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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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Ghana drop five places to 70th in latest FIFA rankings

Ghana have dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA World Men's Ranking following a poor start to their 2027 Africa Cup of...

Local is not good enough? The greatest betrayal of Ghana football

There is a dangerous lie killing Ghanaian football. And it is told by the very men who sit in local offices and chop local...

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport. The England midfielder has become a crucial player for...

Guardiola set to attend Man City v PSG next week

Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they...

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first...

Senior figures worried about Man City being in next season’s Champions League

Senior figures within English football are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated from...

Minority calls for Sports Minister’s dismissal and prosecution over World Cup visa allegations

The Minority in Parliament has called for the dismissal and prosecution of Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams over alleged involvement in the visa controversy...

Kurt Okraku is the obstacle to Ghana football’s progress – Kojo Yankah [Audio]

Former Western Region Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku for what he describes as the decline...

Black Stars search committee expected to recommend interim coach for Somalia qualifiers

An interim coach is expected to be recommended for the Black Stars by the five-member committee tasked with finding a successor to Carlos Queiroz. The...

Black Stars need a coach who understands Ghana’s football culture – Odartey Lamptey

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has urged the football authorities to appoint a Black Stars coach who understands the wider challenges facing Ghanaian...

Mohammed Polo names two local coaches for Black Stars coaching job

Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has backed Kassim Mingle and Abdul Karim Zito as potential candidates to take charge of the Black Stars. Ghana are...

Laryea Kingston not ready for Black Stars coaching job – Mohammed Polo

Ghana legend Mohammed Polo has questioned Laryea Kingston’s readiness to take charge of the Black Stars amid reports linking the former midfielder with the...

WAFU B U-17: Former NSA chief questions Black Starlets’ road trip to Burkina Faso

Former National Sports Authority (NSA) Board Chairman Seth Panwum Boyoyo has questioned the decision to send Ghana’s Black Starlets to Burkina Faso by road...