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Asamoah Gyan Leads Ghana at PUMA’s 2026 World Cup Kit Launch in New York
Ghana and Africa’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, joined global sportswear giant PUMA to unveil the Black Stars’ new kit ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The launch, held at Domino Square in New York City, placed Ghana firmly at the heart of a global showcase that featured 10 other nations across four continents.
PUMA, in a press release, described the event as “placing football, music, food, and culture at the center stage in a celebration of the game.”
“Rather than launching in a stadium setting or in a cinematic brand film, PUMA chose to reveal the kits in play, worn first by local community players from each nation on the streets of New York,” portion of the statement said.
Heading to the World Cup later this summer, the Black Stars among five African nations backed by PUMA. The others are Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Egypt.
PUMA, a long-standing partner of Ghana football since the mid-2000s, will kit close to a quarter of all teams heading to the World Cup, with Africa forming a significant part of that presence.
“At the heart of that presence is PUMA’s strong connection to Africa,” the company noted, highlighting the role of its five partner federations in “shaping the energy, identity, and future of the global game.”
The unveiling also reflected football’s global diversity, with European nations — Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Austria — joined by Paraguay and New Zealand.
In a break from tradition, the kits were unveiled through a street football concept, with community players wearing them first in a structured 4v4 tournament.
“We wanted to connect with the fan communities by showing up in the places and moments that matter to them. This event was built on that belief, offering local football players the chance to experience these fresh new kits in action before anyone else: on their own city pitch” , said Nadia Kokni, PUMA Vice President Global Brand Marketing.
Football legends Ricardo Quaresma, Asamoah Gyan, and El Hadji Diouf were present, symbolising a connection between past and present.
The event blended sport and culture, with a live performance from Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif adding to the atmosphere, alongside DJs and cultural showcases from participating nations.
With up to 11 nations set to wear PUMA kits at the World Cup, the brand is positioning itself strongly on the global stage.
“The culture of Football is what drives us, and this collection reflects that commitment. Equipping nations across four continents, with close to a quarter of all nations heading into this summer’s biggest competition wearing PUMA, we’re showing up at football’s biggest moment, reinforcing PUMA’s position as one of the leading brands in international football.
“Combining cutting-edge performance innovation with cultural identity, this collection unites technical excellence and the spirit that brings nations together on the world’s biggest stage”, said Dominique Gathier, PUMA Vice President Teamsport.
The 2026 kit collection will be available from March 24, featuring ULTRAWEAVE technology and dryCELL fabric, with replica jerseys produced through RE:FIBRE as part of PUMA’s sustainability drive.
Ghana sends para powerlifting team to Commonwealth Games training camp in South Africa
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) has announced the departure of Para Powerlifting athlete Tahiru Haruna and coach Prince Nyarko to represent Ghana at the 2026 Commonwealth Games GAP Training Camp in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The team departed from Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday and is expected to return on 29th March 2026 after completing an intensive training and competition programme designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
This prestigious camp, organized under Commonwealth Sport in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, brings together elite para athletes, coaches, and officials from across Africa.
It forms a key part of preparations toward the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Tahiru Haruna, who has already qualified to represent Ghana at the Games, will benefit from high-performance training sessions scheduled from 20th to 26th March 2026, followed by a competitive phase from 27th to 28th March 2026.
These sessions will enhance his technical readiness, strength conditioning, and competitive exposure ahead of the global event.
The successful participation of Team Ghana in this camp has been made possible through the strong collaboration between NPC Ghana and the Ghana Olympic Committee.
As a member of the Commonwealth Games Federation, the Ghana Olympic Committee played a vital role in securing Ghana’s slot for para athletes at this important preparatory camp.
Participants will be hosted in Stellenbosch, where training, accommodation, and welfare support -including medical and safeguarding services – have been arranged to ensure optimal athlete performance and well-being.
NPC Ghana extends its heartfelt appreciation to all partners and stakeholders whose contributions have made this opportunity possible.
Business
‘They Were Not Set Up to Help Africa’ – Seth Terkper Questions Global Finance System
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has questioned the foundational purpose of global financial institutions, arguing that Africa’s vulnerability to external shocks reflects deeper structural imbalances in the international system.
Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Joy News on Thursday, Mr Terkper responded to concerns about Ghana’s continued exposure to global shocks, including tensions in the Middle East, despite years of structural reforms.
The host pointed to lingering fears about how such global disruptions could impact the Ghanaian economy and asked why past reforms have not built enough resilience.
In response, Mr Terkper turned attention to the role of multilateral institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
“Let’s put it this way, the institutions that we mentioned – the World Bank and IMF – that helped during the crisis, you talk about it, that’s why I’m using them as examples. They were not set up to help Africa,” he said.
The host challenged the assertion, describing it as debatable.
But Mr Terkper insisted his argument was rooted in history, pointing to the context in which the institutions were created.
“I am saying that at the time they were set up, the Bretton Woods Conference, a substantive flow went to the countries that were engaged in a war, Germany and the rest, which were devastated. Those are the first financing, but today they don’t go to those institutions to stabilise.”
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