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The 57th Rencontres de la photographie in Arles, France, opened on the hottest day of the year, featuring over 40 exhibitions heavily focused on memory and its unreliability. The festival, founded in 1970 by Lucien Clergue, spreads across various venues including the medieval cloister of St. Trophime. Notable exhibitions include Lara Tabet's 'hydrofeminist' works, where she uses water samples from the Mediterranean Sea to create bacterial decomposition photographs, highlighting ecological and political issues. Another exhibition, 'Ghana! Dreaming of Independence,' showcases historical photographs from 1957, Ghana's independence year, alongside contemporary works by Ghanaian artists like Carlos Idun-Tawiah. The festival runs until October 4, 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 11:41 AM UTC

French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg is actively pursuing Ghanaian international Caleb Yirenkyi, a 20-year-old versatile defender from Danish club Nordsjaelland. Yirenkyi, who played four matches for Ghana at the World Cup, is expected to leave this summer despite a contract running until June 2030. He can play as a right-back, an area Strasbourg seeks to strengthen. Last season, he started 34 times and helped his team finish 3rd in the Danish Championship. Nordsjaelland has already rejected significant offers from Porto and Coventry and is demanding at least €25 million excluding bonuses. Competition for the player is intense, and a favorable outcome for Strasbourg may involve Chelsea, as both clubs share the same owner, BlueCo.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 06:32 AM UTC

Athletic Club's captain Iñaki Williams has returned to training at Lezama after completing his three-week vacation following his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Ghana. He trained indoors on Monday and is expected to rejoin the group soon, potentially appearing in one of the week's friendlies. Athletic Club faces a busy week with a double commitment: a match against Racing de Santander in Laredo on Wednesday and a game against Burgos at El Plantío on Saturday. The match against Racing will be the first test against a team from the same category for coach Edin Terzic. Meanwhile, Mikel Vesga continues seeking a transfer, Álvaro Djaló missed training due to discomfort, Dani Vivian is recovering from injury, and Andoni Gorosabel withdrew early from the session.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:52 PM UTC

Athletic Club resumed training on Monday after a draw against Eibar, with captain Iñaki Williams returning to Lezama following his three-week vacation after participating in the 2026 World Cup with Ghana. Williams trained indoors and is expected to rejoin the group soon, potentially appearing in one of the week's friendlies. The team faces a double commitment this week: a match against Racing de Santander in Laredo on Wednesday, followed by a game against Burgos at El Plantío on Saturday. The match against Racing will be the first against a same-category opponent, serving as a key test for coach Edin Terzic. Several players were absent from training: Mikel Vesga continues seeking a transfer, Álvaro Djaló has discomfort and missed the Eibar match, Dani Vivian is recovering from injury, and Andoni Gorosabel withdrew early from the session.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:52 PM UTC

Athletic Club's captain Iñaki Williams has returned to training at Lezama after a three-week vacation following his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Ghana. The red-and-white squad resumed training on Monday after a draw against Eibar, preparing for a week with two friendlies: first against Racing de Santander in Laredo on Wednesday, then against Burgos at El Plantío on Saturday. The match against Racing Santander will be the first against a same-category team, serving as a key test for coach Edin Terzic. Williams trained indoors and is expected to rejoin the group soon, potentially appearing in one of the week's friendlies. Meanwhile, Mikel Vesga continues seeking a transfer, Álvaro Djaló missed training due to discomfort, Dani Vivian is recovering from injury, and Andoni Gorosabel withdrew early from the session.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:52 PM UTC

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Mohammed Kudus, the £55 million signing from 2025, is very close to joining the first-team squad. De Zerbi stated that Kudus will be available to begin training with the team once they return to London from their pre-season tour. The Ghanaian international is expected to provide a significant boost to Tottenham's attacking options, offering versatility across the front line. De Zerbi praised Kudus as an important player, and his integration into the squad is anticipated to enhance the team's tactical flexibility ahead of the new campaign.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:15 PM UTC

