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Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for 2026 WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced Ghana’s 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team...

CAS sets October 8 hearing date for Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 title dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8, 2026, as the date for the hearing into the legal dispute surrounding the...

Government will take back GHS58m payment made to Black Stars for 2026 World Cup – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will recover the GHS58 million advanced to the Black Stars for their participation...

25 Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for 2026 World Cup seek asylum

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...

Jurgen Klopp returns to football as Germany manager

The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national team on Friday, ending speculation about who would succeed Julian...

Swansea City secure signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku

English Championship club Swansea City have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem. The 20-year-old has signed a four-year...

Government spent GH¢58 million on Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign – Finance Minister

The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million to support the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato...

Team Ghana receive boost as government increases Commonwealth Games medal bonuses

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced an improved medal bonus package for Team Ghana ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,...

Felix Afena-Gyan joins Turkish side Iğdır FK on permanent deal

Ghanaian forward Felix Afena-Gyan has completed a permanent move to Turkish club Iğdır FK from Italian side Cremonese, bringing an end to his three-year...

Mohammed Kudus misses Tottenham’s pre-season tour as injury recovery continues

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's squad for the club's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia as he...

CAF support Gianni Infantino’s FIFA bid because of his ‘loyalty’ to Africa – Patrice Motsepe

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe threw his, and CAF's, support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, despite a tumultuous FIFA World Cup that...

Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso’s Chelsea

Morgan Rogers was quick to mention one of his closest friends, Cole Palmer, when he signed for Chelsea from Aston Villa. "We've been speaking about...

Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before holding talks with Pep Guardiola. The Azzurri have been without a head coach since Gennaro...

Modric, 40, signs new AC Milan deal

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric - who turns 41 in September - has signed a one-year contract extension. The Croatian joined Milan last summer on...

Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle’s Guimaraes

Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Brazil international Guimaraes is a priority target for the Gunners, with the midfielder keen to...

Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done

Elliot Anderson says he was "determined to make this move happen" after Manchester City confirmed his arrival on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old midfielder, who...

Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m

Arsenal have signed "extremely versatile" Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m. The 24-year-old has joined on what the Premier League champions describe as...

Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban...

It’s Not Over: Football’s biggest leagues and rivalries return to SuperSport on DStv and GOtv

The final whistle has blown on a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Spain and Argentina battled for global supremacy in a tournament that...

CAF confirms 24-team format for 2027 AFCON, rules out expansion to 28 nations

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will continue to feature 24 teams, dismissing widespread reports...

We need single Management Committee for all national teams – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed plans to advocate for the establishment of a single standing Management Committee to oversee...

Black Stars to contribute part of World Cup bonuses to Sports Fund – Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that members of the Black Stars will contribute a percentage of their 2026 FIFA...

Sports Minister confirms outstanding bonuses owed national teams, assures payment

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that several Ghana national teams are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, but has...

Medeama begin title defence away at Dreams FC as GFA unveils 2026/27 Ghana Premier League fixtures

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially released the fixtures for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, setting the stage for another exciting campaign...

We must move forward and build a new future for Black Stars — Djiku

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has expressed disappointment over the Black Stars’ recent struggles on the international stage but believes the team must now focus...

I feel good and I am ready – Alexander Djiku after injury recovery

Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku has confirmed that he has fully recovered from injury and is ready to return to the national team ahead...

FC Samartex part ways with four players ahead of new campaign

Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex 1996 have announced the departure of four players following the expiration of their contracts ahead of the 2026/27...

Aston Villa sign Garnacho on loan from Chelsea

Aston Villa have signed Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on an initial season-long loan deal, reportedly with a conditional obligation to buy. Unai Emery told the...

We will work to achieve our goals, says Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler ahead of 2026/27 GPL season

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says only the players themselves can stop the club from achieving its ambitions in the 2026/27 season, as...

AFCON to expand to 28 teams from 2027 edition as CAF unveils new format

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 participating teams beginning with the 2027 tournament, Confederation of African Football (CAF)...

CAF President Motsepe hails Ghana’s 2026 World Cup performance

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Ghana and other African nations that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

CAF doubles WAFCON prize money to $2m ahead of 2026 tournament

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations...

Benjamin Asare pays courtesy visit to Sports Minister Kofi Adams after World Cup outing

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, following Ghana’s participation in the...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup...

Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro

Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro. On Wednesday, Miami announced they...

Villa agree loan deal for Chelsea winger Garnacho

Aston Villa have agreed a loan deal for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an obligation to buy. The 22-year-old has already...

Saliba to miss extended period with back injury

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France. The...

Paredes should not be suspended – Spain’s Gavi

Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. Argentina players...

Foden signs new four-year Man City contract

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old's previous deal was due...

Liverpool issue bans as £1.2m seized from ticket touts

Liverpool have issued over 400 lifetime bans after more than £1.2m of assets relating to the illegal selling of tickets was seized by police. The club...