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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...

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...

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...

Hearts of Oak withdraw from GHALCA Top-4 tournament over fixture clash

Hearts of Oak have withdrawn from the 2026 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts and concerns over their preparations for...

Support Asante Kotoko Board or their wives may advise them to quit – Fans told

Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has observed that members of the club’s board of directors could be forced to reconsider their positions...

Black Queens and the long road back to the World Cup

The road to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Brazil was supposed to be a short path that ended in celebration for...

Jerry Afriyie set to join Genk as Al-Qadsiah complete €6m sale

Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie is set to continue his career in Belgium after Al-Qadsiah agreed to sell the highly-rated striker to Belgian side Genk...

Somali referee denied World Cup ‘proud’ to oversee UEFA Super Cup

Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will...

Kim Lars Björkegren laments Black Queens’ World Cup qualification setback

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed his disappointment after Ghana missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...

Trump says it would be ‘terrible mistake’ to remove Infantino

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted from his position. Trump's backing...

‘Worst feeling in 20 years of coaching’ – Björkegren reacts to Black Queens’ WAFCON exit

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has described Ghana’s quarter-final elimination from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as the “worst feeling”...

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF renew attacks on Infantino over failed World Cup stake sale proposal

Three of FIFA's six confederations issued an open letter to the "football family" on Monday attacking President Gianni Infantino's conduct during the proposed sale...