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Published: May 19 2026
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‎Ghana national football team have been placed in Group C for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, where they will face regional rivals Ivory Coast national football team, alongside Gambia national football team and Somalia national football team.
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‎The draw sets up an exciting qualification campaign for Ghana as the four-time African champions aim to secure a return to the continent’s biggest football competition after failing to qualify for the previous edition in Morocco.
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‎The 2027 AFCON tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with the finals scheduled to run from June 10 to July 17, 2027.
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‎In total, 48 nations have been drawn into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from every group advancing to the 24-team tournament.
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‎Although the three host countries already have automatic qualification for the finals, they will still participate in the qualifying series, adding an extra layer of competition to the campaign.
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‎According to the Confederation of African Football, the qualifiers will be played across three international windows: September 21 to October 6, November 9 to 17, and March 22 to 30 next year. Each team is expected to play two matches during every window.
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Published: May 19 2026
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‎Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Cambridge Education at the ongoing Education World Forum in the United Kingdom.
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‎The agreement, made public through the Minister’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is aimed at supporting Ghana’s ongoing education reform agenda through strategic collaboration and technical assistance.
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‎According to the Minister, the partnership will provide a clear and practical framework for cooperation in key areas including system analysis, curriculum and assessment strengthening, teacher professional development, as well as the integration of crosscutting priorities such as climate education and artificial intelligence into Ghana’s education system.
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‎The MoU is expected to further deepen efforts to modernize education delivery in Ghana and equip learners with skills relevant to the future global economy.
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Published:18 May 2026
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‎On Friday, May 15, 2026, the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), together with members of the Black Stars Management Committee, paid a visit to the National Mosque at Kanda for a solemn Islamic prayer session in support of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
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‎The delegation was warmly received by the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, whose prayers, blessings, and continuous guidance remain a source of inspiration and encouragement to both the team and the nation.
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‎Speaking during the visit, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku expressed profound gratitude to the Chief Imam and the Muslim community for their unwavering spiritual support for Ghana football.
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‎“I extend my sincere appreciation to His Eminence and the Muslim community across Ghana for their continuous prayers, support, and commitment to the success of the Black Stars and Ghana football. Your steadfast spiritual backing motivates us as we work collectively to make our nation proud on the world stage at the FIFA World Cup,” he said.
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‎The prayer session formed part of efforts to rally national support and unity behind the Black Stars as preparations continue toward the global showpiece.
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