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Ghana and the United States have agreed on special measures to speed up visa applications for people travelling to the World Cup after Ghana raised concerns over delays in securing visa appointments.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed this in a Facebook post on January 14, 2026, after a bilateral meeting between officials of both countries in Accra.

According to Mr Ablakwa, the agreement was reached during talks held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 13, 2026, which he hosted as part of a wider review of Ghana–United States relations.

He said Ghana was told special arrangements had been put in place to speed up visa applications linked to World Cup travel.

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Ghana’s injury nightmare: Otto Addo eyes fitness boost for Salisu, others

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Xabi Alonso has left his position as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge, with his former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa taking over.

The La Liga side said former Bayer Leverkusen manager Alonso, 44, had left by “mutual consent” and minutes later announced Arbeloa’s appointment.

The former Spain and Real full-back has been promoted from coaching Real’s B team.

Real were beaten by rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday and trail Barca by four points in La Liga.

Sources have told BBC Sport that Alonso argued with striker Kylian Mbappe about tactics before Sunday’s final. He also had a disagreement with president Florentino Perez on Monday before the decision to part ways was taken later in the day.

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Antoine Semenyo’s transfer from Bournemouth to Manchester City yesterday is a defining moment not only in his career but also in the broader narrative of Ghanaian football in the English Premier League.

At 26, the powerful winger has completed a five-and-a-half-year deal, reportedly worth £64 million, that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031, a clear endorsement of his rapid ascent and growing influence in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

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Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo is set for a significant financial boost after edging closer to a high-profile move from Bournemouth to Manchester City, with reports indicating that his wages will more than double once the deal is completed.

Manchester City are poised to secure the signature of the 26-year-old winger after agreeing to meet his £65 million release clause, which must be activated by January 10. The move is expected to be finalised before the weekend, with Semenyo scheduled to undergo a medical following Bournemouth’s Premier League fixture against Tottenham.

The Guardian reported on December 30 that Semenyo is in line to earn a basic salary of around £150,000 a week, excluding performance-related incentives, on a proposed five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. That figure represents a substantial increase on his current earnings at Bournemouth, reflecting City’s status as one of the Premier League’s highest paying clubs.

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Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher set to take charge for Wednesday’s Premier League game against Burnley. On Friday Amorim hinted that his relationship with club officials was strained – suggesting he would not be fully backed in the transfer market. And following the 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday, the Portuguese aimed another dig at senior United figures, stating he wanted to work as a manager “not the coach” and was ready to leave when his contract expired in 18 months’ time. Less than 24…

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England’s Lionesses ended their 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in an international friendly at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton on Tuesday, marking the first-ever encounter between the two sides.

Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall opened the scoring in the sixth minute with her first senior international goal, latching onto a loose ball and firing home to give the hosts an early lead. England dominated possession throughout, creating numerous chances and striking the woodwork four times, but were repeatedly denied by Ghana goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan, who delivered an outstanding performance.

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