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2026 WC: Argentina roar back to beat Egypt and make quarter-finals in epic fashion

Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Argentina battled from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-final. The defending...

Kwaku Andy denies claims of accusing Black Stars players of sleeping with prostitutes at World Cup

Asempa FM's Ultimate Sports Show host Obeng Kwaku Andy, popularly known as Papa Myxtro, has strongly denied reports claiming he accused Black Stars players...

Laryea Kingston open to Black Stars coaching role

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revealed that he would accept the opportunity to coach the Black Stars if approached by the Ghana Football...

Black Stars need long-term plan to succeed – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to begin preparations for the Black Stars' next FIFA World Cup campaign...

NSA DG confirms Accra Sports Stadium unfit to host U-20 AFCON

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that the current condition of the Accra Sports Stadium makes...

Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

Lionel Messi v Mohamed Salah. Footballing legends. National icons. Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday (17:00 BST) for a place in the 2026 World Cup...

La Liga chief critical of ‘complicit silence’ surrounding Fifa

La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after United States striker Folarin Balogun was controversially spared from suspension...

Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga has survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, South African police have said. The football star, 31, was driving in the inner-city...

NSA DG questions World Cup spending amid Baba Yara Stadium pitch controversy

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has questioned Ghana’s investment in football infrastructure following public criticism over the...

Kofi Adams rejects claims of government interference in Black Stars player selection

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that government officials or external forces influence player selection for the Black Stars. His...

No formal resignation letter has been received from Carlos Queiroz over Black Stars role – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has not received any official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz,...

Ghana football must be rebuilt from grassroots – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged football authorities to prioritise grassroots development if Ghana is to regain its status as...

2026 WC: Age cheating behind Black Stars’ poor performance – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has blamed the Black Stars' disappointing campaign at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup on what...

Tearful Ronaldo bows out saying Euros win ‘holds the same weight as the World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo will bow out of international football ”with a clear conscience,” saying he led Portugal to three titles, including a European Championship that...

US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finals

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World...

2026 WC: Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal - and Cristiano Ronaldo - out of...

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks...

James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified...

Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red card...

2026 WC: Inaki Williams proud of Black Stars despite Round of 32 exit

Forward Inaki Williams has expressed pride in the Black Stars despite their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the team's effort and...

2026 WC: ‘I asked FIFA to review it’ – Trump on Balogun’s reversed red card

United States President Donald Trump has revealed that he personally requested a review of the suspension handed to striker Folarin Balogun, insisting the decision...

Black Queens Coach Kim Björkegren names 27-player provisional squad for 2026 WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has unveiled a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco,...

2026 WC: Jordan Ayew was a disaster – Titus Glover

Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has launched a strong critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the...

Caleb Yirenkyi could move to Europe’s top five leagues this summer – FC Nordsjaelland chief

FC Nordsjaelland sporting director Alexander Riget believes Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is ready to take the next step in his career, revealing the midfielder...

Brandon Thomas-Asante targets Premier League impact after Coventry City’s promotion

Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on making a strong statement in the Premier League after Coventry City sealed promotion by winning...

Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle’s Tonali

Tottenham have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee which could reach £100m. The 26-year-old joins the London club after three seasons with...

Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision – Uefa

Uefa has strongly criticised Fifa's shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable". United States...

Carlo Ancelotti vows to start ‘new cycle’ after Brazil’s World Cup exit

Carlo Ancelotti said he and his backroom team would "continue to do our jobs" after Brazil crashed out of the World Cup in a 2-1 round...

Emotional Neymar announces retirement from international football – ‘I tried’

Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway which saw them crash out at the World Cup last-16...

Carlos Queiroz quits Black Stars coaching role after World Cup Round of 32 elimination

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed he is stepping down as Black Stars head coach after deciding not to extend his short-term contract with...

Black Stars will bounce back stronger after World Cup elimination – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to use the disappointment of their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as motivation,...

2026 WC: Bellingham and Kane lead 10-man England to epic win over Mexico

England delivered an extraordinary World Cup victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway, surviving the rarefied air and fervent home support of...

2026 WC: Haaland nets brilliant brace as Norway stun Brazil to reach quarter-finals

Erling Haaland’s brace helped Norway stun five-time champions Brazil, as the Scandinavian outfit booked themselves a first World Cup quarter-final thanks to a 2-1...

Gideon Mensah shifts focus to AFCON Qualifiers after Black Stars’ World Cup exit

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars are determined to bounce back from their disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup exit by turning their...

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

It had become one of the game's great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No...

USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended...

Newcastle sign Toure for £43m – what will he bring to club?

Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim. The Ivory Coast forward is not about to stop grinning, as former Hammarby team-mate...

Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal. While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, the Spanish...

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue...

Santos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd

Chelsea's Andrey Santos is the latest player Manchester United have taken an interest in as they look to address their problem midfield position. With Casemiro...