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GBC provides breakdown of invoices for coverage of 13 African Games

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has provided invoices for payments made to third-party vendors who assisted in covering the 13th African Games. This disclosure follows...

Martinez signs new long-term Villa contract

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The 31-year-old Argentina international has extended his stay until 2029. Martinez joined...

Atletico Madrid sign Gallagher from Chelsea

Atletico Madrid have signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £33m. The 24-year-old has signed...

What has happened to Saudi Pro League’s big spending?

The 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Thursday, 22 August. A year ago, it seemed there was a star player arriving in...

Ipswich set to sign Chelsea striker Broja on loan

Ipswich are set to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a season-long loan in a deal that could become permanent. The Premier League newcomers have...

Foden named PFA player of year, Palmer young player

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has won the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award, while Chelsea winger Cole Palmer was named...

Manchester City working on Gundogan deal

Manchester City are working on a deal that could bring midfielder Ilkay Gundogan back to the club. The 33-year-old left City for Barcelona in 2023...

Sterling left out of Chelsea squad for European game

Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea's squad for their Europa Conference League play-off first leg with Servette. Thursday's game is the second in...

Sports Ministry paid $2.5m directly to GBC for African Games coverage – Mustapha Ussif

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has disclosed that a total of $2.5 million was paid directly to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for...

Baba Yara Stadium is not ready to host competitive games – GFA Club Licensing chief

The Club Licensing Manager for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Esme Mends has expressed concerns about the readiness of the Baba Yara Stadium to...

Make Paris Olympics report public – Countryman Songo demands [Video]

Award-winning sports broadcaster Patrick Osei-Agyemang has called for the release of the report on Ghana's participation in the Paris Olympics. Despite competing in the Olympics,...

We have been paid $105K for coverage of African Games, not $3m – GBC Directors responds to Sports Minister [Audio]

Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has disputed claims made by Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif regarding the funding for...

Hearts of Oak unveils seven new players ahead of 2024/25 GHPL season

Accra Hearts of Oak has announced the signing of seven new players in preparation for the 2024/25 Ghana football season. On Monday, August 19, the...

Prosper Narteh Ogum praises Kotoko’s quality and squad depth ahead of new season

Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum is thrilled about the quality and depth of his squad as the 2024/25 Ghana football season approaches. Ahead of...

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo submits Black Stars squad to GFA for Angola, Niger games

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has submitted his squad to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

It was a special day for me – Fatawu Issahaku reacts after making Premier League debut

Ghana international, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has shared his thoughts after making his Premier League debut. The 20-year-old played for Leicester City in their season opener...

Wolves make loan bid for Arsenal keeper Ramsdale

Wolves have made an offer to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal. The bid, which was submitted on Monday, includes an...

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku grabs assist in Premier League debut [Video]

Ghana winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku marked his Premier League debut with an assist in Leicester City's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the King...

Chelsea agree Felix fee, Gallagher to join Atletico

Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of...

Gundogan could leave Barcelona after one season

Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to explore options to leave Barcelona this summer. The 33-year-old has only been at the Catalan club for one full...

Ghana midfielder Salis Samed relegated to RC Lens reserve team

Ghana midfielder, Abdul Samed has been moved to the reserve team of Ligue 1 club RC Lens as the team looks to adjust its roster...

Countryman Songo reacts to Bawumia’s promise to build six new stadia [Video]

Award-winning sports broadcaster Patrick Osei-Agyemang has responded to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's pledge to construct six new stadiums in newly created regions if elected president. During...

Henry steps down as France Under-21s boss

Thierry Henry has resigned from his position as France Under-21s manager after leading his country to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. The 47-year-old...

2024 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses coach grateful to govt and GFA for early arrival in Colombia

Black Princesses coach Yusif Basigi has commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the government for ensuring the team's early arrival in Colombia ahead...

Bawumia’s government to initiate “Operation Olympics Glory Programme” next year

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has already set his sights on Olympic glory for Ghana at the next...

Yussif Basigi: Black Princesses coach announces final squad for U-20 Women’s World Cup

Black Princesses coach Yussif Basigi has announced his final squad for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Colombia. The selected...

CAF Confed. Cup: It is not over yet – Nsoatreman FC coach after win over Elect Sport

Nsoatreman FC coach, Yaw Preko, has cautioned against complacency despite their impressive 3-0 victory over Elect Sport FC in the first leg of their...

NPP Manifesto: We will provide a bus for each Ghana Premier League club – Bawumia [Video]

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced bold steps by his government to directly support...

Sterling ‘has let team-mates down’, but Maresca faces ‘impossible job’

The inevitable problems of Chelsea's bloated squad started even before the season kicked off, with Raheem Sterling announcing his discontent an hour before their...

Mbappe’s Real Madrid La Liga debut ends in draw at Mallorca

Kylian Mbappe made his La Liga debut as defending champions Real Madrid were held by Mallorca on the opening day. The France captain scored on...

Conte apologises after opening Napoli defeat

Napoli manager Antonio Conte apologised to fans after their 3-0 defeat at Verona in his first game in charge. Dailon Livramento gave Verona the lead...

CAF CL: FC Samartex shocks Victoria United in first leg of prelims in Yaoundé

Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex, secured a hard-fought victory in their debut appearance in the CAF Champions League. The Timber Boys faced Cameroonian side,...

Man City open title defence with victory at Chelsea

Erling Haaland scored on his 100th Manchester City appearance as the Premier League champions began their title defence with a win against Chelsea at...

CAF Confed. Cup: Nsoatreman FC stuns Elect-Sport FC to record convincing win in first leg of prelims

Nsoatreman FC began their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup journey with a resounding 3-0 victory over Elect-Sport FC. The Ghana Premier League team welcomed the Chadian...

Brentford start season with late win over Palace

Brentford started their season with a narrow win over Crystal Palace, despite leaving out striker Ivan Toney over "transfer interest". Bryan Mbeumo scored Brentford's opener...

Sterling representatives want ‘clarity’ on Chelsea future

Raheem Sterling's representatives want "clarity" about the forward's future at Chelsea after he was left out of the squad for Sunday's Premier League opener...

Arsenal to consider selling Thomas Partey this summer

Arsenal is reportedly considering the sale of Thomas Partey this summer, according to Times Sports. The future of the Ghana midfielder at the Emirates Stadium...

PL: Scoring in opening day will give me confidence for upcoming games – Semenyo

Ghana international, Antoine Semenyo is eager to continue his goal-scoring form after netting in the opening match of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Semenyo struck...

Lewandowski double as Barca come from behind to beat Valencia

Barcelona began life under new boss Hansi Flick with a win at Valencia to kick off their La Liga campaign. Former Germany boss Flick's side were...

Champions Inter Milan held by Genoa on opening day

Inter Milan became the first Serie A champions to fail to win on the opening day of the next season since 2015 after conceding...