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UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true sizes of countries

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right...

Tanzania confirm Ghana friendly ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Tanzania have confirmed an international friendly against Ghana during the September international window as both nations continue preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of...

Some Ghana Premier League players are paid GHS300 – Ketu North MP

Ketu North Member of Parliament and President of Nukunu Sports Academy, Edem Agbana, has raised concerns over the low wages earned by some Ghana...

Anthony Joshua’s driver attempted overtaking before fatal crash – trial hears

The driver of a car carrying Anthony Joshua was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it crashed, killing two of the boxer’s friends, a...

‘More scouting could have changed World Cup squad’ – Kurt Okraku on Black Stars

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku believes a longer scouting period could have influenced the composition of the Black Stars squad for the...

MD1 Preview: Hearts of Oak host Chelsea as Kotoko face Debibi United

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season kicks off this weekend, with clubs across the country set to begin their campaigns in the opening round...

‘I’m not impressed’ – Odartey Lamptey criticises Black Stars’ approach at 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has criticised the Black Stars’ approach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the team must rediscover its...

Jordan Ayew emerges as APOEL transfer target

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Cypriot side APOEL as the club looks to strengthen its attack ahead...

Ghanaian coaches dominate Ghana Premier League dugouts ahead of 2026-27 season

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season is set to begin with Ghanaian coaches firmly in control of the dugouts, as 13 of the...

Arsenal v Chelsea: London rivals collide

The Premier League’s London rivalry takes centre stage at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 6 September, when reigning champions Arsenal welcome Chelsea in a...

La Liga Matchday 4: Giants face early tests

La Liga’s fourth matchday delivers a weekend packed with heavyweight encounters, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all facing potentially tricky assignments as...

Serie A Matchday 3: Early season, major statements

Serie A’s third matchday arrives with the season already beginning to take shape, and two heavyweight clashes headline a weekend packed with intriguing fixtures. Friday’s...

Premier League Matchday 3: Big tests, big rivalries

The Premier League returns with a Matchday 3 schedule packed with intriguing contests, as established title contenders face early challenges and several new-look teams...

Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘smear campaign’ against Infantino

Fifa has accused Uefa of a "smear campaign against it and its leadership" in a challenge to litigation over president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan...

Asencio cleared over allegedly sharing explicit video

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been acquitted of alleged involvement in distributing a sexually explicit video involving a minor. The 23-year-old was absolved of the...

Arsenal’s Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m. The deal, which is worth a guaranteed £60m and includes...

Breaking down Chelsea’s staggering 39 summer exits

Chelsea have had a few remarkable transfer summers since their forced sale from Roman Abramovich's control in May 2022. Once again they were big spenders, outlaying...

I used to play in-match games as a laugh – Dean

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used to set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh". Appearing on Jamie Vardy's podcast, Dean said...

How Alvarez needs to rebuild trust at Atletico

Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid has been one of the biggest talking points of the summer. But now that it is certain the Argentina...

Iraola happy with signings as Barcola set for debut

Andoni Iraola says he is "very happy" with all of Liverpool's signings since his arrival and that it is down to him to "develop" the...

Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine. The Australian, 31, was provisionally suspended on 4...

‘Style has not taken us anywhere’ – Kurt Okraku defends Queiroz’s approach at World Cup

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has defended Carlos Queiroz’s approach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the Portuguese coach had...

Black Maidens drawn against Nigeria in WAFU Zone B U17 qualifying tournament

Ghana's Black Maidens have been handed a challenging Group B draw for the 2027 U-17 Girls Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they will...

Sannie Daara blames Black Stars’ struggles on lack of players at Europe’s elite clubs

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara believes the Black Stars’ recent struggles are partly due to the absence of Ghanaian...

Asante Kotoko confirm departure of 14 first-team players

Asante Kotoko have confirmed the departure of 14 first-team players as the club reshapes its squad ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. The...

Confirmed: Carlos Queiroz stays on as Black Stars coach ahead of AFCON qualifiers

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will remain as head coach of the Black Stars after agreeing a new deal with...

Ghana drawn with Burkina Faso and Benin in WAFU B U-17 Afcon qualifiers

Ghana's Black Starlets have been handed a challenging group featuring Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo in the WAFU B qualifiers for the 2027 CAF...

Nations FC travel to Mali for historic CAF Confederation Cup clash

Ghanaian FA Cup holders Nations FC have travelled to Mali ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup first-round qualifying tie against FC Diarra. The Abrankese-based side...

Ampem Darkoa thrash Dynamique FC to reach WAFU B Women’s Champions League final

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies booked their place in the final of the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a commanding 4-1...

Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi

The Argentine league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football by pausing all of their matches in the 10th...

Mahama dissolves National Sports Authority board with immediate effect

President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the Governing Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA) with immediate effect. The decision is part of a wider...

GFA must crack down on poor officiating – Bechem United owner

The President of Bechem United Football Club, Kingsley Owusu Achau, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to strengthen its monitoring of referees and match...

GFA official rejects claims Ghana football is ‘completely broken’

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Head of Public Relations and Strategy, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has rejected suggestions that Ghana football is in a state of...

Isaac Dogboe retires as former world champion ends boxing career

Former WBO super-bantamweight world champion Isaac Dogboe has announced his retirement from professional boxing, bringing the curtain down on a career that established him...

Cameroon’s Eto’o says African federations should support Infantino

Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o said African football should support Gianni Infantino, crediting the FIFA president with accelerating the development of the continent's...

Do Not Dissolve The Dreams – Ghana’s Constituency Games at a governance crossroads

A Board can be dissolved in a day. A credible athlete-development pathway takes years to build. On 2nd September 2026, the Presidency announced the immediate...

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal

The LA Clippers have been fined $30m (£22.2m) by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of...

Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win – but tension still shows

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka earned one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career with a 53-minute pummelling of US Open debutant...

Alcaraz ‘stays calm’ in US Open fightback

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided the prospect of an early US Open exit by fighting back from a set down against Portugal's Jaime Faria. Alcaraz,...

Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row

One source with connections to both Chelsea and Monaco said the clubs had "played with fire and got burned". Indeed, the late-night transfer drama that involved Folarin...