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Diego Maradona healthcare deficient and reckless, medical report says

Argentine football icon Diego Maradona received "deficient and reckless" healthcare before his death, a panel of medical experts has concluded. Prosecutors in Argentina asked the...

PL: Man City beat Palace and could win title this weekend

Manchester City could clinch the Premier League title on Sunday after two goals in the space of 83 seconds saw off a stubborn Crystal...

Akufo-Addo backs CK Akonnor to win 2021 Afcon

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded the qualities of Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor, calling for support for the gaffer ahead of the...

Jose Mourinho ventures into radio

Jose Mourinho has found work just days after his sacking from Tottenham as the Portuguese coach takes up a broadcasting role with radio station...

Black Stars need help – Akufo-Addo pleads with bank CEOs

President Nana Akufo-Addo has solicited the support of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of banks in the country for the senior national football team, Black...

Fans react as Fatau Dauda shares adorable photo with son

Ghana international goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda, has shared an adorable photo with his son and fans cannot keep calm. In the photo, the duo made bold...

Kobby Stonne writes: When will govt cater for the ‘stepchildren’ in Ghana Sports?

"The target is to bring the cup home by winning the AFCON 2022. We must go a step further than our second-place finishes in...

Ghana can’t win AfCON with CK as head coach – Grusah

Alhaji Karim Grusah has ruled out CK Akonnor steering the Black Stars to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Akonnor, 46,...

Why Hearts fan approached me with bribe to officiate in favour of Kotoko – Retired referee

The temptation for referees to take bribes is undeniably high, especially in Africa, as evidenced in the popular expose, 'Number 12' by investigative journalist,...

Man Utd score six in Europa League semi-final win against Roma

Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes scored two goals apiece as Manchester United come from behind to beat Roma 6-2 in a thrilling first leg...

Europa League: Arsenal beaten by Villarreal in first leg

Villarreal claimed a narrow advantage in their Europa League semifinal against Arsenal with a 2-1 home victory in the first leg on Thursday, although...

La Liga: Barcelona stunned by Granada at Nou Camp

Barcelona missed the chance to move to the top of La Liga as Granada produced a sensational second half comeback to claim a 2-1...

Messi ‘agrees to salary cut to stay at Barcelona

Lionel Messi has told the club he is willing to sign a new contract, that is according to reports in Spain. The 33-year-old’s contract expires...

Ghana FA Cup: MTN renew contract worth Ghs4m

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), the leading telecoms company in Ghana has once again extended...

UCL: Man City edge PSG in first leg

Manchester City flipped the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on its head against Paris Saint-Germain and will take a 2-1 lead back...

I regret refusing $50,000 bribe offered me – Retired FIFA referee

Assistant Referees Manager for Eastern Regional Football Association, Solomon Yamoah, has said he regrets not accepting a $50,000 bribe offered him in Sierra Leone...

Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend

Former Manchester United football player and Wales national team manager Ryan Giggs was released on bail on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to charges...

Sports Minister clarifies $25m saga for Black Stars

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has said the $25 million the ministry is seeking from government and corporate bodies will be used to cater for...

18-year-old Ghanaian defender named in Man City Champions League squad for PSG game

Pep Guardiola has named Ghanaian teenager, Kwaku Oduroh in Manchester City Champions League squad for their first-leg match against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Oduroh, who is...

UCL: Pulisic strike gives Chelsea away goal in Real Madrid semi-final

Chelsea produced a composed performance to secure a fully deserved draw and a crucial away goal to put themselves in a promising position after...

Black Stars’ problem isn’t that of money – Former Deputy Sports Minister

A former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, has criticized the fundraising conversation started by President Akufo-Addo's for the Black Stars. According to...

Kotoko coach reacts to Medeama defeat

Asante Kotoko head coach, Mariano Barreto has said mistakes made by his players cost them against Medeama SC. The Porcupine Warriors were tamed by the...

Konadu gets National U-17 appointment

Maxwell Konadu has been appointed as coach of the national U-17 team, otherwise known as Black Starlets. The former Ghana striker replaces Ben Fokuo who...

Maxwell Konadu lands new coaching job

The Ghana Football Association has appointed former Black Stars player and Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Maxwell Konadu, to head the national under 17 team. The...

Julian Nagelsmann confirmed as new Bayern Munich boss

Julian Nagelsmann has been confirmed as the new head coach of Bayern Munich and will begin his new role on July 1. Both RB Leipzig...

Great Olympics coach gets national team appointment

Great Olympics coach, Annor Walker, has been appointed as head coach of the Black Stars B. The former Nania FC and Berekum Chelsea trainer replaces...

Money is not the answer to win Afcon trophy – Jerome Otchere

Editor of Kotoko Express, Jerome Otchere, has waded into the conversation after it emerged that the Black Stars will need $25m for the 2022...

Ghana will need $25m for 2022 Afcon and World Cup campaigns – Sports Minister

Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has revealed that the Black Stars will need $25 million for the upcoming 2022 Africa Cup of...

Black Stars tasked to win Afcon and reach World Cup semis by Prez. Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo wants the Black Stars to bring smiles to the faces of Ghanaians by winning the Africa Cup of Nations and also reach...

GFA fines, suspends 4 Elmina Sharks players

The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana football Association (GFA) has fined and suspended four players of Elmina Sharks. The players are said to have misconducted...

We took our chances against Asante Kotoko – Preko

Medeama SC head coach, Yaw Preko believes his side took their chances against Asante Kotoko on Saturday in their matchday 21 game. The Yellow and...

President Akufo-Addo appeals for $15m to support Black Stars

President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a passionate appeal to corporate organizations to help government raise $25m to support the senior national team, the...

I’m not ready to play for Black Stars – Salisu

Mohammed Salisu has said he is in no hurry to play for the Ghana Black Stars as he needs time to focus on his...

Olympics begin internal investigations after defeat to Dwarfs

Great Olympics have opened internal investigations amid allegations of match-fixing after the side's heavy 4-1 defeat to Ebusua Dwarfs. The Wonder Club was humiliated in the matchday...

Swansea City: Andre Ayew breaks goal record on injury return against Reading

Swansea City attacker Andre Ayew made a scoring return to action as the club held Reading to a 2-2 away draw in the Championship...

Atletico Madrid lose at Athletic Bilbao as La Liga title race takes another twist

Inigo Martinez scored a late winner for Athletic Club to deal a serious blow to Atletico Madrid’s title chances as the race at the...

GPL wrap up: Olympics hammered, Medeama stun Kotoko to move up as Hearts snatch late point against Karela

The matchday 21 of the Ghana Premier League ended successfully at the various stadia with some intriguing results being recorded. Asante Kotoko were stunned by...

Man City beat Tottenham to win Carabao Cup

Aymeric Laporte was the unlikely hero as Manchester City saw off a resilient Tottenham to lift the Carabao Cup for the fourth consecutive season. However,...

PL: Man Utd held by stubborn Leeds

Manchester United’s winning run came to an end following a goalless draw with Leeds United at Elland Road that leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men...

La Liga: Real Madrid misses chance to go top as Real Betis earn point in Madrid

Real Madrid missed the chance to return to the top of La Liga as they were held to a goalless draw at home by...