Algerian international goalkeeper Chloé N'Gazi expresses excitement ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on July 26 in Rabat, Morocco, with Algeria facing Senegal. The tournament, originally scheduled for March, was postponed to July 26 - August 16. N'Gazi, a former Olympique de Marseille player, discusses her strong identification with the Algerian team and her hope that the competition will boost visibility for African women's football, helping players get scouted by major clubs. Algeria, eliminated in the quarterfinals of the previous edition on penalties to Ghana, aims to advance further and qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. N'Gazi emphasizes that all international competitions hold equal value regardless of location.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 10:50 AM UTC

1. FC Köln faces a worrying start to their first training camp under coach Wagner in Kitzbühel, Austria. According to BILD, Ghanaian World Cup participant Gideon Mensah (28) is staying home due to the flu, disrupting plans for him to join after special leave. Additionally, new signing Reigan Heskey (18) has been unable to train for days because his work permit is still missing, and another new signing, Luka Lochoshvili (28), twisted his ankle during a test match victory over Bergisch Gladbach (8-0) and is now shaky. On a positive note, Linton Maina (27) has recovered from the flu and is traveling to Austria, and 18-year-old Martin James has been signed as the third goalkeeper on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 08:46 AM UTC

Following the conclusion of the World Cup, a data website compiled a leaderboard of the highest number of passes completed by a single player in a single match during the tournament. The list is topped by Paredes, who made 153 passes in a match against Jordan. Second place is El Nave with 135 passes against the Netherlands, followed by Van Hecke and Gabriel, each with 130 passes against Tunisia and Japan respectively. Other notable entries include Bensebaini and Kimmich with 128 passes each, Guehi with 126, Mechele with 122, and Vitinha and Cubarsi with 121 passes each. The data was sourced from X and published by Hupu Football News.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:31 PM UTC

Over 160,000 African immigrants have fled South Africa following xenophobic campaigns and violence, with Zimbabwe receiving 108,360 returnees, Malawi 46,890, and Mozambique an estimated 20,000. The exodus has caused severe labor shortages across sectors, from sugarcane harvesting in KwaZulu-Natal to small-scale trade in Soweto townships. Radical xenophobic groups had set a June 30 deadline for 'illegal' immigrants to leave, resulting in at least four deaths. The promise that mass departure would create jobs for locals has failed, as skilled workers in construction, agriculture, and services are irreplaceable. The Beitbridge border crossing processes up to 2,400 returnees daily, with aid organizations providing food, shelter, and medical care. Over 15,000 returnees have registered as job seekers in Zimbabwe.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 06:15 PM UTC

Following months of xenophobic campaigns and violence in South Africa, over 160,000 African immigrants have fled the country, with Zimbabwe taking in 108,360 returnees, Malawi 46,890, and Mozambique an estimated 20,000. The exodus has caused severe labor shortages across sectors, from small-scale township trade to large-scale agriculture. In KwaZulu-Natal, sugarcane harvests are at risk of rotting due to a lack of workers. The departure of skilled immigrants—including vegetable vendors, hairdressers, gardeners, and construction workers—has contradicted the promise that their removal would create jobs for locals in a country with 32% unemployment. Xenophobic groups had set a June 30 deadline for 'illegal' immigrants to leave voluntarily, and at least four people have died in related violence. The Beitbridge border crossing now processes up to 2,400 returnees daily, with aid organizations providing food, shelter, and medical care.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 06:15 PM UTC

On July 22, the statistics website Squawka released a ranking of players with the most successful tackles in the 2026 World Cup. England's Elliott Anderson and Spain's Rodri are tied for first place with 18 successful tackles each. Paraguay's Andrés Cubas follows in third with 16 tackles. The top ten also includes Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria), Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay), Marvin Senaya (Ghana), Aurélien Tchouaméni (France), Matías Galarza (Paraguay), Dayot Upamecano (France), and Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina), each with 12 or 13 tackles. The data was sourced from X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Soccer.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 11:47 AM UTC

