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2023 AFCON: Ghana’s chances of winning trophy rated

Ghana has 5.3% of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast according to Opta supercomputer.  The senior national team, the Black...

President Akufo Addo holds farewell dinner with Black Stars ahead of 2023 AFCON

President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his best wishes to the Ghana Black Stars ahead of the 34th edition...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool defender out for three weeks with knee injury

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out for "probably three weeks" with a knee injury, says assistant manager Pep Ljinders. The England international, 25,...

Alphonso Davies: Real Madrid want to sign Bayern Munich left-back for next season

Real Madrid want to add Bayern Munich and Canada left-back Alphonso Davies to their squad for next season. Davies, 23, has a contract until June...

Tottenham complete loan signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Germany striker Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig until the end of the season. The 27-year-old's move includes an option...

NBA round-up: Desmond Bane leads injury-hit Memphis Grizzlies to win over Dallas Mavericks

Desmond Bane scored 32 points to help the injury-hit Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-103. The Grizzlies went into the game without seven players...

Carabao Cup: Middlesbrough earn slender EFL Cup lead over Chelsea

Chelsea missed a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earned a slender advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at...

2023 AFCON: It will be tough for Ghana to win the trophy – Bernard Tekpetey

Ludogorets attacker, Bernard Tekpetey has predicted it will be difficult for the Black Stars to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Ghana, who are...

Why Richmond Lamptey did not feature against Namibia – Chris Hughton

Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton has explained why Richmond Lamptey did not play in the game against Namibia. According to him, he wanted to have...

2023 AFCON: Every coach is under pressure – Chris Hughton

Ghana coach, Chris Hughton says every coach is under pressure heading to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Hughton said this...

2023 AFCON: I expect Ghana to perform – Namibia coach

Namibia head coach, Collin Benjamin says he expects the Black Stars to perform at the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. He made...

2023 AFCON: Mohammed Kudus arrives in Kumasi to join Black Stars teammates [Video]

Mohammed Kudus has arrived in Kumasi to join his Black Stars teammates in camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The West...

Chris Hughton is ‘useless’ for sidelining Richmond Lamptey against Namibia – Dr Nyaho Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe has slammed Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton for his decision not to feature Richmond Lamptey...

2023 AFCON: Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria suffer another injury blow

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria's preparations. The...

Ian Maatsen: Chelsea defender agrees loan transfer to Borussia Dortmund

Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season. The deal does not include an option...

Sadio Mane weds lover [Photos]

Al-Nassr star, Sadio Mane, has reportedly married his partner, Aisha Tamba, in a lovely wedding ceremony in Dakar on Sunday, January 7, 2024. The wedding...

2023 AFCON: Fear grips Black Stars as Mohammed Kudus set to miss opening game

Mohammed Kudus could miss Ghana's opening game against Cape Verde on Sunday at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to his hamstring injury. The...

2023 AFCON: I am confident we will do well in Ivory Coast despite Namibia draw – Chris Hughton

Black Stars coach Chris Hughton is convinced his side will perform well at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament despite their porous performance against...

FA Cup draw: Tottenham to face holders Man City in fourth round

Tottenham will host holders Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Chelsea face title contenders Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in another...

Thierry Henry says he had depression throughout his playing career

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he "must have been in depression" during his playing career. The 46-year-old scored a club-record 228 goals in 377...

Asamoah Gyan, other African legends first to sign up for CAF Ambassadors Program

African football legends El Hadji Diouf, Asamoah Gyan, Ahmed Hassan and Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha are the first names to be signed up in the...

Top 5 Young Players to watch at the 2023 AFCON

The 34th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off in a few days in Côte d'Ivoire. As in...

‘Poor and uninspired’ Black Stars held by Namibia in a pre-AFCON friendly

The Black Stars of Ghana played have been held by Namibia in a preparatory game ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. In...

Franz Beckenbauer: German football legend dies aged 78

German and World Cup football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died, aged 78. The German defender - nicknamed "Der Kaiser" because of his sublime talent -...

Victor Osimhen has qualities to ‘thrive’ in Premier League, says Emmanuel Adebayor

Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor believes African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen possesses all the attributes required to "thrive" in...

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag says it is ‘easier to play at almost any other team’

Erik ten Hag says players should not be put off by the experience of Donny van de Beek at Old Trafford and claims it...

Ghana hosts Namibia in a pre-AFCON friendly game today

The Black Stars of Ghana will face Namibia in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly game later today at the Baba Yara Stadium. Chris Hughton...

2023 AFCON: We are aiming to progress from the group stage – Chris Hughton

Ghana coach, Chris Hughton has revealed that they are determined to go past the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

MTN FA Cup R32: Medeama beaten as Asante Kotoko and Chelsea march on

The round of 32 games of the 2023/24 MTN FA Cup have produced some exciting results at the various stadia with a game left...

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023

The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off on January 13 in the...

At least 10 teams can win Cup of Nations – Morocco coach Regragui

Walid Regragui, the mastermind behind the stunning success of 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco, says "at least 10 teams can win the Africa Cup...

2023 AFCON: Black Stars hold training at Baba Yara Stadium for pre-Namibia friendly tie

The Black Stars on Sunday held a final training session at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ahead of their friendly match against Namibia. https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1744091029395943897 Ghana will host...

2023 AFCON: Mohammed Kudus arrives in Ghana for pre-camping

Mohammed Kudus has finally touched down in Ghana to link up with the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...

Liverpool stand firm to knock Arsenal out of FA Cup

Jakub Kiwior's own goal and a late Luis Diaz strike gave Liverpool victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup third-round tie at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal...

Serie A: 10-man Napoli succumb to Torino’s charge in 3-0 rampage

Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered another setback as they lost 3-0 at Torino on Sunday, with strikes by Antonio Sanabria, Nikola Vlasic and...

Bristol City hold West Ham to force FA Cup replay

Championship side Bristol City earned a deserved draw against West Ham at London Stadium to force an FA Cup third-round replay. The Hammers wasted little...

Forest avoid upset in draw with League One Blackpool

Premier League Nottingham Forest face a replay against League One Blackpool after coming from behind to avoid defeat in the FA Cup third round. Forest...

FA Cup: De Bruyne returns as Man City thrash Huddersfield

Kevin de Bruyne made his return to competitive football for the first time since August as Manchester City began their defence of the FA...

2023 AFCON: Black Stars hold final training at Abrankese, Dr Kwame Kyei praised

The Black Stars concluded their final training session at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese on Saturday, January 6, 2024, marking the...

Black Stars will win 2023 AFCON – Henry Asante Twum

Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has confidently declared that the Black Stars are poised to secure victory...