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Lawyer backs calls for investigations into NSA

Private legal practitioner and a communications team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Twum Barimah, has backed calls by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...

Asante Kotoko terminates Abdul Fatawu Safiu’s contract

Asante Kotoko has ended Abdul Fatawu Safiu's second stint with the club prematurely, citing medical reasons as the cause for terminating his contract.Originally signed to...

2023 AFCON: Nigeria star Victor Osimhen doubt for semifinal

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday, team officials...

Christian Atsu’s former clubs pay tribute a year after tragic death

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle United have honoured the memory of the late Christian Atsu.The clubs in a post on X former Twitter...

2023 AFCON: Increase in prize money key to gap narrowing, says CAF boss

An increase in prize money has contributed to the success of lower-ranked teams at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, according to the...

I did not authorise closure of Accra Sports Stadium – Sports Minister

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has distanced himself from the decision to shut down the Accra Sports Stadium in December for non-sporting activities.The...

I see nothing wrong renting out Accra Sports Stadium for concerts – NSA boss

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Peter Twumasi, has justified his decision to lease the Accra Sports Stadium for concerts in December...

Is Stonebwoy’s payment enough to repair the stadium? – Sam George grills NSA boss

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Peter Twumasi, has defended the decision to lease the Accra Sports Stadium for concerts in...

Samuel Eto’o’s resignation letter rejected by Cameroon Football Federation

Former African Player of the Year, Samuel Eto'o, faced a setback in his bid to resign as president of the Cameroun Football Federation on...

Footballer Dani Alves’s rape trial begins in Spain

Former Barcelona and Brazil football player Dani Alves has gone on trial in Spain accused of raping a woman in a nightclub.The 40-year-old has...

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea must be patient with manager, says Chris Sutton

Chelsea must be patient with manager Mauricio Pochettino despite their struggles this season, says the club's former striker Chris Sutton.The Blues were booed off...

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender to miss eight weeks through injury

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be out until April at the earliest after suffering knee ligament damage during his side's 3-0 win over West...

Foden hat-trick at Brentford lifts Man City second

Manchester City moved menacingly into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool, as Phil Foden's hat-trick was the catalyst for...

Thomas Partey set to quit Arsenal over recurring injuries – Reports

Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey is expected to leave Arsenal Football Club at the end of the 2023/24 football season due to persistent injuries.The 29-year-old has...

I am ready to coach Black Stars – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana winger, Laryea Kingston has expressed his eagerness to coach the Black Stars if given the opportunity.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for...

John Mahama reveals how next NDC govt will revive Black Stars

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has said he will revive the Black Stars by prioritizing the inclusion of local players.This...

I have what it takes to coach Black Stars, says former Asante Kotoko coach

Former Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Gold Stars coach, Michael Osei, has expressed interest in the Black Stars coaching job.There is a search for...

Egypt in advanced talks to appoint Hervé Renard as head coach

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is said to be in advanced talks with Herve Renard for him to assume the reins of the national...

Abukari Damba appointed Karela United interim coach

Karela United has named Abukari Damba as their interim head coach following the resignation of Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko from the position.Abukari Damba, a...

2023/24 FA Cup: Two Round of 16 games rescheduled

The Competitions Department has rescheduled two MTN FA Cup Round of 16 games following the request by the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation to organize...

2023 AFCON: Semi-final fixtures, TV coverage, results, schedule and kick-off times

The semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) are on the horizon after a dramatic set of last eight fixtures, which featured...

World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will...

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says injury ‘doesn’t look good’

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he is concerned about the injury Lisandro Martinez sustained in the 3-0 win against West Ham, describing it as...

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea manager admits Blues ‘not matching history of the club’

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea are "not matching the history of the club" and apologised to supporters following their 4-2 home defeat by Wolves.Pochettino's side...

Inter beat Juventus to go four points clear at top of Serie A

Inter Milan went four points clear at the top of Serie A with a win over Juventus that was decided by a Federico Gatti...

Egypt sack coach Rui Vitoria after AFCON disappointment

Egypt sacked Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria on Sunday, a week after their disappointing last-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory...

Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong booed Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly after Lionel Messi did not play.The Argentina World Cup winner, 36, who...

Arsenal beat Liverpool to close gap at top

Arsenal reduced Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points after a deserved victory in a tense encounter at Emirates...

Hojlund & Garnacho help Man Utd brush aside Hammers

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says "you can see potential" in his team after they brushed aside West Ham to move back into...

Cunha hat-trick as Wolves come back to stun Chelsea

Matheus Cunha scored a hat-trick as Wolves came from behind to stun Chelsea and replace the Blues in the top half of the Premier...

Kylian Mbappé decides to join Real Madrid after PSG contract expires

French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé will be on the move this summer, as he’s reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid once his contract with Paris...

Kurt Hamrin: Last surviving player from 1958 World Cup final dies aged 89

Kurt Hamrin, the last surviving player from the 1958 World Cup final, has died aged 89.The Sweden midfielder, who spent the majority of his...

Maxwell Konadu applies for Black Stars coaching job

Former Ghana assistant coach, Maxwell Konadu has applied for the vacant Black Stars coaching job, JoySports can report.The Nsoatreman FC boss who was assistant...

2023 AFCON: South Africa upset Cape Verde to reach semis-finals

Ronwen Williams saved four shootout penalties as part of an outstanding goalkeeping display to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa...

2023 AFCON: Hosts Ivory Coast beat Mali to reach semi-finals

Ivory Coast pulled off an astonishing extra-time comeback win despite being a man down as they beat Mali 2-1 on Saturday evening.The hosts needed...

Gundogan leads 10-man Barcelona’s 3-1 win at Alaves

Ilkay Gundogan played a starring role as Barcelona beat Alaves in La Liga.Barca went in front when Robert Lewandowski latched on to Gundogan's pass...

Newcastle and Luton share eight goals in thriller

Substitute Harvey Barnes marked his return from a long injury with a goal to rescue a point for Newcastle in an extraordinary eight-goal thriller...

Harry Kane scores as Bayern and Leverkusen both win

Harry Kane scored his 24th Bundesliga goal to help Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach and keep pace with leaders Bayer Leverkusen.Kane headed Bayern in...

Everton score in 94th minute to draw with Tottenham

Jarrad Branthwaite scored a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time, following Richarlison's double, to salvage a Premier League point for Everton against Tottenham.The hosts...

Ex-Everton and Man Utd midfielder Fellaini retires

Former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has announced his retirement from playing.The 36-year-old, who won 87 caps for Belgium and appeared at...