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        <pubDate>2026-06-23T22:20:25+00:00</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup: Stubborn Ghana Holds Mighty England to a Goalless Draw]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/2026-fifa-world-cupstubborn-ghana-holds-mighty-england-to-a-goalless-draw</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Ghana national football team produced a disciplined and resilient performance to hold football giants England national football team to a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter that showcased tactical maturity, defensive organisation, and unwavering determination.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Glory Delayed Isn’t Glory Denied: Benjamin Asare’s Inspiring Journey to the World Cup]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/glory-delayed-isnt-glory-denied-benjamin-asares-inspiring-journey-to-the-world-cup</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Football has a way of rewarding perseverance, and few stories capture that better than the remarkable rise of Benjamin Asare. At 33 years old, Asare finally stood between the posts for Ghana at the FIFA World Cup, completing a journey that many would have thought impossible just a few years ago.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/glory-delayed-isnt-glory-denied-benjamin-asares-inspiring-journey-to-the-world-cup</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tuchel Praises Ghana’s Counterattacking Threat Ahead of England Clash]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/tuchel-praises-ghanas-counterattacking-threat-ahead-of-england-clash</link>
                <description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel has highlighted Ghana’s dangerous counterattacking style, describing the Black Stars as a team capable of hurting opponents with their pace, physicality, and direct approach.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Messi Sets New FIFA World Cup Scoring Record with 17th Goal]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/messi-sets-new-fifa-world-cup-scoring-record-with-17th-goal</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Football icon Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into the history books after scoring his 17th FIFA World Cup goal, setting a new all-time record in the competition.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/messi-sets-new-fifa-world-cup-scoring-record-with-17th-goal</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[“We Have to Win” – Coach Carlos Queiroz Eyes Victory Over England]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/we-have-to-win-coach-carlos-queiroz-eyes-victory-over-england</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Coach Carlos Queiroz has made his intentions clear ahead of his side’s crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting that nothing short of victory will satisfy his team.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/we-have-to-win-coach-carlos-queiroz-eyes-victory-over-england</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Germany Strike Late to Break Ivorian Hearts in Dramatic 2-1 Victory]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/germany-strike-late-to-break-ivorian-hearts-in-dramatic-2-1-victory</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Germany secured their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday night. A stoppage-time winner from substitute Deniz Undav completed a remarkable turnaround and left the Elephants devastated after an impressive performance.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/germany-strike-late-to-break-ivorian-hearts-in-dramatic-2-1-victory</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Benjamin Asare Makes History as First Locally-Based Goalkeeper to Play for Ghana at the FIFA World Cup]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/benjamin-asare-makes-history-as-first-locally-based-goalkeeper-to-play-for-ghana-at-the-fifa-world-cup</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Ghanaian football witnessed a historic moment on Wednesday night as Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare became the first locally-based goalkeeper to feature in a FIFA World Cup match for the Black Stars. The 33-year-old achieved the milestone after coming on as a halftime substitute in Ghana’s opening Group L encounter against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/benjamin-asare-makes-history-as-first-locally-based-goalkeeper-to-play-for-ghana-at-the-fifa-world-cup</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup:Ghana Strike Late to Sink Panama and Launch World Cup Campaign in Style]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/2026-fifa-world-cupghana-strike-late-to-sink-panama-and-launch-world-cup-campaign-in-style</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Ghana began their FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after a dramatic 90+5-minute winner from Caleb Yirenkyi secured a hard-fought victory over Panama in a tense encounter.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/2026-fifa-world-cupghana-strike-late-to-sink-panama-and-launch-world-cup-campaign-in-style</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup:Kane Brace Inspires England to 4-2 Victory Over Croatia]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/2026-fifa-world-cupkane-brace-inspires-england-to-4-2-victory-over-croatia</link>
                <description><![CDATA[England kicked off their World Cup campaign in style with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, thanks to a brilliant brace from captain Harry Kane and goals from Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/2026-fifa-world-cupkane-brace-inspires-england-to-4-2-victory-over-croatia</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[FIFA 2026 World Cup Preview: Ghana vs Panama]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-2026-world-cup-preview-ghana-vs-panama</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Black Stars begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a crucial Group L clash against Panama in Toronto. With heavyweights England and Croatia also in the group, this is arguably the most important game for both sides if they are serious about reaching the knockout stage.