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‘We are not ready’ – but are Chelsea genuine title contenders?

Enzo Maresca again played down talk of a Premier League title challenge after his Chelsea side recorded their seventh consecutive win in all competitions...

Diallo’s derby – how Amad made the difference for Man Utd

Amad Diallo was the star of the show in Sunday's Manchester derby, and it was his hunger and desire that made the difference in...

2024/25 GHPL: Albert Amoah’s stoppage time strike against Hearts of Oak secures vital three points for Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko recorded a crucial 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in a fiercely contested Matchday 13 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier...

Watch Albert Amoah’s last minute goal against Hearts of Oak [Video]

Albert Amoah's late heroics secured a vital 1-0 victory for Asante Kotoko over their fierce rivals Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium. The...

La Liga leaders Barcelona lose to Leganes

Barcelona suffered a surprise defeat at home to Leganes to see their lead at the top of La Liga cut. Hansi Flick's side are only...

Southampton sack manager Martin after Spurs thrashing

Southampton have sacked manager Russell Martin after a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham on Sunday left them nine points off Premier League safety. Martin, 38, guided...

Chelsea beat Brentford to close in on leaders Liverpool

Chelsea moved within touching distance of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a narrow victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's side now sit second...

Late Diallo magic inspires dramatic United victory in Manchester derby

Amad Diallo struck a last-gasp winner as Manchester United produced a stunning double-blast to secure a 2-1 victory at neighbours Manchester City that continues...

Sarr scores twice as Crystal Palace win at Brighton

Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace beat Brighton to inflict a first home defeat of the season on their rivals and move four...

O’Neil sacked as Wolves manager following Ipswich defeat

Gary O’Neil has been sacked as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. Wolves took the decision in the wake of Saturday's...

Leaders Liverpool ‘phenomenal in face of adversity’

Liverpool may have dropped points against Fulham - but the performance given by Arne Slot's 10 men only served to reiterate their title credentials. Twice...

‘We have to put them away’ – do Arsenal need to sign a striker?

The full-time whistle at Emirates Stadium on Saturday was met with a smattering of boos from Arsenal supporters, knowing this was a huge missed...

2024/25 GHPL MD13 Wrap: Samartex stunned by Heart of Lions as Dreams hold Nsoatreman

The action-packed Matchday 13 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League produced thrilling encounters across various venues, with just one high-stakes game remaining on Sunday. At...

I will sanitize sports sector if I am appointed minister – Nii Lante Vanderpuye

Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has pledged to overhaul and sanitize Ghana’s sports sector if he is appointed Youth and Sports Minister under the John...

Asante Kotoko to appoint Assistant Technical Director

The Head of Sporting Affairs for Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah, has confirmed that the club will soon appoint an Assistant Technical Director to strengthen...

Elanga caps late fightback as Forest stun Villa

Substitute Anthony Elanga scored an injury-time winner in a thrilling finish at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest came from 1-0 down to beat...

Real Madrid held to draw by Raya Vallecano in thriller

Jude Bellingham scored for the sixth successive La Liga game as Real Madrid missed the chance to move top of the table after being...

Mainz 2-1 Bayern Munich: Lee double inflicts Kompany’s first Bundesliga defeat

Lee Jae-sung scored twice as Mainz claimed a shock 2-1 win over Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. Bayern went into Saturday's contest at Mewa Arena with an unbeaten...

Liverpool twice fight back with 10 men to deny Fulham

The returning Diogo Jota scored a late equaliser as Premier League leaders Liverpool twice fought back with 10 men to deny Fulham following Andy...

Arsenal held to frustrating goalless draw by Everton

Arsenal failed to capitalise on Premier League leaders Liverpool dropping points as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Everton at Emirates...

Newcastle cruise as Van Nistelrooy suffers first Leicester loss

Newcastle emphatically halted a run of four Premier League games without victory as Eddie Howe's team inflicted a first defeat on new Leicester manager...

Super Clash: We just want to beat Hearts of Oak – Kotoko defender Samba O’Neil

Asante Kotoko defender, Samba O’Neil says they just want to beat Hearts of Oak ahead of the Super Clash. The two most successful clubs will...

Super Clash: We will deliver against Asante Kotoko – Hearts of Oak coach

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to deliver a strong performance against their archrivals, Asante Kotoko. The...

Super Clash: We are preparing well to face Hearts of Oak – Kotoko technical director

Asante Kotoko technical director, Malik Jabir, has expressed confidence in the team's preparations for their highly anticipated Super Clash against archrivals Hearts of Oak. The...

Chelsea ‘best team in Premier League’ – Frank

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank. Enzo Maresca, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino in June,...

‘We are focusing on our own problems’ – Amorim

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are focused on their "own problems" rather the struggles of rivals Manchester City before Sunday's derby at Etihad Stadium. Premier...

Guardiola ‘fine’ despite pressures affecting sleep and diet

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is "fine" despite admitting his sleep and diet are being affected by the worst run of results...

NDC govt implored to complete New Edubiase Stadium

Veteran football administrator, Abdul Salam Yakubu has urged the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to prioritise finishing the New Edubiase Stadium. The construction of...

NPP govt did not help Ghana sports – New Edubiase FC owner

President and owner of New Edubiase Football Club, Abdul Salam Yakubu has attributed the decline of sports in Ghana to the New Patriotic Party...

Aboubakar Ouattara will restore Hearts of Oak’s glory days, says ex-Board Member

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Frank Nelson believes head coach Aboubakar Ouattara's ability to restore the club to its former glory, provided he...

Black Stars: GFA slammed over reappointment of Otto Addo

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has criticized the current leadership of the GFA over the reappointment of Otto Addo as...

Kwesi Appiah explains decision behind his appointment as Head of Sporting Affairs of Asante Kotoko

Kwesi Appiah has clarified the reasons behind his appointment as the Head of Sporting Affairs for Asante Kotoko. After the dissolution of Dr Kwame Kyei's...

I hope to achieve something to help end civil war in Sudan – Kwesi Appiah

Kwesi Appiah has expressed his hope to achieve something impactful that could help end the ongoing unrest in Sudan. Since April 2023, Sudan has been...

It was difficult to play home games away from home – Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah

Sudan head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has acknowledged the difficulties of playing home games away from home due to the ongoing civil unrest in the...

2024/25 GHPL MD13 preview: Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak renew rivalry on Sunday as Chelsea host Aduana

The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League resumes this weekend after a one-week pause due to the recently concluded 2024 general elections. Matches are scheduled to take...

Home nations discover World Cup qualifying opponents

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have discovered their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich. England, under new manager Thomas Tuchel,...

China sentences former footballer to 20 years in prison for corruption

A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state...

Morocco to host Wafcon again as road to 2026 decided

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) for the third time in a row in 2026, with the qualifying path announced...

‘Not acceptable’ – Postecoglou criticises Werner display

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Timo Werner's performance was "not acceptable" after replacing him at half-time in the 1-1 Europa League draw at Rangers. The...

Man City announce Premier League record revenue of £715m

Manchester City have announced a Premier League record revenue of £715m in their latest accounts, to 30 June 2024. Even though they could not repeat...