Energy data provider TGS has signed an agreement with Ghana's Petroleum Commission to deliver a new offshore 2D-cubed seismic project in the Keta Basin off the Ghanaian coast. The project aims to create a unified subsurface dataset for one of Africa's significant under-explored regions. The first phase will incorporate 5,500km² of existing 3D seismic data and over 14,700km of 2D surveys to produce a 25,300km² 2D-cubed seismic model spanning the shelf and deepwater portions of the basin. TGS' 2D-cubed process combines older datasets using advanced interpolation to create a seamless 3D dataset for explorers. Final products are expected in Q1 2027. TGS executive David Hajosky highlighted the basin's untapped potential and the project's role in supporting exploration activity across West Africa's Transform Margin.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 10:43 AM UTC

On July 22, the sports statistics website Squawka released a ranking of the most tackles in a single match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The group stage match between Jordan and Algeria recorded the highest number with 55 tackles, placing first. Brazil vs Morocco and DR Congo vs Uzbekistan tied for second with 49 tackles each. The list includes several group stage matches and one Round of 32 game (Germany vs Paraguay), all featuring 45 or more tackles. The data was sourced from X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Soccer, a Chinese sports media outlet. The ranking highlights the physical intensity and defensive effort in various World Cup matches.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 09:43 AM UTC

The famous statistics website Squawka has released a ranking of yellow cards issued in single matches of the 2026 World Cup. The list is topped by the Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco, which saw 8 yellow cards. Following closely are two group stage matches: USA vs Australia and Egypt vs Iran, each with 7 cards. Other notable matches include USA vs Paraguay, Ecuador vs Curacao, and Mexico vs England (Round of 16), each with 6 cards. The ranking also includes matches with 5 cards, such as Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, DR Congo vs Uzbekistan, Brazil vs Japan (Round of 32), and Colombia vs Ghana (Round of 32). The data was shared via X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Soccer on July 22.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:49 AM UTC

The Guardian rounds up the stranger photographs from the 2026 World Cup tournament. Highlights include 'Merlin' the duck, who became a viral mascot in Mexico, met President Claudia Sheinbaum, was banned from a match, and featured on a commemorative lottery ticket. Other images show an Ecuador player mimicking Edvard Munch's 'The Scream', container cranes in Seattle welcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar, a sheep among fans celebrating Mexico's victory over Czechia, a Thai fan with a Kylian Mbappé haircut, an England fan in a baked bean and fried egg head covering, a Mexico fan in a toy Cybertruck with his dog, DJ Steve Aoki caking a presenter at half-time of the Norway v England quarter-final, and a panda at Taipei City Zoo enjoying a World Cup-themed ice cake. The gallery captures the lighter, more unusual moments of the global sporting event.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 07:00 AM UTC

The World Cup has concluded, and data website Squawka has compiled a list of the matches with the most fouls per game during the tournament. The final between Spain and Argentina leads the list with 46 fouls. Other high-foul matches include Haiti vs Scotland (44 fouls) in the group stage, Switzerland vs Colombia (43 fouls) in the Round of 16, and England vs Ghana (38 fouls) also in the group stage. The list features ten matches in total, spanning group stages to the final, highlighting the physical intensity of the competition. The data was sourced from X and reported by Hupu Football News.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 06:00 AM UTC

Ipswich Town Football Club has announced the signing of 22-year-old Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City for a total transfer fee of €26.5 million. Fatawu has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031. The attacker, who has 32 caps and three goals for Ghana, represented his country in all four matches of the 2026 World Cup. He previously played for Sporting CP in Portugal, featuring in the UEFA Champions League, and helped Leicester City gain promotion to the Premier League. In the 2025/26 season, he made 44 appearances for Leicester, scoring nine goals. Ipswich head coach Gary O'Neil praised Fatawu's physical and technical abilities, particularly his one-on-one dribbling. Fatawu will join his new teammates at a training camp in La Manga, Spain, this week.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 10:43 PM UTC

