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Bafana Bafana coach sacked!

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South African Football Association (SAFA), Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe, has announced the dismissal of the senior national team coach,...

UEFA approves five substitutes rule for Euro 2020

Five substitutes will be allowed at this summer's Euro 2020, UEFA announced on Wednesday, as football continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. In a...

Hearts, Medeama and Karela fined for flouting Covid-19 protocols

The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has fined Accra Hearts of Oak, Medeama SC and Karela United for flouting the match-day...

I have turned down six coaching opportunities – Ex-Ghana coach

Former Ghana coach, James Akwasi Appiah, has revealed that he has turned down multiple offers to be in the dugout.  The 61-year-old has not been...

Buffon given one-match ban for blasphemy

Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has been suspended for ‘blasphemy’ during the match against Parma and thus misses the Turin derby. The veteran goalkeeper has been...

Kotoko, Inter Allies granted permission to change home venues

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Asante Kotoko SC will play its home matches at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium for the...

Ex-Asante Kotoko coach to demand compensation after accident

Former Asante Kotoko coach, Steven Pollack, has hinted he will take legal action against the club over unpaid accident compensation. After a Ghana Premier League...

NDC and NPP must help Black Stars to succeed, says ex-GFA veep

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has called for togetherness from the football fraternity to create an enabling environment...

Akonnor speaks on Black Stars call-ups ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Ghana coach CK Akonnor has stated they are going to be measured in bringing new players into the team as the 2022 World Cup...

Algerian club signs Joseph Esso from Dreams FC

Another Ghana Premier League star has moved to the Algerian top-flight league after Joseph Esso signed a three-year contract with MC Alger from Dreams...

Ghanaian referee collapses while officiating 2021 AfconQ game

Ghanaian referee, Charles Bulu, collapsed while officiating the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Ivory Coast and Ethiopia. The game was staged...

2020/21 GHPL: GFA releases list of clubs to admit fans

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a list of clubs that will be allowed to admit fans into their respective stadia following their...

GFA urged to plan for upcoming Africa Nations Cup

Tema Youth president, Wilfred Kweku Osei, popularly known as Palmer, has advised the Ghana Football Association and the Black Stars Management Committee to plan...

GFA supports premier, division one clubs [Photos]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has purchased office equipment for all premier and division one clubs. These equipment include computers, printers and turbonet for internet...

Ghana can win 2021 Afcon with unity – Coach Opeele Boateng

Former Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Opeele Boateng, has said the Black Stars can end the country's 38 years trophyless jinx in Cameroon. Ghana, a four-time...

Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Record goalscorer Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club has announced. The 32-year-old striker's contract expires at the...

Division Two sides benefit from chairman Atikpo’s kindness

Member of the Council of State representing the Oti Region, The Hon Richard K. Atikpo has donated sets of footballs and jerseys to two...

Photo of Akufo-Addo as footballer pops up

An old photo of President Nana Akufo-Addo, which has popped up on his 77th birthday, confirms he is indeed a lover of football. The photo...

I am ready to assist Dorcas Toffey at Proud United – NDC Women’s Organiser

National Women's Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Hannah Bissiw, has expressed her readiness to offer her support to Dorcas Nda-Affo Toffey, the...

Baba Rahman needs support, not criticisms – Akonnor

Ghana head coach, Charles Akonnor, has jumped to the defence of left back Baba Rahman after the final set of qualifiers against South Africa...

New Kotoko coach targets Champions League final

Newly appointed Asante Kotoko head coach, Mariano Barreto, has said his decision to join the club is to guide the side to the Caf...

DOL: GFA bans Wamanafo Town Park indefinitely after assault on referees

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has banned the Wamanafo Town Park indefinitely with immediate effect. This decision was taken following assaults...

Brazilian striker begins training with Asante Kotoko

Brazilian striker Michael Vinicius trained with his Asante Kotoko teammates for the first time on Monday ahead of the Ghana Premier League second round. Vinicius...

Barbara Ayisi chairs Women’s Super Cup LOC

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast North, Barbara Ayisi, has been appointed as Chairperson for the Women’s Premier League Super Cup’s Local...

Sad: Referees beaten mercilessly by fans of Mighty Royals [Photos]

Fans of Division One League side, Mighty Royals, have mercilessly beaten up Referee Niatire Suntuo Aziz and his assistants Suleman Mohammed and Yakubu Abdul...

He is a no-nonsense coach – Kotoko players cautioned after Barreto’s appointment

Kumasi Asante Kotoko players have been urged to stay disciplined under new head coach, Mariano Barreto or they will be out from the team. The...

2021 AfconQ: Awako and Ganiu’s performance lauded by Bernhard Lippert

Bernhard Lippert, Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association, has lauded Gladson Awako and Ismail Abdul Ganiu following their performance against Sao Tome. The pair,...

Ghana FA Technical Director aims at ending 38 years Afcon trophy drought after qualification

Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association , Bernhard Lippert, has reiterated that he will do anything in his power to ensure the Black...

Bafana Bafana fail to qualify for Afcon after Sudan defeat

South Africa failed to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Sudan on Sunday in their final Group C...

2021 AfconQ: Akonnor credits Kwesi Appiah after finishing in style

Ghana coach, C.K. Akonnor, has credited his former boss, Kwesi Appiah after the Black Stars finished their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

Jean-Pierre Adams: The footballer who has been in coma since 1982

Jean-Pierre Adams may not be a name that many football fans are overly familiar with, but everyone who loves the sport should be aware...

2021 AfconQ: Stars finish campaign on a high note with a win over Sao Tome

The Black Stars wrapped up their successful 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Sao Tome and Principe at...

2021 AfconQ: Stars look to end campaign with Sao Tome win

Ghana will face off with Sao Tome and Principe in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification Group C match at the Ohene...

Teenage referee blows Zambia away

A teenage referee has caught the eyes of Zambian football enthusiasts with his skill as the main match official. Raphael Mbotela, 16, has been refereeing...

Chelsea star Reece and Man Utd’s Lauren James become first brother and sister to play for England

In the case of the James clan, it's very much about keeping it in the family. Last year, Reece and Lauren James made history when...

Asante Kotoko’s Brazilian striker arrives in Ghana

Brazilian forward, Michael Vinícius Silva de Morais, has arrived in Ghana to begin his Ghana Premier League career with Asante Kotoko. The 28-year-old arrived in...

Arsenal legend quits social media over racism, bullying

Former Arsenal and France striker, Thierry Henry, says he is removing himself from social media because of racism and bullying across platforms. The former striker,...

Asante Kotoko announce new technical team

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have announced a new technical team for the second round of the Ghana Premier League season. The new technical team is headed...

2021 AfconQ: Happy Akonnor speaks

Ghana head coach, C.K. Akonnor has expressed his satisfaction following the Black Stars qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars sealed...

Asante Kotoko appoint ex-Black Stars coach as new head coach

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko, have appointed Mariano Barreto as their new head coach for the second half of the season. The 64-year-old Portuguese...