 2026/27: Kotoko target first victory as Heart of Lions visit Kumasi

GPL 2026/27: Kotoko target first victory as Heart of Lions visit Kumasi

The match, set for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, will mark Kotoko's first home game of the campaign following their recent Democracy Cup vic…

16 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Rybakina sets up blockbuster Sabalenka final at US Open

Rybakina sets up blockbuster Sabalenka final at US Open

Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina produced a gritty comeback against Coco Gauff to reach the US Open final, in which she will face Aryna Saba…

17 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Kenny Jean-Marie joins ACG Advisory Board

Former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Kenny Jean-Marie joins ACG Advisory Board

Former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Kenny Jean-Marie has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), a strategic projec…

17 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Black Stars: Inaki Williams announces international retirement at 32

Black Stars: Inaki Williams announces international retirement at 32

Inaki Williams bows out of the Black Stars team, having made 28 appearances for the senior national team since his debut in 2022. Athletic Club forwar…

18 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies seek replay of final after game went into penalties instead of extra time

WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies seek replay of final after game went into penalties instead of extra time

Ampem Darko are seeking a replay of their final game against Nigeria’s Edo Queens after the match went straight to penalty shootout instead of extra t…

19 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

GPL 2026/27: Hearts of Oak boss Nebojsa promises ‘serious performance’ against GoldStars

GPL 2026/27: Hearts of Oak boss Nebojsa promises ‘serious performance’ against GoldStars

The Phobians are eyeing back-to-back victories after a comprehensive win in their opener against Berekum Chelsea. Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kap…

19 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

$4000 prize package awaits winner of Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon

$4000 prize package awaits winner of Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon

Medivents Consult organisers of the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon have announced that the winner of this year’s race will take home a total prize …

20 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

CAF Confederation Cup: Nations FC eye comeback against FC Diarra on Sunday

CAF Confederation Cup: Nations FC eye comeback against FC Diarra on Sunday

Nations FC will be looking to make home advantage count. Nations FC face a crucial test on Sunday when they host Malian side FC Diarra in the second l…

21 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

CAF Champions League: Medeama SC face daunting TP Mazembe test in Lubumbashi

CAF Champions League: Medeama SC face daunting TP Mazembe test in Lubumbashi

The Mauve and Yellow suffered heartbreak in the first leg in Tarkwa, where TP Mazembe scored a late goal to shock them in front of a partisan crowd at…

21 hours ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final

Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka's march towards a third successive US Open title continued as she powered past home hope Jessica Pegula in an impressive display to re…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Barca’s Rodri apologises over Valencia ‘weak’ comments

Barca’s Rodri apologises over Valencia ‘weak’ comments

Barcelona midfielder Rodri says he has apologised to the entire Valencia squad after television cameras appeared to catch him describing the La Liga s…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

France wants to transform FIFA after withdrawing Infantino support

France wants to transform FIFA after withdrawing Infantino support

France's football leaders have proposed seeking ways to transform how FIFA is run after its national association became the latest to withdraw support…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Man United cruise to victory on Champions League return

Man United cruise to victory on Champions League return

Manchester United recorded their biggest Champions League victory since 2020 as they swept Sabah FK aside at Old Trafford. Manchester United recorded …

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Kane score in rout as Bayern Munich beat Bodo/Glimt

Kane score in rout as Bayern Munich beat Bodo/Glimt

England captain Harry Kane scored his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise struck twice as Bayern Munich began their campaign by comfortably b…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Como ease past Leipzig in dream Champions League debut

Como ease past Leipzig in dream Champions League debut

Como made an impressive Champions League debut by defeating visitors RB Leipzig 4-1 in their opening league-phase outing at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Gordon a better fit for Barca than Rashford – Deco

Gordon a better fit for Barca than Rashford – Deco

Barcelona sporting director Deco says Anthony Gordon's style was a better fit for Hansi Flick's side than Marcus Rashford's as the club strengthened t…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw

Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw

Ismail Kartal resigned as head coach of Fenerbahce just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League. Ismail Kartal res…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Spurs and Richarlison in dispute over contract

Spurs and Richarlison in dispute over contract

Tottenham and their Brazil forward Richarlison are in dispute over the remaining nine months on his contract. Tottenham and their Brazil forward Richa…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta

Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta

The perception of Arsenal's transfer window varies depending on who you speak to - but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadi…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Horse racing community hits Accra streets, petitions Presidency over demolished Racecourse

Horse racing community hits Accra streets, petitions Presidency over demolished Racecourse

The Accra Turf Club has petitioned the Presidency, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources over the demo…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Three years, three 100m titles; Isaac Botsio cements his legacy among NCAA Division II’s greatest

Three years, three 100m titles; Isaac Botsio cements his legacy among NCAA Division II’s greatest

Ghanaian sprinter Isaac Botsio has closed the chapter on a remarkable collegiate career at West Texas A&M University, leaving behind a championship ré…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

CAF CC: ‘Nations FC will do much better than we did in Mali’ – Dennis Korsah

CAF CC: ‘Nations FC will do much better than we did in Mali’ – Dennis Korsah

Nations Football Club defender Dennis Korsah has assured Ghanaians of an improved performance ahead of their game against Diarra. The Ghana Premier Le…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Video: Medeama touch down in Lubumbashi ahead of CAF Champions League second leg against TP Mazembe

Video: Medeama touch down in Lubumbashi ahead of CAF Champions League second leg against TP Mazembe

Medeama are hoping to overturn a first-leg deficit after losing 1-0 in Tarkwa last weekend when the two teams met. Ghana Premier League champions Mede…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Ghana Badminton unveils Junior Shuttlers for African title defence in Egypt

