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Bismark Kobby Mensah defends Otto Addo amid Black Stars’ AFCON failure

Former Great Olympics and Karela United head coach, Bismark Kobby Mensah, has refused to single out Otto Addo for blame over the Black Stars’...

Black Stars players advocate for peace ahead of 2024 elections

The senior national football team, the Black Stars, has called on Ghanaians to maintain peace as the country approaches Saturday's general elections. In a video...

DAZN secures exclusive Fifa Club World Cup rights

Streaming platform DAZN has secured exclusive rights to broadcast next summer's Fifa Club World Cup. DAZN will show all 63 matches during the expanded 32-team...

Man Utd scrapped LGBTQ+ jacket plans

Manchester United abandoned plans to wear a jacket supporting the LGBTQ+ community before Sunday's win over Everton because a player refused to wear it. The...

Watching football frequently is a waste of time – New Force leader, Nana Kwame Bediako

An independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako has advised Ghanaians to use their time productively, instead of wasting hours watching football. ''Cheddar'' as he is...

How does the new Club World Cup work, and why is it so controversial?

The new expanded Fifa Club World Cup will take place in the United States between 15 June to 13 July 2025. Previously an annual tournament...

135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say

Human rights groups in Guinea say they believe more than 135 football fans were killed in a crush at a stadium on Sunday, most...

Ghana is no longer a sporting nation – Herbert Mensah

Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman and current Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah, has expressed concerns over Ghana's declining reputation as a sporting nation. His remarks...

Even Pep or Klopp will not succeed under current GFA – Ex-Sports Minister

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has criticized the current structure of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). In his view, it...

Otto Addo is not competent enough to qualify Ghana for 2026 World Cup – GOC President

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah, has expressed doubts over Otto Addo’s ability to lead the Black Stars to qualify...

What’s the use of Ghana Premier League if local players can’t get Black Stars call-up? – Stonebwoy quizzes

Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy has called for the inclusion of home-based players in the Black Stars, stressing the importance of building the senior national team...

Ghanaians are right to call for Otto Addo’s dismissal after AFCON qualifier failure – GOC President

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah has backed calls to dismiss Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars. The...

Black Stars players have no commitment – GOC President

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah has criticized the Black Stars' recent performances, attributing their struggles to a lack...

Jill Ellis joins FIFA as Chief Football Officer

FIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. In joining FIFA, Jill Ellis will serve as part of the...

Guardiola rejects De Bruyne rift rumours

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed talk of a rift with star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and says he is "desperate" to have...

Guehi wears ‘Jesus’ captain’s armband again after avoiding FA fine

England international Marc Guehi will not receive a formal charge from the Football Association (FA) for writing "I love Jesus" on his rainbow-coloured armband...

Smiling Van Nistelrooy brings belief back to Leicester

His Leicester side had to ride their luck at times against West Ham, but victory for a smiling Ruud van Nistelrooy has already given...

Van Nistelrooy’s perfect start piles pressure on Lopetegui

Jamie Vardy helped hand Ruud van Nistelrooy the perfect start as new Leicester boss - and pushed Julen Lopetegui closer to the brink at...

Raphinha hits double as ruthless Barcelona end winless run

Raphinha inspired Barcelona to a thumping victory at Mallorca as they ended a three-game winless run. The Brazil international found the net twice in the...

Mikel Arteta mute on Thomas Partey’s fitness ahead of Manchester United clash

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped about midfielder Thomas Partey’s availability for Wednesday night’s pivotal match against Manchester United. Partey, a Ghanaian international, missed Arsenal's...

Black Stars’ struggle due to poor planning – Ibrahim Sunday

Former Ghana football legend and the 1971 African Footballer of the Year, Ibrahim Sunday believes that the Black Stars' recent underperformance is rooted in...

Chelsea will ‘dominate’ Premier League – Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the club will "dominate" the Premier League in the next five to 10 years. The 44-year-old Italian has repeatedly played...

All I care about is for Black Stars to perform – Stonebwoy on calls to sack Otto Addo

Award-winning reggae and dancehall artiste, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has expressed his indifference towards calls for the dismissal of Black Stars...

Mohammed Kudus’ return a good news for us – West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui

West Ham United manager, Julen Lopetegui has hailed the return of Mohammed Kudus to the team as a boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures. The...

Mohammed Kudus to return to action after serving five-match ban

West Ham United forward, Mohammed Kudus is set to return to action following a five-game suspension. The Ghana international received a red card on October 19...

Kwasi Appiah should have been allowed to stay as Black Stars – GOC boss [Video]

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah, has expressed his belief that Kwasi Appiah should have been retained as head...

I would have collapsed GFA if I am Sports Minister – Nii Lante Vanderpuye

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has stated that he would have dissolved the Ghana Football Association (GFA) if he was the...

History will not forgive us – GFA reacts to Black Stars’ failure to qualify for 2025 AFCON

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has said the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup...

No Executive Council has plans to resign despite Black Stars AFCON failure – Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has emphasized that the Executive Council remains committed to improving football in the...

Messi and Ronaldo only players based outside Europe on FIFPro Men’s World 11 shortlist

The FIFPro World 11 shortlist was announced on Monday, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the only two nominated players based outside of Europe. FIFPro’s...

Amorim ‘excited’ for ‘special talent’ Yoro’s debut

Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut against Arsenal on Wednesday, with head coach Ruben Amorim saying he is "excited" to see the...

Arsenal host holders Man Utd in FA Cup third round

Holders Manchester United have been drawn away to record 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round. Premier League leaders Liverpool will host League...

New Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy ‘astonished’ by offers

New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was "astonished" by the amount of interest in him after his brief spell as Manchester...

Milovan Rajevac was paid over $100,000 after his sack – Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante-Twum has disclosed that the Association paid over $100,000 in compensation to former Black Stars...

‘We’ll fight until the very end’ – Walker insists Man City can save season

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has written a passionate message to supporters saying the team will "fight until the very end" as they look...

‘Now I understand why Jose got angry’ – Essien on life as a coach

During a distinguished 20-year playing career that included spells with Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan, Michael Essien played under some of the best...

We are aiming for the three points against Asante Kotoko – Hearts of Oak coach

Hearts of Oak coach, Aboubakar Ouattara is determined to secure a crucial win against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in their highly anticipated Super Clash. The Ivorian...

Renowned Ghanaian journalist Gary Al-Smith hosts Africa Sports Unified Connex Summit in London

Top Ghanaian sports journalist Gary Al-Smith recently hosted the 2024 edition of the Africa Sports Unified (ASU) Connex Summit event in London, bringing together...

What does Liverpool’s win against Man City mean for title race?

Liverpool's dominant 2-0 win over Manchester City put them nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table – and 11 points...

‘I didn’t expect that at Anfield’ – Guardiola on ‘sacked in morning’ chants

"Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning." Liverpool were closing in on a win that would take them 11 points clear of...