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Sports Ministry vows not to shield anyone over World Cup visa scandal

The special aide to the Sports Minister, Wonder Sitsofe Mandel, says the Ministry of Sports and Recreation will not protect anyone found to have engaged...

Kofi Adams denies Sports Ministry role in 2026 World Cup visa scandal

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has denied the Ministry’s involvement in a visa scandal linked to the country’s participation in the...

Late Solanke strike salvages 10-man Spurs draw at Man Utd

Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham as they snatched a draw against Manchester United in a feisty...

Kane provides two assists but Bayern held by Augsburg

Harry Kane provided two assists as Bayern Munich missed the chance to move to the top of the Bundesliga after an incident-packed draw at...

Superb Guimaraes goal helps Arsenal fight back against Leeds

Arsenal produced an excellent second-half fightback to put their title defence back on track, as they marked their return to Premier League action with...

Brighton win at Sunderland despite controversial red card

Brighton maintained their strong pre-international break form with victory at Sunderland, despite playing half an hour with 10 men in controversial circumstances. Goals from Maxim...

Henderson scores twice as Chelsea thump Bournemouth

Jordan Henderson scored his first Chelsea goals to help his new side to a dominant victory over Bournemouth. The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut,...

Brentford maintain unbeaten run with draw at Villa

Brentford maintained their stunning unbeaten run as they came from behind to earn a point and end Aston Villa's hopes of a first Premier...

Palmer signs new Chelsea contract until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034. The England international, 24, was already under contract until 2033 but is...

Raphinha’s brilliant Barcelona start interrupted by injury concerns

Raphinha has made a phenomenal start to the season for Barcelona, cementing his status as one of Europe's most formidable attackers. The 29-year-old has scored...

Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection

The Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain in witness protection after authorities...

Ronaldo scores on Al-Nassr return after Portugal fallout

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to club football after his Portugal fallout - as Al-Nassr fans unfurled a banner supporting their forward. The 41-year-old...

CAF reviewing decision to hold AFCON every four years – Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says the organisation is reviewing its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every...

2027 AFCONQ: Interim technical team to lead Black Stars for Somalia double-header

Ghana will appoint an interim technical team to lead the Black Stars for their double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

Black Stars coach search committee gets extension through November

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says its committee tasked with finding a new Black Stars head coach will continue its work through November 2026,...

Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control. The American group completed a...

Man City titles ‘absolutely not’ tainted – Maresca

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115...

Mourinho calls criticism of Mbappe ‘ridiculous’

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappe over his activities during the international break - describing criticism as "ridiculous". France captain Mbappe withdrew...

1xBet Supports Movement, Community and Responsible Gaming at Woso WoHo 2026 in Accra

1xBet joined Woso WoHo 2026 as a supporting partner and sponsor on September 26, bringing together community engagement, active living and responsible gaming awareness...

Black Stars coach search committee to submit report to Sports Ministry today

A five-member committee tasked with recommending a successor to Carlos Queiroz as Ghana head coach is expected to submit its report to the Sports...

2026/27 GHPL MD6: All Blacks clash with Kotoko as Hearts of Oak host Port City

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League continues this weekend with nine matches scheduled across the country as clubs look to improve their positions in the...

George Afriyie calls for deeper reforms in Ghana football

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has called for comprehensive reforms in Ghana football, arguing that changes to the association's governance structure...

If we gave our birthright to Otto Addo and trusted Desmond Ofei to assist without experience, why not Ibrahim Tanko

"The next Black Stars manager, we can't get it wrong." We have gotten it wrong for too long. We have tried every foreign passport. We...

CAS promises Cup of Nations winner decision within days

A speedy resolution to Senegal's appeal after being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title has been promised by the Court of Arbitration...

African football leaders rally behind Infantino for FIFA reelection

FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised further resources for Africa as the continent's 54 member associations on Thursday pledged their unconditional support ​for his reelection...

Ronaldo salutes Messi after Argentina farewell: ‘All my respect’

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his great sporting rival Lionel Messi, a day after the Argentina legend played his last match for his...

Afcon final to play out in court – when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

Everyone knows a football match should take 90 minutes but, in its own way, the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)...

Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive

Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says the "feeling is fantastic" among his players and they "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding...

Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term as head of European football's governing body. Ceferin informed delegates of his decision at a...

Suspended fine for Xhaka over Covid-19 certificate

Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination...

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that...

2028 Olympic Games qualifiers: Black Queens beat Mauritius 3-0 in first leg

The Black Queens of Ghana made a strong start to their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Mauritius in...

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah declines Parliament invitation amid World Cup visa scandal

Suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah says he will not appear before Parliament to answer questions over alleged visa fraud...

Ibrahim Tanko, Godwin Attram being considered for interim Black Stars coach role

Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram are among the candidates being considered to take charge of Ghana's Black Stars on an interim basis. The move follows...

CAF and all 54 African federations back Infantino for another FIFA term

CAF president Patrice Motsepe and the heads of all 54 African football associations have expressed their “unanimous and unconditional” support for Gianni Infantino to...

Setting up a committee to lead search for Carlos Queiroz’s successor needless – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has questioned the decision to set up a committee to find the next Black Stars head...

US Embassy flagged four NSA World Cup visa applicants – Minority

The Minority in Parliament says the US Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit flagged four applicants included in the National Sports Authority’s (NSA) visa arrangements for...

Ghana face Libya in U-23 AFCON 2027 qualifying round

The Black Meteors of Ghana will face Libya in the second qualifying round of the TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2027. The...

I am not desperate to become GFA president – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says his priority is to improve Ghana football rather than pursue the presidency of the association. Afriyie,...

George Afriyie questions Kurt Okraku over Colts football promises

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential candidate George Afriyie has questioned how much of Kurt Okraku's manifesto commitments on Colts football have been implemented. Afriyie,...