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I can’t believe Black Stars couldn’t qualify for 2025 AFCON – Stonebwoy

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has expressed his disbelief over Ghana's failure to qualify for AFCON 2025. The Black Stars...

Asante Kotoko names Kwasi Appiah as new Head of Sporting Affairs

Asante Kotoko has announced Kwasi Appiah as the new Head of Sporting Affairs, marking a significant step in the club's ongoing restructuring efforts. Appiah, who...

Asante Kotoko confirms Baba Yara Stadium return after renovation works

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has confirmed its return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the remainder of the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. The...

Amorim enjoys ‘special’ first Man Utd win despite ‘anxiety’

New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim celebrated victory on his Old Trafford debut thanks to a thrilling 3-2 Europa League triumph against Bodo/Glimt - but admitted...

Serie A preview: Parma host Lazio as as Roma clash with Atalanta

Fiorentina will aim to upset champions Inter Milan in the pick of Matchday 14 fixtures in Serie A, which will be played from Friday...

Liverpool v Manchester City preview

A titanic Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City is our pick for Match of the Week, as the Reds and the Citizens...

Man Utd recover to beat Bodo/Glimt for Amorim’s first win

Manchester United made a winning Old Trafford start under new boss Ruben Amorim as his side came from behind to beat Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt...

Chelsea beat Heidenheim to move step closer to last 16

Chelsea edged closer to the Europa Conference League knockout stage after maintaining their flawless start in the competition with victory over Heidenheim in Germany. Christopher...

Ghana ranked 77th in latest FIFA rankings after 2025 AFCON qualifier failure

Ghana has slipped four places in the latest FIFA Rankings, following their winless campaign in the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

Black Stars assistant coaches are not helping Otto Addo – George Alhassan

Ghana legend George Alhassan has expressed dissatisfaction with the assistant coaches of the Black Stars, claiming they are not adequately supporting head coach Otto...

Tactically, I am good to coach Black Stars – Ignatius Osei-Fosu

Sudan Assistant Coach, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has declared his interest in taking over as head coach of Ghana's senior national team, the Black Stars. Osei-Fosu, who...

Sudan target 2025 AFCON title after ousting Ghana

Sudan assistant coach, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has expressed confidence in the team's potential to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing their determination...

Reece James unlikely to play before end of year as Chelsea provide support for captain

Reece James is not expected to return from his latest injury setback before the end of December following a scan on his hamstring with Chelsea ready...

Rodri targets Man City return before end of season

Manchester City midfielder Rodri hopes to return to action before the end of the season. Rodri ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during...

Man Utd fans criticise ticket prices – as club reveals manager change costs

Manchester United have been accused of exploiting fans after taking the mid-season decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no...

Fifa legacy fund ‘shameful’ says Amnesty

Human rights group Amnesty says it is "shameful" that a new 2022 Qatar World Cup legacy fund does not include compensation for migrant workers...

Van Nistelrooy set to be appointed Leicester boss

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City's new manager. The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just...

Lampard appointed head coach of Coventry

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed head coach of Championship club Coventry City on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Lampard, 46, takes over...

Otto Addo’s future remains undecided, GFA to consult more

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) remains deadlocked over the future of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo following its Executive Council meeting on Wednesday,...

GFA announces one-week break for GHPL, DOL, and WPL for general elections

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a one-week suspension of all football competitions in December to facilitate participation in the country’s upcoming general...

Villa denied victory over Juve by late VAR verdict

Aston Villa were denied victory over Juventus in the Champions League as Morgan Rogers' stoppage-time goal was ruled out. Rogers' smart finish was disallowed when...

Liverpool overpower Real Madrid in Champions League thriller

Liverpool finally ended their Real Madrid curse as they maintained their flawless Champions League record with a fully deserved victory in a thrilling encounter...

Malik Jabir named new Asante Kotoko technical director

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko has appointed club legend Malik Jabir as their new technical director, succeeding James Kwesi Appiah. The announcement, made on...

Black Stars must be dissolved – Former Hearts of Oak chief Ernest Thompson

Former Black Stars Management Committee member, Ernest Thompson, has proposed the dissolution of the senior national team as the only way to revive its...

Black Stars’ AFCON qualification failure disappointing but not surprising – Fred Pappoe

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed disappointment over Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup...

It is time to reset sports in Ghana – Former Sports Minister

Former Youth and Sports Minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has called for a comprehensive overhaul of sports in Ghana. His remarks come after the Black Stars'...

Ghana FA to decide Otto Addo’s future today after Black Stars’ AFCON qualifier failure

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is set to decide on Otto Addo's future as the head coach of the Black Stars today,...

Guardiola ‘didn’t intend to make light of self-harm’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he did not intend "to make light" of self-harm when he answered a question about scratches on his...

Thomas Partey praised after dominant performance in Arsenal’s win at Sporting CP

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Thomas Partey for his commanding performance in the team’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Sporting CP on Tuesday. The Ghana...

Black Queens’ friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia in limbo

The Black Queens’ scheduled international friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia are in jeopardy due to a lack of funding, as neither the Ministry of...

Salah not distracted by contract talks – Slot

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not being distracted by contract talks and speculation about his future, says manager Arne Slot. Salah, whose current contract expires...

Thiago Messi following in father Lionel’s footsteps

When your father is hailed as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace a pitch, there is a high likelihood you will follow...

FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims

The Football Association says it is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a Championship...

We need to work hard to help reshape Ghana’s football – Abedi Pele

Ghana football legend Abedi Pele has expressed concerns over the current state of football in the country. The three-time Africa Footballer of the Year’s remarks...

Change ‘weak’ Black Stars technical team – Ex-Black Maidens coach tells GFA

Former Black Maidens coach Robert Sackey has called for a change in the Black Stars' technical team to improve Ghana's chances of qualifying for...

Black Stars’ performance in 2025 AFCON qualifiers was not good enough – GFA

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has acknowledged that the Black Stars' performance in the 2025 Africa Cup...

Otto Addo’s decision to drop André Ayew affected Black Stars – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has attributed the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa...

How Mohammed Gago faked injury to help Stephen Appiah sign first contract at Udinese

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has shared a heartwarming story about how fellow Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Gago faked an injury to help him...

CL: Man City throw away 3-0 lead to draw with Feyenoord

Manchester City suffered a remarkable UEFA Champions League capitulation as they conceded three second-half goals to sacrifice a dominant position and draw 3-3 with...

Saka stars as Arsenal thrash Sporting in Champions League

Arsenal got back to winning ways in the Champions League with a commanding victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Gabriel Martinelli tapped home from...