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ELS: MBN360 SPORTS Chief Consultant at Brand Cipher, Mawuko Afadzinu The overwhelming popularity and accessibility of the English Premier League (EPL) in Ghana should serve as a wake-up call for stakeholders seeking to revive the country’s football economy, Chief Consultant at Brand Cipher, Mawuko Afadzinu, has said. Addressing participants at the Sports Business Series held […]

ELS: MBN360 SPORTS Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed widespread reports that he resigned from his role, insisting that his recent emotional social media message was simply an expression of appreciation to the country. The veteran Portuguese manager clarified that he remains in charge of the Black Stars despite the confusion sparked by […]

ELS: MBN360 SPORTS Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has applauded FIFA for introducing mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the initiative as a positive step towards protecting players’ health. The measure, which was first introduced during the FIFA Club World Cup, is being implemented at this year’s tournament due to concerns over […]

ELS: MBN360 SPORTS The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are now set, with eight teams left and only three wins separating them from the title. The standout ties include France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. Read also: Treasury bill auction attracts GH¢10bn in bids, oversubscribed by 77% Decolonise […]

ELS: MBN360 SPORTS The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive phase with the quarter-finals now set, and while the tournament has delivered dramatic upsets, late winners and penalty shootout heartbreak, it has also become a showcase for some of football’s most celebrated names. From the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé to […]

Els: MBN360 SPORTS The dream of a deep World Cup run evaporated under the bright lights of Lumen Field as the United States men’s national team suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite playing on home soil and entering the knockout stage with significant momentum, the Americans were unable to overcome tactical errors and […]

Els: MBN360 SPORTS Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has confirmed his participation in the fifth edition of the All Star Festival, scheduled to take place on July 11, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium Speaking ahead of the event, Appiah praised the consistency of the festival and commended the organisers for creating an initiative […]

ELs: MBN360 SPORTS Joe Nana Adarkwa, Black Maidens head coach The head coach of Ghana’s Black Maidens, Joe Nana Adarkwa, says his players fully understand the significance of Saturday’s decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal, as the team bids to return to the global tournament for the first time in eight years. […]

Els: MBN360 SPORTS Belgium’s attempt to overturn the decision that made United States striker Folarin Balogun available for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash has ended in failure after FIFA’s Appeals Committee dismissed the country’s appeal. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) had challenged the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s earlier ruling, which suspended for […]

Els: MBN360 SPORTS Two of the nations set to welcome the football world in 2030 will temporarily set aside their future partnership on Monday as Portugal and Spain clash in one of the standout fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The Iberian neighbours meet at the Dallas Stadium in Texas with […]