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Ghana Premier League is one of the least attractive in Africa – Vincent Ekow Assafuah

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the Ghana Premier League (GPL), describing it as one of the least...

Trust the process – Kwesi Appiah appeals to Kotoko fans

A member of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Kwesi Appiah, has urged supporters to remain patient and united as the Porcupine Warriors chase...

2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Key matches set to thrill fans

The 15th round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League gets underway this weekend, with matches scheduled from Saturday, December 20, through Wednesday, December 24. The...

I don’t just want to be a squad player – Thomas-Asante

Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning trophies with the Black Stars while making a meaningful impact on the team. The...

Sudan aiming to win 2025 AFCON – Kwesi Appiah

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has set his sights on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Falcons of Jediane prepare...

Kwesi Appiah backs Black Stars to shine at 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana head coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed optimism about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, backing the team to...

Ex-Black Stars Midfielder says injuries prevented Stephen Appiah from winning trophies

Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng has attributed Ghana’s failure to secure major silverware during Stephen Appiah’s tenure as captain to the recurring injuries...

Parliament passes Ghana Sports Fund Bill

Parliament has officially passed the long-awaited Ghana Sports Fund Bill, ushering in a new era of structured financing for sports development in the country. This...

Can Salah finally lift Afcon trophy as Morocco eye home glory?

After an intense debate on player availability and the timing of the tournament, the focus has begun to shift to the pitch as another...

Most women players earn less than £15,000 – Fifpro

Most women footballers are earning an "insufficient income" to have a secure career, says player union Fifpro. It surveyed 407 national team players from 41...

Man City links ‘100% speculation’, says Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says reports describing him as a potential successor to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola are "100% speculation". The 45-year-old is the former assistant to...

Derek Boateng rejects World Cup call-up for Nketiah, Hudson-Odoi

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has dismissed suggestions that Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi should be included in the Black Stars squad for the...

England is scared of facing Ghana at 2026 World Cup – Derek Boateng

Ghanaian former midfielder Derek Boateng has claimed that England are wary of facing the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, drawn in...

Foh-Amoaning urges Black Stars to consider Nketiah, Hudson-Odoi for 2026 World Cup

Moses Foh-Amoaning, a member of the 2014 Dzamefe Commission of Inquiry, has urged the Black Stars technical team to consider Eddie Nketiah and Callum...

GFA not ruling out Francis Abu’s 2026 World Cup chances

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says a decision on Francis Abu’s availability for the 2026 FIFA World...

Black Queens head coach Björkegren pleased with team’s 2025 progress

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady progress in 2025, highlighting improved cohesion and growing depth within...

Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon

Mohamed Salah's relationship with Liverpool might be on the rocks, yet there can be no doubting his success at Anfield. The Egyptian King has accumulated...

Fifa to increase World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026

Fifa has announced a 50% increase in the prize money it will award to participating teams at next year's World Cup in the United...

Argentina and Spain to face off in 2026 ‘Finalissima’ in Qatar

European Championship winners Spain will face Copa America champions Argentina in the 'Finalissima' game in Qatar in March next year, European soccer body UEFA...

Newcastle to face Man City in EFL Cup semi-finals

Holders Newcastle United will face eight-time winners Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea will either meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace in...

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida has died at the age of 33 after being shot in Guayaquil. Local media reported that Pineida was shot on Wednesday...

Derek Agyakwa: The Dutch defender lightening up Georgia’s Erovnuli Liga

Amid the vibrant footballing scene of Georgia’s Erovnuli Liga, one player’s rise has captured the attention of fans and pundits alike — Dutch-born defender...

Ghana gets $10.5m for qualifying for 2026 World Cup

Ghana stands to earn at least $10.5 million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA approved a record $727 million prize-money...

England, Croatia, and Panama are beatable – George Afriyie confident about Black Stars

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can overcome all their opponents in Group L...

Asante Kotoko charged over fans’ attempt to attack match officials

The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially charged Asante Kotoko following incidents during their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League clash with...

EFL Cup: Cherki beauty helps send Man City into semi-finals with Brentford triumph

Manchester City are in the hat for the final four of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2020/21, thanks to Rayan Cherki's first-half stunner...

Holders Newcastle beat Fulham with stoppage-time winner

Defending champions Newcastle United left it late, but they did enough to overpower Fulham and reach the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. Yoane Wissa and...

PSG beat Flamengo on penalties to win FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a shootout to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in...

South Africa is a contender for 2025 AFCON title – Kasim Mingle

Black Galaxies head coach Kasim Mingle believes South Africa will be among the favourites to challenge for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title...

I’m satisfied with our performance – Kasim Mingle after Black Galaxies’ loss to South Africa

Black Galaxies head coach Kasim Mingle has praised his team’s performance despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa in an international friendly. Ghana conceded...

We’re on the right path – Black Galaxies coach Kasim Mingle reflects after South Africa defeat

Black Galaxies head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle has insisted his side is on the right path despite suffering a narrow defeat to South Africa...

Man Utd rivalling Man City and Tottenham in race to sign Antoine Semenyo

Manchester United and Manchester City are firmly in the race to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. Semenyo, who scored at Old Trafford in Monday night's...

5 most memorable moments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21. The best sports betting site 1xBet looks back at the...

Nigeria files World Cup complaint to FIFA over Congo DR

Nigeria are hoping to revive their hopes of appearing at the 2026 World Cup with complaint to FIFA over the use of up to nine...

Albert Adomah hopes 700th match is step on path to promotion

Albert Adomah says he is hoping his 700th EFL appearance is a milestone on the path to promotion with Walsall. The much-travelled former Ghana international...

‘Felt like humiliation’ – Egypt reacts to Salah’s Liverpool row

What hits you most in Cairo, after the noise, is the sheer number of people. Egypt has a population of about 120 million. Its capital...

Maresca ‘happy’ at Chelsea & ‘in love’ with squad

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he is "happy" at the club and "falling more in love with the players", days after saying he experienced...

This Festive Season, SuperSport Unlocks Football for ALL – AFCON Fever Starts NOW!

Get ready, Africa! The ultimate football festival is nearly here, SuperSport, available on DStv and GOtv, is giving the gift of football this holiday...

Eddie Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi will strengthen attack – Vanderpuye on 2026 WC squad

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has called for the inclusion of Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in Ghana’s final squad for the...

Black Galaxies fall 1-0 to South Africa in friendly

Ghana’s Black Galaxies suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa in an international friendly on Tuesday. The match served as preparation for both sides,...