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Uganda to withdraw from 2022 CHAN tournament

Uganda will withdraw from the African Nations Championships (CHAN) because of a row over government funding, the president of the Federation of Uganda Football...

2022 WC: Jose Mourinho praises ‘incredible’ Morocco after Portugal’s win

AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho has lauded Morocco's tactics and fighting spirit following their inspired performance at the 2022 World Cup, Qatar. The Atlas...

Royal Air Maroc plans 30 flights for Moroccan fans ahead of World Cup semis

Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc will operate 30 special flights to carry soccer fans from Casablanca to Doha for the country’s Wednesday World Cup semifinal...

2022 World Cup: Argentina v Croatia preview

Lionel Messi's presence will give Argentina a "special advantage" against Croatia in their World Cup semi-final, says defender Nicolas Tagliafico. Argentina's progress to Tuesday's match...

I was stunned with my debut Black Stars call up – Elisha Owusu

Elisha Owusu has told Joy Prime's Star Connect that he was left astonished when he received his first call to play for the Black Stars. The...

World Cup referee sent home after being slammed by Lionel Messi and Argentina

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz will not be assigned any further games at the 2022 World Cup and will now return home. Lahoz took charge...

We cannot be compared to Ghana and Morocco – South Africa FA president

South Africa Football Association president, Danny Jordaan, says Bafana Bafana cannot be compared to the likes of Ghana and Morocco. Both the Black Stars and...

World Cup 2022: England players head home after France quarter-final defeat

Captain Harry Kane said England would use their defeat by France to be “mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge” as they headed...

Neymar shares private WhatsApp messages with teammates after Brazil quit threat

Neymar has shared WhatsApp conversations with several of his Brazil international teammates “without their permission” after the side’s World Cup exit. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar...

It was a good exercise – Slavko Matic after Hearts of Oak defeat to Black Galaxies

Slavko Matic has praised his Hearts of Oak side despite their defeat against the Black Galaxies on Sunday. As part of preparations for the 2023...

Countryman Songo wins big [Photos]

Award-winning sports presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang, popularly known as Countryman Songo, has retained the spotlight at the 2022 Radio and Television Personality (RTP) awards. He was...

Laryea Kingston gets national team appointment

Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, has been named as the assistant coach for the Black Starlets. Veteran trainer, Abdul Karim Zito has been named as...

Ex-GFA chairman wants Chris Hughton named as new Black Stars coach

Hearts of Oak board member, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the current leadership of the FA to appoint Chris Hughton as the new...

Ex-Hearts of Oak boss Samuel Boadu named new Black Satellites coach

Former Hearts of Oak coach, Samuel Boadu, has been appointed as the new Black Satellites head coach. The former Accra Hearts of Oak and Medeama...

Black Stars midfielder Kofi Kyereh gifted Hearts of Oak jersey

Black Stars midfielder, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, has been gifted a Hearts of Oak jersey.  The SC Freiburg ace was at the Ghana Soccer Centre of Excellence...

Cristiano Ronaldo tight lipped on his future as World Cup dream ends

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was coy about his international future as he responded to his side's World Cup exit following defeat by Morocco. The 37-year-old...

Adidas reveals official match ball of the Fifa World Cup 2022 finals

On Sunday, adidas revealed Al Hilm – the official match ball for the semifinals and the final of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022....

2022 World Cup: Harry Kane misses crucial penalty as France crash out England

Harry Kane equalled England’s all-time scoring record but missed a crucial penalty as the Three Lions’ World Cup dream ended at the quarter-final stage...

2022 World Cup: Check out Elon Musk’s heartwarming message to Morocco after beating Portugal

Owner and CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, has congratulated Morocco for their hard-fought win against Portugal in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The...

NSA leadership visits Black Stars captain Andre Ayew

National Sports Authority Board Chairman, Boyoyo Seth, has paid a courtesy call on Black Stars skipper, Andre Ayew. This comes following Ghana's elimination from...

Ronaldo left crying like a baby after World Cup elimination by Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo was left crying like a newborn baby after Portugal crashed out of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup following its defeat to Morocco. Striker...

Andre Ayew prays with National Chief Imam [Video]

Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his residence at Fadama, Accra. The...

Asamoah Gyan recounts meeting Suarez after 2010 World Cup handball incident

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed he met Luis Suarez during his playing days in the English Premier League after the 2010 World Cup...

World Cup: Morocco stun Portugal to reach historic semi-finals

Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-finals and ended the hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored the...

Ronaldo never told me he wanted to leave Man Utd, says Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag only discovered Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Manchester United when he saw the interview where the Portuguese forward said he had...

World Cup 2022: Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as head coach Tite steps down

Neymar said he "cannot 100% guarantee" he will continue playing for Brazil after their World Cup exit, while coach Tite confirmed he will step...

2022 World Cup: We have all Africa and Arabia behind us – Morocco coach

Morocco coach Walid Regragui says his side feels the support of all African and Arabic people as they aim to make World Cup history. Morocco...

I will invest $1bn in Ghana football if I am elected president – Kofi Akpaloo

The founder and the leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akaploo, has pledged to invest $1 billion into local football if voted...

I suspect Ghana qualified for 2022 World Cup with ‘juju’ – Nigeria defender

Nigeria centre-back, Leon Balogun, believes juju may have been involved in Ghana's qualification to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The four-time African champions edged the...

Martinez heroics help Argentina into World Cup semis after penalty win over Netherlands 

Argentina’s dream of clinching a first World Cup since 1986 remains alive after overcoming the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to seal their place...

Details: Brazil out of World Cup as Croatia win on penalties

Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia kept their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals. Croatia, beaten...

World Cup 2022: Neymar equals Pele’s ‘official’ Brazil scoring record

Neymar has equalled Brazil legend Pele's 'official' goalscoring record of 77 for the men's national team with his goal against Croatia at the World...

Tite leaves role as Brazil head coach after World Cup elimination

Tite says he "goes in peace" in confirming he is stepping down as Brazil head coach after Croatia knocked them out of the World...

Official: Qatar 2022 Non-exclusive radio right

The Multimedia Group Limited will be unable to bring the live radio commentary of the quarterfinal games of the ongoing 2022 World Cup in...

2022 World Cup experience was great – Black Stars defender Baba Rahman

Ghana defender, Baba Rahman, says playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with the Black Stars was a nice experience. The Chelsea loanee started the...

GFA signs MoU with Saudi Arabian Football Federation

The Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Ajax is getting small for Kudus Mohammed – Ghana striker Inaki Williams

Ghana forward, Inaki Williams, says Ajax is becoming too small for Mohammed Kudus following his exploits at the 2022 World Cup. The 22-year-old attracted interest from...

Even Germany are out – GFA ExCO member defends Black Stars World Cup elimination

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association , Dr Tony Aubynn, says it is not a disgrace despite Black Stars' elimination from the...

Gianni Infantino: FIFA president on ‘best group stage ever’ at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Gianni Infantino has hailed the opening stages of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the ‘best ever’, following dramatic matches across all eight groups,...

Clinton Opoku returns to Kotoko training after 11 months layoff

Asante Kotoko sensation Clinton Opoku has resumed training after a lengthy layoff, the club has confirmed on Thursday. The 19-year-old has been sidelined since January...