Ipswich Town have completed the £20m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. The 22-year-old, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup, has signed a five-year contract. Fatawu scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023. He joins Gary O'Neil's side as Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League. Ipswich are also willing to let winger Jaden Philogene leave, with interest from Bologna, Roma and Benfica. Fatawu is Ipswich's fifth summer signing, following the club-record £26m acquisition of striker Emersonn from Toulouse, plus permanent deals for Cedric Kipre, Chuba Akpom, and goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen. Ipswich finished second in the Championship last season and host Sunderland in their top-flight opener on 22 August.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 03:53 PM UTC

The delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is set to begin on July 26 in Morocco, hosted for the third consecutive time. Originally scheduled for March-April, the tournament was postponed by CAF just 12 days before its start due to unforeseen circumstances. The expanded 16-team tournament features 34 matches across five stadiums in Rabat and Casablanca, culminating in the final on August 16. This edition doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, with all four semi-finalists securing automatic spots. Defending champions Nigeria, record 10-time winners, are in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi. Hosts Morocco face Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya in Group A. South Africa, the 2022 champions, lead Group B, while Ghana heads Group D. The article provides full group details, kick-off times, and venue information.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 10:30 AM UTC

The International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism (AILCT) in Ivory Coast trains security forces from across West Africa to counter the growing terrorist threat in the Sahel region. The article describes realistic training exercises, including hostage scenarios and bomb disposal, and highlights evolving extremist tactics such as booby-trapping buildings and the rise of 'narco-terrorism' linking drug trafficking to terrorist financing. More than half of global terror deaths now occur in the Sahel. Recent attacks in Mali and Niger killed dozens of soldiers. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that the crisis is spreading to coastal states. The academy, founded after a 2016 attack, is described as one of the West's last prestige projects in the region.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 09:24 AM UTC

Following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams posted a heartfelt message on social media congratulating his younger brother Nico, who won the tournament with La Roja. Iñaki, who represents Ghana after one cap for Spain, wrote that Nico made 'millions of immigrants like our parents feel proud' and showed that hard work makes anything possible. The Williams brothers, born in Spain to Ghanaian parents, have taken different national team paths: Iñaki (32) chose Ghana in 2022, while Nico (24) has played for Spain since 2022, also winning Euro 2024. Iñaki's message emphasized the broader significance of Nico's achievement for immigrant families and Spanish society.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 05:51 PM UTC

In the World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the championship, with Nico Williams providing the decisive assist. His older brother, Ghana international Iñaki Williams, posted a heartfelt message on social media congratulating him. Iñaki emphasized that beyond the trophy, Nico made millions of immigrants proud, giving hope to children of immigrants that they can achieve greatness. He noted that Nico's success resonated with Spaniards and told a story of leaving one's homeland for a better future. Iñaki concluded that Nico proved hard work makes anything possible and made their family name shine forever.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 02:47 PM UTC

Perenti subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS), operating through the AMAX joint venture with local partner MaxMass, has agreed to sell its mining fleet to AngloGold Ashanti as part of a transition plan at the Iduapriem Gold Mine in Ghana. AMS has provided surface mining services at the open-pit mine since 2018. Under the new agreement, AMAX will continue operations for approximately six months from July 17, 2026, until the contract concludes. Upon handover, a significant portion of AMS-owned equipment will be transferred to AngloGold Ashanti. The fleet sale is expected to generate proceeds between A$30 million and A$40 million, based on an agreed valuation method. The overall contract is valued at around A$95 million. Perenti executives highlighted the deal as a strategic step in portfolio evolution and capital recycling.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 01:39 PM UTC

