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2025 Kirin Cup: Otto Addo evaluates fitness of late arrivals ahead of Japan clash

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has addressed the late arrival of key players ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendlies against Japan and South...

Brandon Thomas-Asante named PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month

Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has been named the PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month for October. The 26-year-old forward scored six goals during the...

It will be a tight game, but we will beat Japan – Otto Addo

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has acknowledged the challenge posed by Japan but expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to secure victory. The team...

Black Stars ready, not taking Japan and South Korea friendlies lightly – GFA

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has assured that the Black Stars are approaching their upcoming friendlies against Japan...

Sports Minister expresses disappointment in local league standards

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed concern over the state of youth football and Ghana’s domestic league, citing persistent challenges...

Former GFA Technical Director urges support for Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup

Former Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Francis Oti Akenteng, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars coach Otto Addo...

GFA confirms government did not fund Black Stars’ Japan, South Korea friendlies

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that the government did not provide funding for the Black Stars’...

2025 AFCON: LOC and CAF announce free e-Visa via YALLA App for fans

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) together with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), has announced...

Fifa accused of creating ‘fake’ player unions

Fifa has been accused of undermining plans to tackle player welfare issues by consulting with "fake" unions. World players' union Fifpro said the governing body...

‘I don’t feel pressure of being Ronaldinho’s son’

Hull City academy winger Joao Mendes has said he does not feel extra pressure because he is the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho. The 20-year-old...

African heavyweights chase World Cup lifeline in Morocco

The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters a critical phase for four African nations as Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo gather...

Kirin Cup: Black Stars hold first training ahead of Japan clash

The Black Stars held their first training session on Wednesday as they stepped up preparations for the upcoming Kirin Cup clash against Japan. Eighteen players...

No winning bonuses for Black Stars players for Japan, South Korea friendlies – Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that no winning bonuses have been allocated for the Black Stars’...

GFA clarifies absence of key players from Black Stars squad for Japan and South Korea friendlies

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has clarified the reasons behind the exclusion of some senior Black Stars players...

Sarah Nyarko shines bright: Named Best Player at WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup

Black Princesses midfielder Sarah Nyarko has been named the Overall Best Player at the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup held in Benin. The Dreamz Ladies...

Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off

Nigeria players and technical staff boycotted training on Tuesday, just two days before their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup play-off against Gabon in Morocco. The...

Messi return to Barcelona unrealistic – president

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says it is "unrealistic" that record goalscorer Lionel Messi will return to the club, but he wants to hold a...

18 players arrive in Black Stars camp ahead of Japan friendly on Friday

Eighteen players have arrived at the Black Stars’ camp at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nagoya as the team steps up preparations for...

GH¢20 million loan was secured to help Ghana Premier League clubs – Sports Minister reveals

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that a loan facility of GH₵20 million was secured to support the ongoing Ghana...

I will not recommend flying supporters to World Cup – Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the government will not allocate funds to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026...

Black Stars to hold first training today ahead of Japan, South Korea friendlies

The Black Stars of Ghana will open their training camp in Nagoya today, Wednesday, November 12, as preparations commence for their international friendlies against...

Lionel Messi: Sudden Barcelona exit ‘not how I imagined it’

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to return to live in Barcelona in the future, explaining that his sudden departure from the LaLiga club in 2021...

Arsenal and Palace games moved to ease congestion

The Premier League has agreed to move games involving Arsenal and Crystal Palace in December to ease fixture congestion. Arsenal's trip to Everton and Palace's...

Webb backs officials over disallowed Liverpool goal

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says it was "not unreasonable" for Virgil van Dijk's goal to be disallowed for offside against Manchester City...

Ex-Chelsea player Oscar in hospital with heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar is stable in hospital after falling ill with a heart issue. The 34-year-old became unwell while undergoing physical testing...

Aduana FC confirms departure of assistant coach W.O. Tandoh

Aduana FC has announced the departure of assistant coach W. O. Tandoh from the club’s technical staff. The Dormaa-based side expressed gratitude for Tandoh’s dedication...

Chris Hughton: Otto Addo is a good coach

Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has praised Otto Addo, describing him as an exceptional tactician. Addo faced intense scrutiny after Ghana failed to qualify...

Partey, Kudus, others left out as Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Japan, South Korea friendlies

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for this month’s international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. The matches form part of...

Hearts of Oak must support Didi Dramani – Aziz Haruna Futa

Former Hearts of Oak National Chapter Committee (NCC) chairman, Aziz Haruna Futa, has called on the club’s hierarchy to throw their full support behind head...

Derrick Kohn rejoins Black Stars ahead of Japan and South Korea friendlies

Left-back Derrick Kohn has been called up to the Black Stars for Ghana’s upcoming friendlies, Union Berlin have confirmed. The German-born defender is expected to...

WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup: Black Princesses end campaign with defeat to Nigeria

The Black Princesses suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Falconets of Nigeria in their final group game of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup. Ghana...

Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘1 or 2’ years left, ’26 World Cup his last

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has one or two years left in the game and has said the 2026 World Cup will "definitely" be his last. The...

GFA’s DC must punish ‘incompetent’ Referee Reginald Collins Amoah – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Disciplinary Committee to sanction referee Reginald Collins Amoah,...

Bechem United confident of survival despite poor start

Bechem United head coach, Kobina Amissah, says he remains confident the club will avoid relegation despite their difficult start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier...

Spain ‘surprise’ at Lamine Yamal groin procedure

The Spanish Football Association expressed "surprise and concern" after releasing Lamine Yamal from the Spain squad following a groin procedure it says it did...

Turkey FA suspends 1,024 players in betting probe

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting. The TFF said players who have...

Four into one – how do African World Cup play-offs work?

Four contenders will be reduced to one in African play-offs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup over this international window. After missing out on the...

1,000 games in, Guardiola has new energy for new era

Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner. The 54-year-old chalked up his 716th victory on his landmark 1,000th...

Hearts of Oak Midfielder Mohammed Hussein apologises for misconduct

Hearts of Oak midfielder Mohammed Hussein has apologised publicly for his behaviour towards referee Reginald Collins Amoah during last weekend’s Premier League clash with...

Leeds United consider January move for in-form Ghanaian striker Brandon Thomas-Asante

Leeds United are reportedly considering a January move for in-form striker Brandon Thomas-Asante as the Premier League side looks to strengthen its attacking options...