Ghana Badminton unveils Junior Shuttlers for African title defence in Egypt

The squad—tested on four continents and forged in the crucible of international competition—carries the weight of a nation’s expectations as they prep…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Thomas Partey ruled out of Al-Shabab’s next two matches

Thomas Partey ruled out of Al-Shabab’s next two matches

Partey will sit out the games against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha as he continues his return to full fitness. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to mis…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

2026 U-20 WWC: Sarah Nyarko targets knockout stages with Black Princesses after victory over South Korea

2026 U-20 WWC: Sarah Nyarko targets knockout stages with Black Princesses after victory over South Korea

Nyarko scored in the Princesses' 3-1 victory over South Korea in their second group game at the global tournament as Ghana kept alive hopes of advanci…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

President Mahama warns: Poor refereeing, match manipulation are destroying Ghana football

President Mahama warns: Poor refereeing, match manipulation are destroying Ghana football

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over poor refereeing and perceived match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questi…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Mahama calls on GFA, clubs to raise standard of domestic football

Mahama calls on GFA, clubs to raise standard of domestic football

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and administrators of football clubs to take urgent steps to improve …

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Ghana’s Rahim Ibrahim makes Champions League debut in PSG thrashing

Ghana’s Rahim Ibrahim makes Champions League debut in PSG thrashing

Ibrahim started the match at the Parc des Princes under coach Yaya Touré, having featured in all six of Bratislava's qualifying matches on their way t…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Tariq Lamptey suffers another injury setback at QPR

Tariq Lamptey suffers another injury setback at QPR

The 25-year-old defender appeared to pick up the injury before being substituted, bringing an early end to his fifth consecutive appearance for QPR. G…

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament set to tee off at Achimota

MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament set to tee off at Achimota

The Achimota Golf Course will come alive on Saturday, September 12, as about 120 golfers from golf clubs across the country converge for the MTN 30th …

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

AFCON 2027: Ghana has no business doing football if we can’t beat Somalia and The Gambia to qualify – George Afriyie

AFCON 2027: Ghana has no business doing football if we can’t beat Somalia and The Gambia to qualify – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie believes Ghana has no business talking about football if the Black Stars cannot …

Yesterday • MyJoyOnline Sports

Starlets to face Togo on October 10 in U-17 AFCON qualifying campaign

Starlets to face Togo on October 10 in U-17 AFCON qualifying campaign

The Black Starlets will begin their quest for qualification to the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations when they face neighbours Togo in their opening gam…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Princesses showed character-Head Coach

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Princesses showed character-Head Coach

Head Coach Charles Sampson says his Black Princesses showed their true character as they bounced back from their opening defeat to beat South Korea 3-…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Mahama calls for rebranding of Ghanaian football

Mahama calls for rebranding of Ghanaian football

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the rebranding of Ghanaian football to make it more competitive. President John Dramani Mahama has called…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Ferran Torres Hat-trick gets PSG title defence off to a winning start

Ferran Torres Hat-trick gets PSG title defence off to a winning start

Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as Paris St-Germain got their Champions League title defence off to a winning start against Slovan Bratislava. Ferran…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Athletico Madrid

Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Athletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister scored an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Alexis Ma…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Martin Odegaard hits Arsenal winner to sink Napoli

Martin Odegaard hits Arsenal winner to sink Napoli

Martin Odegaard's excellent start to the season continued as the Arsenal captain came to his side's rescue against Napoli in Naples. Martin Odegaard’s…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club

Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club

Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Ruthless Raphinha inspires Barcelona to Feyenoord win

Ruthless Raphinha inspires Barcelona to Feyenoord win

Raphinha continued his remarkable goalscoring start to the season with another double as Barcelona turned on the style against Feyenoord in the Champi…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final

Coco Gauff saved two match points as she fought from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number o…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Okraku credits Black Princesses technical team for Korea Win

Okraku credits Black Princesses technical team for Korea Win

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has singled out the technical team of the Black Princesses for praise following their commanding 3-1 …

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

U20 Women’s World Cup: Bjorkgren hails Black Princesses’ win over Korea

U20 Women’s World Cup: Bjorkgren hails Black Princesses’ win over Korea

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkgren has praised the Black Princesses following their impressive victory over Korea at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Wom…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Julius Emunah parts ways with Hearts of Oak as Managing Director

Julius Emunah parts ways with Hearts of Oak as Managing Director

Emunah, who was appointed Managing Director effective February 2, 2026, succeeded Dr Delali Anku-Adiamah. He joined the Phobians after serving as Head…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

“They showed up with character” – Sampson praises Black Princesses after South Korea win

“They showed up with character” – Sampson praises Black Princesses after South Korea win

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has praised his players for showing character and determination in their 3-1 victory over South Korea at t…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

2026 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses beat South Korea to keep qualification hopes alive

2026 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses beat South Korea to keep qualification hopes alive

Ghana bounced back opening day defeat to record victory in their second game at the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Black Princesses scored three goa…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Hill Tennis Club and Ghana Tennis Federation honor Professor Bannerman Richter

Hill Tennis Club and Ghana Tennis Federation honor Professor Bannerman Richter

Hill Tennis Club of Cape Coast has long stood as the premier club of tennis in Ghana, a place where passion for the sport was born, where generations …

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

Ghana Sports Fund board engage media over project

Ghana Sports Fund board engage media over project

The briefing took place at the Ghana International Press Centre, on Wednesday, September 9, creating an enabling environment for the media to get insi…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports

GPL 2026/27: Debibi United coach Nii-Armah apologises over ‘racist’ comments

GPL 2026/27: Debibi United coach Nii-Armah apologises over ‘racist’ comments

Nii-Armah had boasted about his unassailable record against “white coaches” after his side’s 2-2 draw with the Porcupines, who are managed by the Sout…

2 days ago • MyJoyOnline Sports