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2024/25 GHPL: Kotoko coach predicts a tough clash against Karela United in opener

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum is bracing for a challenging match against Karela United in the opening game of the 2024/25 Ghana...

How AshantiGold SC prevented clubs from signing me – Fatau Dauda reveals

Former goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda has revealed that AshantiGold SC's strategy of continuously increasing his salary deterred other clubs from securing his services. Dauda spent eight...

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people in the UK were tricked into paying money for non-existent Premier League football tickets last season, according to an estimate...

Atletico agree £81.5m deal for Man City’s Alvarez

Atletico Madrid have agreed an £81.5m deal to sign Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The fee is made up of an initial £64.4m (75m euros)...

Change needed to ‘protect’ academy players – Maresca

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has called on the Premier League to change their financial rules so clubs do not feel "compelled" to sell academy...

Caicedo lost ‘confidence’ over pressure of £115m price tag

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo says his first season at the club was "tough" and he lost confidence because of the pressure of his £115m...

Chelsea sound out deals for Osimhen or Omorodion in new striker search

Chelsea are targeting a new striker signing this summer and have explored moves for both Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion. Osimhen, 25,...

I hope to secure Premier League promotion with Coventry City – Brandon Thomas-Asante

Ghana international, Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on Premier League football with Coventry City. The 25-year-old striker joined the Sky Blues this summer from fellow...

Mateta leads France past Egypt and into Olympic final

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France fought back to beat 10-man Egypt 3-1 after extra time and reach the final of the men's Olympic...

Isaac Amoako named new Medeama SC goalkeeper’s trainer

Medeama Sporting Club has announced the appointment of Isaac Amoako as their new goalkeeper's coach. Amoako, a former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, has committed to a...

Paris Olympics: Spain beat Morocco to reach men’s football final

Spain reached the final of the men's Olympic football competition with a 2-1 comeback victory over Morocco. The 2020 silver medallists fell behind in the...

West Ham sign Dortmund striker Fullkrug for £27m

West Ham have signed Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund for £27m. The 31-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Werder Bremen last summer, scored 15...

Chelsea to face Braga or Servette in Europa Conference League

Chelsea have been drawn to face Braga or Servette in the Europa Conference League play-off round later this month. The Blues will feature in UEFA's...

PSG sign Benfica midfielder Neves in £60m deal

Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of Benfica midfielder Joao Neves in a deal worth up to £60m. The 19-year-old Portugal international, who had been linked...

Mbappe at Real won’t change Bellingham role – Ancelotti

Jude Bellingham's role at Real Madrid will not change following Kylian Mbappe's arrival, says manager Carlo Ancelotti. England midfielder Bellingham, 21, played in an advanced...

Gallagher agrees £33m Atletico Madrid move

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Atletico Madrid. The Blues had accepted a £33m offer from the Spanish side last week but there were significant...

Chelsea’s Guiu denies leaving Barca was about money

Chelsea’s new striker Marc Guiu says it was his "dream" to play in the Premier League and denied reports he left Barcelona for money. The...

Alvarez is ‘absolutely Man City’s player’

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described Julian Alvarez as "absolutely our player" as he deflected questions about the Argentina striker's future. Alvarez has been strongly...

Liverpool reject Southampton offer for Carvalho

Liverpool have rejected an offer worth about £15m from Southampton for Fabio Carvalho. It is believed Southampton have had a long-standing interest in the 21-year-old...

Olympic Games Paris 2024 preview, Monday 5 August

The Men’s Football semifinals, Triathlon action, 3x3 Basketball Gold Medal matches, as well as the continuing Athletics and Gymnastics programmes, will be the featured...

Haaland hat-trick gives Man City 4-2 win over Chelsea

A hat-trick from Erling Haaland helped Manchester City to a 4-2 pre-season win over error-prone Chelsea in Columbus. Haaland, 24, scored twice in the first...

Victor scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in US friendly

Pau Victor scored twice as Barcelona beat Spanish rivals and La Liga champions Real Madrid in a friendly in the United States of America. Real...

Liverpool cruise past Man Utd in friendly

Liverpool completed their three-match US tour with a 100% record as Arne Slot’s side eased to an impressive 3-0 win against Manchester United in...

Palace beat West Ham, Wolves win & Villa lose again

Aston Villa's finished their US tour having lost all three matches with a late Illian Hernandez strike inflicting defeat on Unai Emery's side at...

Asante Kotoko signs Berekum Chelsea’s Lord Amoah

Ghana Premier League heavyweights, Asante Kotoko, has officially announced the signing of right-back Lord Amoah. The Porcupine Warriors secured the transfer from fellow Premier League...

West Ham complete deal for Leeds forward Summerville

West Ham have signed Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds for a fee in excess of £25m plus add-ons. The 22-year-old has agreed a five-year...

Guardiola to do shorter team talks after £2m fine

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will make his half-time team talks shorter after the club were fined for repeatedly being late to...

Asante Kotoko extends The Hope Brand deal, release new home and away kits for 2024/25 GHPL season

Asante Kotoko has extended it deal with kit sponsor The Hope Brand ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Following the contract renewal with...

2024/25 football season will be fiercely competitive – GFA boss Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku is anticipating a fiercely competitive upcoming football season. The fixtures for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League has been...

Ugly scenes as France edge out Argentina in quarter-final

France set up an Olympic men's football semi-final with Egypt after beating Argentina 1-0 in a hostile quarter-final marred by ugly scenes at the...

Morocco storm into Olympic semi-finals with emphatic victory over USA

Morocco made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, reaching their first-ever men's football semi-final with a commanding 4-0 victory over the United States on...

Caf launches investigation into misconduct claims

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct within the organisation's secretariat. Caf said in a statement that the alleged...

West Ham agree £27m fee to sign Germany’s Fullkrug

West Ham have agreed a fee worth £27m to sign Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund. The 31-year-old scored 15 goals in 46 appearances...

Fulham sign Smith Rowe from Arsenal for club record fee

Fulham have announced the club record signing of Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m. While the Cottagers have not disclosed the total...

Newcastle approach Palace over Guehi deal

Newcastle United have approached Crystal Palace over a deal for England centre-back Marc Guehi. The 24-year-old played in six of England's seven games at Euro...

DStv Match of the week – Real Madrid v Barcelona, 4 August 2024

While the notion of a ‘friendly’ ‘El Clasico’ may be hard to wrap your head around, that’s exactly what DStv subscribers will be treated...

Revealed: Why Michael Essien’s move to Burnley in 1999 fell through

Former Burnley Chairman Brendan Flood has revealed that the club missed out on signing Michael Essien in 1999 due to wage issues. Essien, who gained...

The country has nothing for you – Rawlings’ message to Black Stars’ 1982 AFCON winning squad

Former Ghana international, Opoku Nti has revealed details about the Black Stars experience following their victory in the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

Fifa offers calendar talks to angry organisations

Fifa says it is happy to discuss the football calendar with the bodies threatening legal action. Last week the European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues in...

Fulham make £20m bid for Man Utd’s McTominay

Manchester United have received a second bid from Fulham, understood to be £20m, for midfielder Scott McTominay. It is anticipated United will reject the offer...