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2026 WC: FIFA President welcomes IFAB consultation to improve player behaviour

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed The International Football Association Board’s (The IFAB) decision to examine how to improve player behaviour and increase respect...

The best action on SuperSport this week – 3 – 9 March

SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another incredible week of sport from around the world, headlined by the Fifth Round of the FA Cup,...

Real Madrid beaten at home by Getafe for second successive loss

Real Madrid missed the chance to move within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Martin Satriano's spectacular strike gave Getafe a shock...

Mbappe has knee sprain with no surgery planned

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain and will not have surgery at this stage. The 27-year-old France international...

Leeds say boos during Ramadan pause ‘disappointing’

Leeds United have said loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday's match at...

How can football’s lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Holding, wrestling, battling ... call it what you will. Corner kicks in the Premier League are becoming dominated by it. More goals are being scored,...

‘Clubs refused to look at me after my crash’ – Antonio on Qatar move

Michail Antonio says he had to "swallow his ego" after his near‑fatal car crash as he prepares to make his first club appearance in...

Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy – Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says most Premier League games are no longer a "joy to watch" and his "football heart doesn't like" the emphasis on...

Lord Amoah to miss extended period after ACL injury

Deputy Asante Kotoko captain Lord Amoah faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during last week’s Ghana Premier...

Owusu unfazed by calls for dismissal after Kotoko draw

Interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu says he remains unfazed by growing calls for his dismissal following Asante Kotoko’s latest setback in the Ghana...

Black Queens to proceed with Pink Ladies Cup tournament amid tensions

The Ghana Black Queens will continue competing in the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates despite escalating regional tensions, the team’s...

Ghana Mission in UAE visit Black Queens camp amid tensions

Officials from the Ghana Mission in the United Arab Emirates visited the Black Queens’ camp as the team competes in the ongoing Pink Ladies...

2026 WC: We are aiming to stay until the last game, says Sports Minister Kofi Adams

The Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has declared that Ghana is aiming for the final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to...

No player holds guaranteed place in Black Stars squad – Ex-GFA Veep

Former George Afriyie has stressed that no player holds a guaranteed place in the Black Stars squad. His comments come amid reports that European-born talents,...

It’s tough but I am embracing it – Semenyo on life at Manchester City

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo is gradually settling into life at Manchester City after making a strong start since his January move from AFC Bournemouth. The...

Antoine Semenyo is a fabulous player – Owen Hargreaves

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has praised Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo for his versatility and attacking prowess, saying he thoroughly enjoys watching the...

His impact has been really good – Guardiola on Semenyo’s start at Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo following another decisive display in the Premier League. Semenyo, who joined the...

GFA, Sports Ministry assure Black Queens of support amid Middle East tensions

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has held talks with the Black Queens to reassure the squad amid rising tensions in...

2026 WC: Additional Black Stars technical staff will only be paid per-diems and bonuses – Sports Minister confirms

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the newly appointed members of the Black Stars technical team will not receive...

2026 WC: Strengthening Black Stars technical team a right call – Sports Minister

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong support for the Ghana Football Association’s recent expansion of the Black Stars’ technical team...

2026 WC: Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi must be included in Black Stars squad – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has called for the inclusion of England-born forwards Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the...

Antoine Semenyo says he can sense Manchester City’s shift into title-winning mentality

Antoine Semenyo may be just weeks into his Manchester City career, but the forward says he can already feel the winners of six of...

League of Chaos: The new Champions League delivers drama like never before

If the aim of the revamped UEFA Champions League format was to inject unpredictability, spectacle and sustained drama into Europe’s elite competition, then the...

Red cards for players covering mouths – Infantino

Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino, the president of football's world governing...

Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months

In little over 100 days, the United States will co-host a football World Cup that Iran have qualified for. On Saturday, the US attacked Iran as part...

Prestianni’s Benfica career ‘over’ if abuse proven

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if he is guilty of racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Prestianni,...

‘Ugly’ or ‘beautiful’? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again

Another day, another set-piece masterclass from Arsenal. The Premier League leaders were far from their best in a tight 2-1 win against Chelsea but two goals from well-worked...

Referee halts La Liga game under racism protocol

Sunday's La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol was paused for three minutes under Uefa's racism protocol, the match referee has indicated in his...

2025/26 GHPL MD24 wrap: GoldStars beat Hearts of Oak to go second as Dreams stun Aduana

Matchday 24 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League concluded across the country over the weekend, delivering pivotal results at both ends of the table. The...

Arsenal beat Chelsea to restore five-point lead at top

Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on...

Sesko nets winner as Man Utd beat 10-man Palace to go third

Manchester United fought back to beat 10-man Crystal Palace and go third in the Premier League amid penalty controversy and a contentious red card...

Welbeck on target as Brighton heap pressure on Forest

Danny Welbeck grabbed his 10th Premier League goal of the season as Brighton beat Nottingham Forest to claim back-to-back wins for the first time...

Spurs lose at Fulham as winless league run extends to 10

Relegation-threatened Tottenham's miserable 2026 continued as their winless run extended to 10 league games with Fulham gaining a deserved victory to boost their hopes...

Antoine Semenyo scores to propel Manchester City to a hard-fought win at Leeds

Antoine Semenyo kept his high-flying start at Manchester City going by scoring an all-important goal in their hard-fought win against Leeds United.  City were hosted...

Pink Ladies Cup: Black Queens beat Hong Kong 4-0 in opener

The Black Queens of Ghana made a commanding start to their 2026 Pink Ladies Cup campaign, sweeping aside Hong Kong with a resounding 4-0...

Wider VAR scope and more countdowns for World Cup

Corners and second yellow cards will be added to the scope of the video assistant referee (VAR) for this summer's World Cup. Measures to address...

Barry scores late winner as Everton stun Newcastle

Substitute Thierno Barry scored a dramatic late winner as Everton stunned Newcastle United in the Premier League to maintain their push for a European...

Brentford survive Burnley comeback in seven-goal thriller

Relegation-threatened Burnley mounted a stirring comeback to overturn a 3-0 deficit, but were denied a remarkable point as Mikkel Damsgaard struck a dramatic 93rd‑minute...

Liverpool put five past West Ham to move fifth

A clinical Liverpool performance helped them beat battling West Ham in the Premier League and move level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United. The hosts...

Lamine Yamal hits first hat-trick in Barcelona win

Lamine Yamal scored a landmark first hat-trick of his career as Barcelona beat Villarreal to ensure they will stay top of La Liga. The 18-year-old...