The Athletic has ranked all 104 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from worst to best. The article highlights the worst-ranked matches, including the final between Spain and Argentina (ranked 102nd), which is described as one of the worst finals in recent memory due to Argentina's defensive and foul-heavy approach. Other low-ranked games include Haiti vs Scotland (104th), Czech Republic vs South Africa (103rd), Mexico vs South Africa (101st), England vs Ghana (100th), Paraguay vs Australia (99th), and Uruguay vs Spain (98th). The rankings are based on entertainment value, quality of play, and competitiveness. The article also notes that Spain won the tournament with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 12:15 PM UTC

Sporting CP is conducting a double test match in Lagos as part of their pre-season preparations. New signing Zalazar is set to make his debut for the club, while defender Fresneda returns to action after a long absence due to pubalgia. Meanwhile, striker Luis Suárez is returning to Lisbon after his post-World Cup holidays and will report to the Alcochete training facility. In transfer news, Ghanaian winger Fatawu, who previously played for Sporting, is leaving Leicester City and is set to join Ipswich Town for a fee of approximately €23.5 million, with Sporting set to receive a portion of the transfer fee.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 02:03 AM UTC

Sporting CP is poised to benefit financially from the transfer of 22-year-old Ghanaian winger Fatawu, who is leaving Leicester City to join Ipswich Town for a fee of approximately €23.5 million. Fatawu previously played for Sporting's Lions. The article also covers other Sporting-related news: Racing Power has secured 20-year-old Ana Tomaz on loan from Sporting to reinforce their attack; Sporting is looking to Luís Guilherme for a breakthrough season on the left wing after positive pre-season signs; and new signing Issa Doumbia has set ambitious goals, aiming to reach a level similar to Paul Pogba and has been tested in multiple positions. The publication date is July 19, 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 05:00 PM UTC

An analysis from Die Welt reveals that the 2026 World Cup saw a remarkable convergence of tactical formations among successful teams. Seven of the eight quarterfinalists relied on a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Argentina as the sole exception using a 4-1-3-2. The article argues that globalization has reduced tactical diversity, with even African and South American teams resembling European club sides. In defense, teams formed compact 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 blocks, while in possession, a midfield setup featuring a number six, eight, and ten was standard. The key differentiator was the evolving role of full-backs, who increasingly supported central build-up play. England's tactical adjustment against Ghana—instructing full-backs to attack the flanks—exemplified how small details decided matches when formations mirrored each other. Ultimately, the article concludes that individual star quality and tactical subtleties, rather than formation novelty, determined success.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 07:09 AM UTC

The article reports that despite a lower public profile, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified enforcement under new Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin. Arrests have surged to 2,000 per day, with over 63,000 people in ICE custody in horrific conditions. Immigration judges are issuing more than 10,000 deportation orders monthly, asylum grants have sharply declined, and mass deportation hearings involving up to 100 cases are being held with little notice. Deportation flights reached a record high in May, including to countries like Ghana and Cameroon. DHS has also ordered employers to fire thousands of legal immigrant workers likely to lose Temporary Protected Status. Recent fatal shootings by ICE agents in Houston, Maine, and Florida have revived some scrutiny, but public outcry remains muted compared to earlier protests. The article argues this quiet approach is deliberate, aiming to avoid mass protests while carrying out mass deportations.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 04:00 AM UTC

The article reports that under new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, ICE has adopted subtler tactics to avoid public outrage while significantly increasing enforcement. Arrests have surged to 2,000 per day, with over 63,000 people in custody. Deportation flights reached a record high in May, with 288 flights to 38 countries. ICE has targeted unaccompanied minors, and judges are signing over 10,000 deportation orders monthly. Asylum grants have been sharply reduced, and resistant judges fired. Mass deportation hearings involving up to 100 cases are held with little notice. DHS has also ordered employers to fire thousands of legal immigrant workers facing loss of Temporary Protected Status. Recent fatal shootings by ICE agents in Houston, Maine, and Florida have revived some scrutiny, but public outcry remains muted compared to earlier protests. The article warns that thousands have been quietly disappeared from communities, and the administration relies on public complacency.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 04:00 AM UTC