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Pele’s five great World Cup goals

Pele, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, died aged 82 on Thursday in his native Brazil. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at five...

Moment Abedi Pele met Brazil legend pops up after his demise

A photo of Ghana football legend, Abedi Pele and Brazil football legend, Pele arguably the greatest player ever, has popped up online. This comes hours...

Ghana legend Abedi Pele breaks silence on Pele’s death

Ghana football legend, Abedi Pele, has paid a tribute to Brazil football icon, Pele. The Santos legend was confirmed dead at the age of 82...

Check out meaning behind ‘Pele’ as his real name is revealed

Pele has passed away at the age of 82. Check out meaning behind 'Pele' as his real name is revealed A football legend, one...

Down Memory Lane: Pele’s visit to Ghana in 1969

On the 6th February 1969, Accra Hearts of Oak were held to a 2-2 drawn game by a Pele-led Santos FC of Brazil in...

Akufo-Addo mourns Pele

President Nana Akufo-Addo has joined the football fraternity and the rest of the world to mourn Brazilian football legend, Pele. President Akufo-Addo like many has...

Mahama pays glowing tribute to Pele

Former President John Mahama has extended commiserations to the family of Brazilian football legend, Pele following his demise. Mr Mahama has lauded Pele was...

Round of 32 for 2022/23 FA Cup draw to be held on Tuesday

The draw for the Round of 32 of the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Conference...

Akufo-Addo mourns Brazil football legend Pele

Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid an emotional tribute to Brazil legend, Pele. The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday, December 29,...

Cristiano Ronaldo completes move Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. The Portugal captain, 37, is a free agent after leaving...

Benzema double against Valladolid sends Real Madrid to top of La Liga table

Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with an unconvincing 2-0 win against 10-man Real Valladolid. Inside the first 15 minutes, Madrid were denied a...

PL: Faes scores two own goals as Liverpool beat Leicester City

Wout Faes scored two own goals as Liverpool came from behind to beat Leicester in their final Premier League game of 2022. The Foxes made...

Medeama SC part ways with David Duncan after four months in charge

Ghana Premier League side, Medeama SC, have mutually parted ways with head coach, David Duncan after just four months in charge. The former Black Stars...

Preview of La Liga Round of 15 games

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 15 action from the 2022-23 La Liga, with matches scheduled to run from...

Morocco threaten to boycott 2023 CHAN tournament

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) has said it will withdraw from their defence of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria unless they...

Mbappe rescues PSG on return as Neymar sent off

Kylian Mbappe rescued victory for Paris St-Germain as his late penalty snatched a win over Strasbourg in his first game since losing the World...

PL: Haaland hits double as Man City beat Leeds United

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals in a season as Manchester City overcame a stubborn Leeds to reduce...

Liverpool announce Cody Gapko signing from PSV

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven. The deal for Gakpo, who has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract, is reportedly worth £37m...

Chelsea complete signing of David Datro Fofana from Molde FK

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker David Datro Fofana ahead of the January transfer window. The 20-year-old will join Chelsea on January 1 from...

Preview of 2022/23 GPL matchday 10 games

The 202/23 Ghana Premier League matchday 10 games return today at the various stadia across the country with some exciting fixtures. At the Red Bull...

Missing 2022 World Cup drove me mad – Haaland

Erling Haaland said missing out on the World Cup was an “irritation and motivation” that drove him “a bit mad” after becoming the first...

World football pays tribute to Brazil legend Pele

Many around the globe were hit with the unfortunate news after Brazil great, Pele was confirmed dead on Thursday, December 29. In recent years, he...

Confirmed: Brazil legend Pele is dead

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, he is credited with...

Mohammed Kudus honoured with ambassadorial role at Nima

Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, has been named as an ambassador of Nima following his rise to prominence in recent years. The 22-year-old grew up...

Preview of PL Round of 18 games: Liverpool host Leicester City as Arsenal head to Brighton

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 18 action from the 2022-23 Premier League, with matches scheduled to run from...

Black Galaxies beat Egypt U-20 in pre-CHAN friendly 

The Black Galaxies of Ghana on Tuesday, December 27, defeated Egypt’s U-20 side as part of their preparations ahead of the 2023 CHAN tournament.  Sylvester...

Christopher Nettey leaves Asante Kotoko

Defender Christopher Nettey has announced his departure from Asante Kotoko after four years. The 24-year-old has been a key figure for the side following his...

Ghana’s Alexander Djiku escapes punishment over betting

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has had a one-match betting ban reduced to a suspended sentence following an appeal by his club side, FC Strasbourg. The 28-year-old...

PL: Chelsea cruise over Bournemouth to revive top four hopes

Chelsea boosted their top-four hopes as they resumed their Premier League season with a comfortable victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Having failed to score...

PL: Rashford scores as Manchester United edge Nottingham Forest

Goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred gave Manchester United all three points against Nottingham Forest. Erik Ten Hag's side now sit just one...

PL: Spurs fight back to secure point at Brentford

Harry Kane scored in the first Premier League match since the World Cup as Tottenham fought back from 2-0 down to draw with Brentford. The...

PL: Wolves off bottom with 95th-minute winner at Everton

Rayan Ait-Nouri scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Wolves came from behind to win at fellow strugglers Everton and move off the bottom of...

PL: Fulham ease past nine-man Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira called his side's defeat by Fulham at Selhurst Park "one of his worst days" in charge of the club. Bobby...

PL: Mo Salah on target as Liverpool beat Aston Villa

Mohamed Salah was on target as Liverpool bolstered their top-four hopes with a convincing 3-1 win at Aston Villa in their first Premier League...

PL: Arsenal fight back to beat West Ham to extend lead

Arsenal underlined their title credentials by producing a second-half fightback to beat West Ham and move seven points clear at the top as the...

Liverpool reach agreement to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven

Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with PSV Eindhoven to sign Netherlands international forward Cody Gakpo in January. The agreed fee is between €40 to €50million and the...

There was no valid reason for my exclusion – Joseph Paintsil blasts Otto Addo over World Cup snub

Joseph Paintsil has criticized former Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, saying he was not given a valid reason for exclusion from Ghana's 2022 World...

CHAN 2023: Awako, Barnieh & Abagna lead Black Galaxies

Coach Annor Walker and the Technical team of the Black Galaxies have confirmed Gladson Awako as captain of the side. The Hearts of Oak midfielder...

Preview of PL Round 17 games: Leicester City host Newcastle as Man City travel to Leeds

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 17 action from the 2022-23 Premier League, with matches scheduled to run from...

Messi, PSG reach agreement on new contract

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain, says BBC Sport's Guillem Balague. Messi, 35, who...