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GFA explains stadium inspection process ahead of new season

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says its stadium inspection process is designed to ensure venues meet the required safety standards before they are allowed...

Black Stars are moving in the right direction, says GFA President Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars are heading in the right direction despite their early exit from the 2026...

Thomas Partey pleased with Al Shabab debut despite dropped points

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is happy with his first appearance for Al Shabab despite the club being held to a goalless draw...

Democracy Cup: Eric Tinkler targets winning start against Hearts of Oak

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says he wants to mark his first meeting with Hearts of Oak with victory when the two rivals...

Eric Tinkler satisfied with Kotoko preparations ahead of new season

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says he is satisfied with his team's preparations for the 2026/27 season as the Porcupine Warriors continue to...

Asante Kotoko sign Moroccan goalkeeper Abdelwadie Mourad

Asante Kotoko have signed Moroccan goalkeeper Abdelwadie Mourad ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. The 22-year-old becomes the first Moroccan player to join...

Experienced Danlad will strengthen Kotoko squad – Stanley Menzo

Asante Kotoko's Director of Football, Stanley Menzo, has hailed the return of goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad, describing the 25-year-old as an experienced addition despite his...

Infrastructure is the game changer for Ghana football – Aduana CEO Atta Poku

Aduana FC Chief Atta Poku has welcomed the government's renewed commitment to improving sports infrastructure, describing quality football facilities across the country as a...

Samuel Eto’o backs Gianni Infantino as other former players insist ‘change is necessary’

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o, now the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, has defended Gianni Infantino’s plot to sell stakes...

Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title – and one they may not

If football is won in both boxes, it seems as though Chelsea have one far better covered than the other. Xabi Alonso began his Stamford Bridge reign...

Alvarez’s Arsenal dilemma amid summer’s most bitter transfer tussle

Acrimony, anger and animosity: the Julian Alvarez summer transfer saga in a nutshell. The boos aimed at the Atletico Madrid forward from his own supporters...

Forest working on deal for Chelsea striker Delap

Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The 23-year-old has been made available for sale by Chelsea for £50m and is training separately from...

Man City agree deal for Palmeiras winger Allan

Manchester City have agreed to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m. The 22-year-old Brazilian will come in as a...

Rogers scores on debut, Palmer stars, as Chelsea beat Fulham in five-goal cracker

Debutant Morgan Rogers was on target, and Cole Palmer added another, in a scintillating display, as Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso’s first...

Kwasi Sibo close to joining Libyan side Al-Swehly after Real Oviedo exit

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo is set to join Libyan champions Al-Swehly after leaving Spanish side Real Oviedo. Sibo has arrived in Cairo to link up...

‘It’s a blatant lie’ – George Afriyie disputes claim GH¢1m as highest-ever payment to GHPL clubs

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has disputed claims that the proposed GH¢1 million payment to each Ghana Premier League club represents...

George Afriyie questions GFA over Ghana Premier League funding transparency

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has called on the country's football governing body to be more transparent about the funding behind...

Black Stars could have used Andre Ayew’s World Cup experience – George Afriyie

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, believes former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew could have been part of the...

Salim Adams should have been named Best Local Player over Benjamin Asare – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has questioned the decision to name Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare as the best locally...

Asante Kotoko resign goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad ahead of 2026/27 GHPL season

Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad as they strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign. The 24-year-old returns...

Armwretling: Egyptian Ambassador commends Ghana Armwrestling, calls for collaborative development

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ghana, H.E. Wael Fathy Ahmed, has commended the leadership of Ghana Armwrestling Federation for the...

Mohammed Kudus is good enough for Europe’s top clubs – Andre Ayew

Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew believes Mohammed Kudus has the quality to play for any of Europe’s leading clubs, including Manchester City, Liverpool...

We’re in talks to appoint new Black Stars coach – GFA chief

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says negotiations are ongoing to appoint a new head coach for the Black Stars ahead of the national team’s...

Black Stars showed resilience and promise at 2026 World Cup – Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars demonstrated “resilience and promise” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their exit...

We’re working to land the right headline sponsor for Ghana Premier League – GFA

Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo, has revealed that the Football Association is continuing efforts to secure a suitable headline...

Black Queens will qualify for Women’s World Cup – Hasaacas Ladies CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hasaacas Ladies, Evelyn Nsiah Asare, remains confident the Black Queens can secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...

Otto Addo should have been sacked after AFCON qualification failure – Andre Ayew

Former Ghana captain André Ayew says Otto Addo should have been dismissed after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup...

“I didn’t want to spit on my country” – André Ayew explains decision not to criticise his World Cup exclusion

Former Ghana captain André Ayew says he deliberately chose not to publicly challenge his omission from the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA...

‘The terms have improved’ – Aduana FC CEO hails Women’s Premier League funding

Aduana FC CEO Collins Atta Poku has welcomed what he describes as improved financial support for the Women's Premier League, saying increased prize money...

Ghana Premier League is our best product – GFA Veep

Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo, has revealed that the Football Association is continuing efforts to secure a suitable headline...

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £2.5m. Maradona...

Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers

When former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is asked whether he had expected his then-players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa to become managers, his response is brutally...

Infantino must remember he is European – Ceferin

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says Gianni Infantino needs to remember he is European after describing his Fifa counterpart's plan to sell off a stake...

Gianni Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament amid anger at FIFA World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth tournament in a sign of deepening divisions caused by his attempted...

Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli

Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this...

Martinelli deserves better from Arsenal – Wright

Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questioned the way the club have handled the winger's potential exit. Martinelli made 53 appearances in...

Gordon makes two assists on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche

Anthony Gordon marked his Barcelona debut with two assists in five minutes as the reigning champions defeated Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opener. The...

Torres scores twice on PSG debut to salvage draw

World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice for Paris St-Germain after they trailed 2-0 to salvage a draw at Rennes in their Ligue 1...

Andre Ayew could be the right person to shape football in Ghana – Mikel Obi

Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Andre Ayew has the qualities to become a key figure in the future development of...

Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues point for Liverpool at Newcastle

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty as Liverpool denied Newcastle an opening-game victory at St James' Park. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock...