The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.
Former Ghana international Stephen Frimpong Manso believes the Black Stars should find it easy to beat Somalia in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite the recent resurgence of African countries in the sport, Frimpong Manso is optimistic Ghana’s quality will be good enough to get them over the line against Somalia.
Ghanaian swimmer Jada Yankey has set a new personal best in the women’s 100m freestyle at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with a time of 1:02.15. With several races still to come, both swimmers will be looking to make the most of their remaining opportunities as Ghana continues its campaign at the Youth Olympic Games.
Ghana has struggled in recent years to find stadia fit to host high-profile matches, with only the Accra Sports Stadium currently approved by CAF. It is unclear which venue will host Ghana’s next AFCON qualifier against Somalia in mid-November, with the Accra and Essipong stadia being considered as possible venues.
Spanish football club CD Tenerife have confirmed the death of their striker, Jesús de Miguel, aged 30, following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division match. In a statement expressing its grief, the club said: “Broken with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.”
Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have received multiple nominations for the upcoming CAF Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the team’s impressive resurgence and outstanding performances over the past year. The Black Queens’ remarkable journey under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has earned both individual and team accolades, showcasing Ghana’s resurgence in women’s football on the continent.
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel suffers cardiac arrest after a keeper's challenge in Spanish second division match.
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra’s goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match. Andorra also sent their “most sincere condolences” to De Miguel’s family, team-mates and Tenerife.
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match. “Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” a club statement said.
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match. “Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” a club statement said.
Forward had cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital He was struck in the chest when challenging for ball The Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision with the Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in their second division match. “From CD Tenerife, we announce the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00am, of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” the club said in a statement.
ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies after suffering an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.
West Ham intent on instant return to Premier League Nuno took over from Graham Potter in September 2025 West Ham have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo after a disappointing run of form. The club kept faith with the head coach after last season’s relegation from the Premier League but patience has snapped with the side eighth in the Championship after last Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
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