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-2026-world-cup-preview-ghana-vs-panama</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Complete Signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in €60 Million Deal]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/real-madrid-complete-signing-of-marc-cucurella-from-chelsea-in-eur60-million-deal</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea FC in a deal worth €55 million plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/real-madrid-complete-signing-of-marc-cucurella-from-chelsea-in-eur60-million-deal</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Thomas Partey Set to Miss Ghana’s World Cup Opener After Canada Visa Refusal]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/thomas-partey-set-to-miss-ghanas-world-cup-opener-after-canada-visa-refusal</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Ghana has been dealt a significant blow ahead of its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfield talisman Thomas Partey set to miss the Black Stars' clash against Panama after his visa application to enter Canada was reportedly refused.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/thomas-partey-set-to-miss-ghanas-world-cup-opener-after-canada-visa-refusal</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Benjamin Asare Dropped as Queiroz Bets on Local Six for Mexico Clash]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/benjamin-asare-dropped-as-queiroz-bets-on-local-six-for-mexico-clash</link>
                <description><![CDATA[New head coach Carlos Queiroz has made an early statement of intent, handing call-ups to six locally based players ahead of Ghana’s high-profile international friendly against Mexico national team.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/benjamin-asare-dropped-as-queiroz-bets-on-local-six-for-mexico-clash</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[FIFA and the Board of Peace announce strategic partnership to drive recovery and peace through football]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-and-the-board-of-peace-announce-strategic-partnership-to-drive-recovery-and-peace-through-football</link>
                <description><![CDATA[• Comprehensive recovery programme for Gaza, Palestine, combining infrastructure, education and elite development
•  
• 50 FIFA Arena mini-pitches, full-size pitches, a FIFA Academy and a 20,000-seat national stadium planned
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• Initiative designed to generate jobs, strengthen social cohesion and support long-term economic revitalisation]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-and-the-board-of-peace-announce-strategic-partnership-to-drive-recovery-and-peace-through-football</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[FIFA Museum Welcomes Record 430,000 Visitors Worldwide in 2025]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-museum-welcomes-record-430000-visitors-worldwide-in-2025</link>
                <description><![CDATA[More guests than ever before: The FIFA Museum celebrated a landmark year in 2025, welcoming a total of 430,594 visitors around the world with exhibitions in Zurich, Miami, New York, Asunción and Rabat. The cultural institution also reached a record 9,556,588 engagements globally with its digital content.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/fifa-museum-welcomes-record-430000-visitors-worldwide-in-2025</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of AIPS Applauds Ayishatu Zakaria Ali — Celebrating One of Africa’s Most Influential Women in Sports Journalism]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/president-of-aips-applauds-ayishatu-zakaria-ali-celebrating-one-of-africas-most-influential-women-in-sports-journalism</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The President of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), Gianni Merlo, has showered glowing praise on Ghanaian sports journalist Ayishatu Zakaria Ali, recognizing her exceptional contribution to the growth and development of sports across the continent.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/president-of-aips-applauds-ayishatu-zakaria-ali-celebrating-one-of-africas-most-influential-women-in-sports-journalism</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ghana Launches Youth Explorer &amp; AgTractive Apps to Transform Youth Empowerment and Modern Agriculture]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/ghana-launches-youth-explorer-agtractive-apps-to-transform-youth-empowerment-and-modern-agriculture</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, in partnership with AGRA, has officially launched the Youth Xplore App and the AgTractive App to create new pathways for young people across Ghana.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/ghana-launches-youth-explorer-agtractive-apps-to-transform-youth-empowerment-and-modern-agriculture</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ghana's Young Table Tennis Talents Head to China for Elite Training Programme]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/ghanas-young-table-tennis-talents-head-to-china-for-elite-training-programme</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A three-member contingent of the Ghana Table Tennis Association are currently in China to participate in the 2025 ITTF sponsored High Performance programme for young talents.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/ghanas-young-table-tennis-talents-head-to-china-for-elite-training-programme</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bureau of the Council update on CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/bureau-of-the-council-update-on-caf-africa-cup-of-nations-2025</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Decision taken on the release of players following fruitful consultations in the spirit of solidarity

Mandatory release of players to start on 15 December 2025

Agreement in line with release of players for FIFA World Cup 2022™️]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/bureau-of-the-council-update-on-caf-africa-cup-of-nations-2025</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Football</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[GRA Ladies Extend Dominance as Exchequers, Einstein &amp; Golden Sticks Lift Knockout Titles]]></title>
                <link>https://africansportsnews.com/gra-ladies-extend-dominance-as-exchequers-einstein-golden-sticks-lift-knockout-titles</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The 2025 Greater Accra Hockey Knockout Tournament came to an end on Saturday, November 29, at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch, with GRA Ladies, Exchequers, Einstein, and Golden Sticks crowned champions across their respective divisions.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Obed Asafo <jayslow1994@gmail.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://africansportsnews.com/gra-ladies-extend-dominance-as-exchequers-einstein-golden-sticks-lift-knockout-titles</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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