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I have admired Asante Kotoko for years – Kwasi Asante after completing move

Kwasi Asante has expressed excitement after completing his dream move to Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko. The former Simba FC and Hafia left-back joined...

Why I played Thomas Partey at right-back – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta has defended his decision to use Thomas Partey as a right-back during their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. The Ghana international...

Stonebwoy’s younger brother joins Ghana Premier League Club

Elijah Satekla, the younger brother of celebrated Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy, has officially joined Ghana Premier League club Legon Cities on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old...

It will be disastrous to focus only on football – Kofi Adams cautioned

The President of the Ghana Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen, has advised Kofi Adams, the Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation, to ensure equal attention is...

Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum challenges new signings to raise their game

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Ogum, has issued a strong warning to the club's new signings, urging them to exceed expectations if they hope...

Borussia Dortmund sack Nuri Sahin after four defeats in a row

Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Nuri Sahin after the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Bologna. Borussia Dortmund and Nuri Sahin are parting ways with immediate...

Man City charges had no impact on new deal – Haaland

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says the charges facing the club had no bearing on him signing a new long-term contract. Haaland has signed a...

Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz’s wife

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of "malicious communications" following the online abuse of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife. The boy, who...

Mahama is Special Guest of Honour for 49th SWAG awards

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is honored to announce that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, will be...

Augustine Ahinful questions Stephen Appiah’s appointment on Black Stars management committee

Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to provide further clarification regarding the specifics of Stephen Appiah’s role...

I turned down a move to Medeama SC – Kotoko Striker Kwame Opoku reveals

Kwame Opoku, Asante Kotoko's striker, has revealed that he turned down a more lucrative offer from Medeama SC in favor of returning to his...

Bologna score quick double to stun Borussia Dortmund

Bologna stunned last year's Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund as two goals in as many second-half minutes secured their first win in this season's...

Juventus’ last-16 hopes hit by Club Brugge draw

Juventus were held to a goalless draw away to Club Brugge in a dour contest that provided little in the way of entertainment in...

Raphinha scores controversial late winner as Barca edge nine-goal thriller against Benfica

Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback at Estádio da Luz on a UEFA Champions League (UCL) night that saw them come back from 4-2 down...

Ten-man Atletico fight back to stun Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid fought back to secure a remarkable Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen despite playing with 10 men for 65 minutes. Former Manchester City...

Liverpool beat Lille to reach Champions League last 16

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with...

Atalanta secure Champions League play-off place with Sturm Graz win

Atalanta progressed to the play-off round of the Uefa Champions League with a thumping 5-0 defeat of Sturm Graz in Bergamo. Defeat saw Sturm Graz...

Fred Pappoe calls for commitment from newly formed Black Stars management committee

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, believes that the success of any national team hinges on a dedicated management...

Alhaji Grusah recommends Nii Lante Vanderpuye for Sports Minister role

Owner of King Faisal, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has called on President John Mahama to appoint Nii Lante Vanderpuye as the new Minister for Youth...

Alhaji Grusah urges gov’t to overhaul GFA leadership after AFCON qualification failure

The owner and financial backer of King Faisal FC, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has called on the government to take decisive action and restructure the...

Man City sign Reis in £29.6m deal from Palmeiras

Manchester City have completed the signing of teenage defender Vitor Reis in a £29.6m move from Brazilian club Palmeiras. The 19-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year...

Our target is to win the Premier League title – Asante Kotoko striker

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has reaffirmed the club's ambition to clinch the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title. After a slow start to the season,...

Kwame Opoku promises more goals for Asante Kotoko in second round

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has pledged to deliver even more for the club as the second half of the 2024/25 season approaches. The prolific...

Scoring against AS Roma was a great moment in my career – Michael Baidoo

Ghana midfielder Michael Baidoo has described his goal against AS Roma in the Europa League as one of the most significant moments of his...

UCL preview: Benfica host Barcelona as PSG clash with Man City

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League resumes with Matchday 7 across Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January, as European football royalty scramble for berths in...

Jota & Gomez out for ‘weeks rather than months’ – Slot

Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez should be out for a "weeks rather than months" through injury, says head coach Arne Slot. Forward Jota...

Rashford not given up on playing for Man Utd again

Marcus Rashford has not abandoned all hope of playing for Manchester United again. Rashford has not featured for United since being substituted in the Europa...

‘A powerful moment’ – the psychology of Amorim’s admission

Ruben Amorim thought he would make headlines, and he was absolutely correct. The Manchester United manager described his team as "maybe the worst" in the 147-year history...

Management committees for national teams should be scrapped – Augustine Ahinful

Augustine Ahinful has suggested the creation of a National Management Board to oversee the country's national football teams, arguing that it would be more...

Chelsea back in top four with win over Wolves

Enzo Maresca's team were just two points behind leaders Liverpool in mid-December, raising hopes of an unlikely title challenge before losing their way. Now they...

Ian Wright calls Thomas Partey’s mistake against Aston Villa ‘unforgivable’

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has labelled Thomas Partey’s error against Aston Villa as unforgivable. The 30-year-old midfielder was deployed on the right side during Saturday’s...

Man City sign Lens defender Khusanov until 2029

Manchester City have signed Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov on a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029. Club sources say the fee for the 20-year-old is 40m euros...

Daniel Adrian Adjetey opens up on why he joined Asante Kotoko

Daniel Adrian Adjetey has shared his reasons for signing with Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko. The 24-year-old right-back has joined the club on a...

Daniel Adrian Adjetey joins Asante Kotoko on a one-and-a-half-year deal

Asante Kotoko has bolstered its squad with the addition of defender Daniel Adrian Adjetey. The 24-year-old has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract after successfully completing...

Kotoko coach likens Kwame Opoku’s goal-scoring instincts to Franck Mbella

Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Ogum has drawn a striking comparison between Kwame Opoku and former striker Franck Mbella, praising Opoku's sharp goal-scoring instincts. Ogum...

Kwame Opoku’s goal-scoring abilities are fantastic – Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum

Asante Kotoko's head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has praised striker Kwame Opoku’s goal-scoring abilities, calling it "fantastic." Opoku continued his impressive form by scoring...

Prosper Narteh Ogum praises Asante Kotoko players after win over Vision FC

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has praised his players for their impressive performance in their 4-1 victory over Vision FC. The Porcupine Warriors...

Antoine Semenyo is an excellent player – Liverpool legend Steve McManaman

Liverpool icon Steve McManaman has lauded Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo, calling him an outstanding player. The 24-year-old has been in exceptional form for A.F.C. Bournemouth...

We have a big task ahead – Michael Baidoo on Plymouth Argyle’s relegation battle

Michael Baidoo has pledged to do everything he can to help Plymouth Argyle retain their place in the Championship. Currently at the bottom of the...

Frank Lampard dismisses speculation over Brandon Thomas-Asante’s potential exit from Coventry City

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has downplayed speculation linking striker Brandon Thomas-Asante with a move to other Championship clubs. The 26-year-old Ghanaian international, who joined...