Exactly 16 years after that famous World Cup opening clash between South Africa and Mexico at the FNB Stadium, both countries once again opened the biggest Mundial ever with a pulsating display at a packed Azteca Stadium.

Mexico made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament.The hosts started brightly and almost broke the deadlock in the 5th minute from a corner kick. Raul Jimenez met a first-time effort towards the bottom corner, but South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produced a brilliant diving save to keep the scores level.Mexicoâ??s pressure eventually paid off in the 9th minute when Julian Quinones

Kasapreko PLC has successfully concluded its Initial Public Offer (IPO), raising GH¢700 million after the offer attracted subscriptions worth approximately GH¢1.73 billion, making it 146 percent oversubscribed. The beverage manufacturer issued 583.3 million new ordinary shares at GH¢1.20 per share under the offer, which was managed by Absa Bank Ghana, Consolidated Bank Ghana and Databank […] The post Kasapreko

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in spectacular fashion on Thursday, June 11, as Mexico City's Estadio Azteca played host to a vibrant ceremony before the tournament's first match between Mexico and South Africa.Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrofusion artist Burna Boy headlined the event, performing their official tournament anthem "Dai Dai" in front of more than 80,000 fans inside the historic venue.They were joined by a diverse lineup of international

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Al Qadsiah forward Julián Quiñones etched his name into football history on Thursday, scoring the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Mexico against South Africa, fueled by the same elite form he developed alongside his club teammate Christopher Bonsu Baah.The 9th-minute strike at the Estadio Azteca validated a devastating partnership forged in the Saudi Pro League, where Bonsu Baahâ??s elite playmaking consistently unlocked defenses for the lethal Mexican marksman.Quiñones

This is contained in a press release dated June 11, issued by the Public Affairs Division of the Ghana Highway Authority.

A record-breaking year for Ghana’s non-traditional export sector has placed exporters firmly at the center of the country’s economic transformation agenda. With export earnings crossing the US$5 billion mark for the first time in history, industry players have been urged to not only celebrate the milestone, but to also sustain the compliance, innovation and discipline […] The post Exporters

Hearts of Oak have made contact with the camp of London-based football figure Chris Baffour, setting up a potential transfer battle with arch-rivals Asante Kotoko for his signature.According to reliable sources, initial contact has already been made with Baffour, who is currently based in London but is also linked with football activities in Wales. Hearts of Oak have now entered the race after establishing communication, while Kotoko's interest had been known earlier in the

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The Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations has announced that official ticket allocations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have not yet been received.The statement, issued from New York by Nuong Faalong, Head of Information and Public Affairs, follows a surge of inquiries from Ghanaians and diaspora members across the United States.The spike in public interest was triggered by recent comments from President John Dramani Mahama regarding World Cup tournament tickets during his

They noted that rain constantly turned the area muddy, a problem expected to worsen with the onset of the rainy season.

Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush insists his outfit will compete for the 2026 World Cup tournament to be hosted across United States, Canada and Mexico.The expanded global showpiece will kick-off on Thursday night, with 48 nations set to battle it out for the covetous title.Speaking to Manchester City magazine, Marmoush stressed that playing at the World Cup represents a lifelong dream, but made it clear that the ambition within the squad goes far beyond just reaching the group stage.He

Morocco international Noussair Mazraoui is in a race against time to regain full fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener against Brazil.The expanded global showpiece will kick-off on Thursday night, with 48 nations set to battle it out for the covetous title.Mazraoui, who plies his trade for Manchester United picked up the injury during a friendly against Norway and has since been working intensively to recover in time for the tournament.While initial assessments suggest the

The traders also expressed concern over the recent dismissal of about 150 workers by the company as part of efforts to reduce operational costs while construction remains suspended.

According to some of the affected students, heavy rainfall that persisted for several hours before the examination delayed their movement from the dormitories to the examination venue.

Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced that he has filed a motion seeking permission from the court to withdraw his legal representation in the Samreboi case.

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The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the establishment of a bipartisan committee to investigate the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours following allegations that have raised concerns about the credibility and integrity of the awards scheme.

Marcel Desailly expects Zinedine Zidane to reshape the French national team if he succeeds Didier Deschamps after the World Cup.Speculation surrounding Zidaneâ??s future has intensified in recent months, with the former Real Madrid manager widely regarded as the leading candidate to take charge of Les Bleus when Deschamps eventually departs.Desailly believes Zidaneâ??s arrival would signal more than a simple continuation of the current era.Instead, the former France captain