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We are not scared of FC Samartex – Asante Kotoko coach

Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum says he is unfazed by the impressive performance of Samartex FC ahead of the upcoming encounter...

La Liga Preview: Athletic Bilbao host Granada as Real Madrid clash with Barcelona

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, better known as ‘El Clasico’, will burn brightest for Round 32 of the 2023-24 La Liga season. DStv...

Premier League Preview: Wolves clash with Arsenal as Liverpool travel to Fulham

This weekend’s Premier League action will feature only seven matches from Round 34 – due to the FA Cup semifinals – but there is...

Serie A Preview: Empoli host Napoli as AC Milan clash with Inter Milan

The Derby della Madonnina, pitting AC Milan against Internazionale in one of European football’s most famous rivalries, will take centre stage in Round 33...

FA Cup Preview: Man City host Chelsea as Coventry City clash with Man Utd

Wembley Stadium awaits as four teams chase a place in the FA Cup final, with Manchester City taking on Chelsea and Coventry City looking...

Man Utd: Bastian Schweinsteiger says Jose Mourinho banned him from training

Former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he was banned from first-team training by manager Jose Mourinho during his time at Manchester United. Schweinsteiger, 39, made 31...

Champions League and Europa League: How England ended up with no semi-finalists in top two competitions

For only the third time in the 21st century, England has no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League -...

Europa League: Marseille beat Benfica in shootout to reach semis

Marseille are through to the Europa League semi-finals after beating Benfica 4-2 on penalties at the Stade Velodrome. Substitute Faris Moumbagna scored the only goal...

Roma see off AC Milan to reach Europa League semis

Roma progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico. Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring for the hosts...

West Ham out of Europe after Leverkusen draw

West Ham bowed out of the Europa League at London Stadium as Jeremie Frimpong's late leveller denied David Moyes' side the consolation of becoming...

Liverpool’s Europa League hopes ended by Atalanta

Liverpool's hopes of ending Jurgen Klopp's reign with a European trophy are over after they failed to overturn a first-leg deficit against Atalanta. The Reds...

Aston Villa reach Conference League semi-finals

Aston Villa are through to a major European semi-final for the first time since 1982 after squeezing past Lille on penalties in the UEFA...

Laryea Kingston appointed Black Starlets head coach

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, as the head coach of the Black Starlets. Kingston, who...

I am expecting something better from you against FC Samartex – Otumfuo tells Kotoko players

The life patron of Asante Kotoko, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has charged the playing body to get better results against FC...

Bernardo Silva penalty: Did Kepa help Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin make crucial save?

One of many talking points to come from Real Madrid knocking Manchester City out of the Champions League quarter-final was Bernardo Silva's weak penalty...

Europa League Preview: West Ham host Leverkusen as Atalanta clash with Liverpool

Can Liverpool thrive in Bergamo, will Roma make the most of home advantage against AC Milan, and how will Bayer Leverkusen cope with a...

FA Cup replays to be scrapped from the first round onwards in 2024-25

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition. All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will also be...

Mohammed Kudus tipped to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender, Jose Enrique, believes that Mohammed Kudus could step into Mohamed Salah's shoes at Anfield as speculation about the Egyptian's departure continues...

Our performance has been disappointing – Hearts of Oak Board member

Hearts of Oak Board Member, Vincent Sowah Odotei, has acknowledged the disappointing performance of the team in the ongoing 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League season. The...

Champions League semi-final draw confirmed & when games will be played

There we have it, the four sides advancing to the Champions League semi-finals have been decided. First to seal their spot in the final four...

Europa League: If we fail, let’s do it in most beautiful way – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are still "1,000% focused" on the Europa League as they go into the second leg of their quarter-final at Atalanta...

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal need ‘support and love’ after Champions League exit

Mikel Arteta says he must show his Arsenal side "support and love" after Bayern Munich knocked them out of the Champions League. Joshua Kimmich's second-half...

Erling Haaland & Kevin de Bruyne ‘could not continue’, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says top goalscorer Erling Haaland and playmaker Kevin de Bruyne both asked to come off before his side were...

Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus ordered to pay their ex-striker £8.3m in wages owed

Juventus have been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3m in owed wages by an Italian court. Ronaldo, 39, agreed to defer wages when football in Italy was...

Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to book semis berth

Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at...

Arsenal exit Champions League after Bayern Munich defeat

Arsenal made a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a euphoric atmosphere at Allianz Arena. Joshua...

Make things better – Ex-Asante Kotoko striker tells players

Former Asante Kotoko striker, Franck Mbella Etouga, has called on the players to embrace accountability and work towards enhancing the club's fortunes. His words come...

Black Stars drums used at 2022 World Cup added to FIFA museum

The world football governing body, FIFA has added the drum used by the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to its...

Angry Kotoko fans storm Adako Jachie to prevent team from training

Angry Asante Kotoko fans stormed the Adako Jachie training grounds on Tuesday to prevent the team from holding their mandatory training session. The fans demanded...

Naby Keita: Werder Bremen suspend midfielder until end of season

Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been suspended by Werder Bremen until the end of the season and given a "substantial fine" after refusing...

Asante Kotoko fans urged to be patient with Prosper Narteh Ogum

Former Asante Kotoko attacker, Emmanuel Gyamfi has urged fans of the club to be patience and support head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum during a challenging period...

We want two Trebles in a row – Man City’s Silva

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva says winning the Treble for a second consecutive year is an "inspiration and motivation". City won the Premier League, Champions...

Kylian Mbappe: Will France striker help Paris St-Germain to elusive Champions League trophy?

There comes a time when superstar players have to step up and deliver for their team. Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe may already be considered...

Barcelona 1-4 PSG (4-6 agg): Xavi unhappy with ‘really bad’ referee on chaotic night

Barcelona had a two-goal aggregate lead and were seemingly in control in Spain until it all turned to chaos. A "disaster performance" from the referee,...

Victor Boniface: Nigeria striker’s rise to Bundesliga glory with Bayer Leverkusen

A rollercoaster season for Victor Boniface hit new heights when he scored the opening goal in a 5-0 victory that sealed a first Bundesliga title for...

UCL: Dortmund edge Atletico in thriller to reach semis

Borussia Dortmund reached their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years by producing a superb second-half comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate. Having...

Mbappe helps PSG to Champions League semi-finals with win over Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The...

Bayern Munich: Harry Kane says season will be failure if they fail to win Champions League

Harry Kane says Bayern Munich's season will be a failure if they do not win the Champions League. Bayern host Arsenal on Wednesday in their...

Asamoah Gyan names toughest defender he played against

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has singled out Italian football legend, Fabio Cannavaro, as the most formidable opponent he encountered during his illustrious...

2023/24 GHPL: Dreams FC struggling due to bad officiating – Karim Zito

Dreams FC coach, Karim Zito, has attributed his team's challenges in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League to bad officiating. Currently holding the 14th position on the league...