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Boxer Prichard Colon dies after decade of brain injury during bout

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon has died at the age of 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a devastating brain injury during a professional...

Black Queens respond to Sports Ministry’s claims of payment of per diems and bonuses

The Black Queens players have hit back at the Ministry of Sports, demanding greater transparency, communication and accountability over outstanding per diems, qualification bonuses...

Why GFA, Sports Ministry failed to extend Carlos Queiroz’s stay as Black Stars coach

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has begun the process of searching for a new head coach for the Black Stars following the breakdown in...

Forget past disappointments and focus on new season – Kotoko board chairman tells players

Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has urged the club’s players to put the disappointments of last season behind them and approach the...

We must use World Cup funds to help upgrade stadia – Yaw Ampofo Ankrah

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, is optimistic that part of the revenue Ghana generated from the 2026...

Ghana has no venue ready to host 2027 U-20 AFCON – NSA DG

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has admitted that Ghana currently does not have a venue that meets...

Baba Yara Stadium will be ready for 2026/27 football season – NSA boss

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, says the Baba Yara Stadium will be ready to host the first...

Sports Ministry denies outstanding Black Queens per diems, clarifies bonus payments

Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation has rejected claims that the government owes the Black Queens outstanding per diem payments, while clarifying the status...

Way to challenge Infantino is during FIFA election, African football leader says

The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position – cautioning against moves...

PSG continue European dominance by beating Villa to win Uefa Super Cup

Paris St-Germain made it back-to-back Uefa Super Cup titles after a narrow victory over spirited Aston Villa. Desire Doue's 62nd-minute winner - after a video...

Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978

Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal. The 46-year-old, who played for Barcelona and...

Lukaku seals ’emotional’ move to Fenerbahce

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli. The 33-year-old struggled with injuries last season and made only seven appearances in all...

Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez

Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more from clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international, 25, has faced...

Messi unsure he will play ‘much longer’ after father’s death

Lionel Messi said he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football as he posted an emotional tribute after his father's death. Messi's...

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn (£9.3bn) - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake...

I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them – Tielemans

It was third time lucky this summer in the history of Youri Tielemans and Manchester United. United looked seriously at the Belgium midfielder in 2019,...

South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal

South Korea's football association has apologised for "various controversies" including a scandal surrounding alleged payments made for sexual favours for foreign referees. A report by...

Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa’s Konsa

Arsenal are reigniting their interest in Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa. Konsa, 28, is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not with the Villa...

Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence

Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m (30m euros). The 26-year-old has...

2026 WAFCON: Black Queens demand unpaid bonuses and improved welfare support from government

Ghana’s Black Queens have called on the government and relevant authorities to urgently resolve outstanding financial and welfare issues, including unpaid bonuses and concerns...

There is no pressure – Björkegren ahead of Black Queens’ crucial World Cup play-off against Ivory Coast

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says he feels “no pressure at all” ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off...

GFA unlikely to extend Carlos Queiroz’s contract despite calls for continuity

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly unlikely to extend the contract of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite growing calls for the...

Sunderland in talks over potential visit Ghana shirt sponsorship deal

Sunderland AFC are reportedly in discussions with Ghana’s national tourism brand, Visit Ghana, over a potential main shirt sponsorship agreement for the 2026/27 season. The...

Kamaldeen Sulemana set to miss start of season after suffering knee injury

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury that is expected to keep him out...

Nations FC still undergoing changes ahead of new season – Logarušić

Nations FC head coach Zdravko Logarušić says his side is still undergoing significant changes as he works to identify the right players and build...

Hayford questions future as coach after comments on Ghanaian trainers

Former Black Queens head coach Bashiru Hayford says recent comments questioning the credentials of Ghanaian coaches have left him deeply disappointed and emotionally affected. Hayford...

Democracy Cup: Speaker Bagbin receives 2026 trophy, unveils major Sunderland initiative

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of the much-anticipated clash between Asante Kotoko...

GHALCA and SWAG hold consultative meeting to revive interest in Ghana football

The Executive Council of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has engaged the leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in a...

Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks

Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed he held talks over the vacant Netherlands job but withdrew because he wants his next job...

Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage...

Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room

Paris St-Germain have been given an extra dressing room for the Super Cup - after making their pre-game frustrations clear. The Champions League holders were...

Pogba expected to have Monaco contract terminated

Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. The former World Cup winner joined the Ligue 1 side last...

Chelsea give Mudryk go-ahead for loan move

Chelsea are exploring potential loan moves for Mykhailo Mudryk as he looks to build up his fitness after 20 months out of football. The Ukraine...

Chelsea sign defender Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on five-year contract

Chelsea have signed Spanish left back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on a ​deal until 2031, the Premier League club ‌said on Wednesday. Financial details...

Medeama, Nations FC set for 2026 Champion of Champions showdown in Tarkwa

The TnA Stadium in Tarkwa will host the ceremonial opening of the 2026/27 domestic football season when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC face...

La Liga Returns: New Season, New Challenges

The 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway with a fascinating opening weekend – although fans will have to wait a little longer to see...

Ronaldo officially announces marriage to Georgina

After a decade of romance, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially taken their relationship to the next chapter. The football superstar announced on Tuesday...

Medeama set sights on CAF Champions League glory – Aubynn

Medeama SC Board Chairman Dr Toni Aubynn says the club is targeting the ultimate prize in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League as they prepare...

FC Samartex to replace Hearts of Oak in 2026 GHALCA Top Four Tournament

FC Samartex 1996 will replace Hearts of Oak in the 2026 GHALCA Top Four Tournament following the Accra-based club’s decision to withdraw from the...

Black Queens will qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup despite WAFCON exit – Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo

Former Black Queens head coach Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo remains confident Ghana can secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup despite missing out on...