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‘The beginning of two legends’: Messi photos with baby Lamine Yamal go viral

When Joan Monfort took photos of Lionel Messi with a baby for a charity calendar almost 17 years ago, he knew the long-haired young man would...

Ghana would’ve won 2015 AFCON if Mahama … – Rev Osei KofI

Ghana football legend Rev. Osei Kofi believes the Black Stars failed to win the 2015 AFCON due to a broken promise by former President...

Nsoatreman FC task Yaw Preko to secure CAF Confederation Cup group stage

Owner and bankroller of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah has tasked new head coach, Yaw Preko to qualify to the group stage of the CAF...

Newcastle co-owners Staveley and Ghodoussi to leave club

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are set to leave the club. They took a 10% share in Newcastle when they helped to...

Mbappe admits he failed at Euro 2024 as France suffer semi-final heartache

Kylian Mbappe has admitted both he and France failed at Euro 2024 after Les Bleus' campaign was brought crashing to a halt in the...

He is a professional coach – Karim Zito backs Kwesi Appiah amid conflict of interest saga

Dreams FC coach, Abdul Karim Zito has backed Kwesi Appiah amid criticism regarding Appiah's dual role as both a coach and a member of...

Alcaraz sets up Medvedev semi-final at Wimbledon

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Tommy Paul and set up another semi-final against Daniil Medvedev - a...

Nine athletes to representing Ghana at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Nine athletes will represent Ghana at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, participating in both track and field events as well as swimming. The track...

Favourite Rybakina bids to reach Wimbledon semis

Elena Rybakina says being the only former Wimbledon singles champion left in the women's draw will boost her confidence as she seeks a repeat. The...

Lionel Messi leads Argentina into Copa America final

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over Canada. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the...

Ten Hag excited by Man Utd’s future

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he is excited about the club's future. Ten Hag had to wait over two weeks for United to...

Liverpool owners FSG in talks to buy Bordeaux

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are in talks to buy struggling French club Bordeaux. Bordeaux were provisionally relegated to the third tier National 1 by...

Euro 2024 Semifinal: Netherlands v England preview

UEFA Euro 2024 has provided unrivalled thrills and spills thus far, and the volume will only be turned up even further when the second...

Spain beat France to reach Euro 2024 final as Yamal makes history

Lamine Yamal made history as Spain booked their place in the Euro 2024 final following a 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday. Didier...

‘A very, very special player’ – Yamal, 16, makes Euros history

An initial version of this story was published on 15 June 2024 Imagine playing for your country in a major tournament aged 16. Lamine Yamal...

I was destined to coach Nsoatreman FC – Yaw Preko

Newly appointed Nsoatreman FC head coach, Yaw Preko, believes his new role was destined following his unveiling. The former Ghana international signed a two-year contract with...

CAF Inter-club competition: FC Samartex, Nsoatreman FC to know opponents on Thursday

FC Samartex and Nsoatreman FC will both know their preliminary opponents in the upcoming CAF inter-club competition draw, scheduled for Thursday, July 11. Samartex clinched...

Nsoatreman FC owner backs new coach Yaw Preko to succeed

The owner of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, has pledged his support to new head coach Yaw Preko. The former Ghana international was unveiled as the...

Former Liverpool striker now a pastor

Former Liverpool, striker Roberto Firmino has embarked on a new chapter in his life by becoming an ordained evangelical pastor. The Brazilian footballer announced this...

Yaw Preko unveiled as Nsoatreman FC head coach [Photos]

Nsoatreman FC has unveiled Yaw Preko as their new head coach for the 2024/25 season. The unveiling was done on Monday, July 8 at the...

Scaloni: Messi is fit to play Copa America semi-final

Despite injury concerns, Lionel Scaloni is adamant that Lionel Messi is fit to play in their Copa America semi-final against Canada. The Argentina captain sustained a...

Kwesi Appiah backed not to quit GFA ExCO role

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has urged Kwesi Appiah to retain his position as an Executive Council...

Great Olympics dissolves technical team and management after relegation

Accra Great Olympics have announced the dissolution of its technical team and management after being relegated from the Ghana Premier League. The two-time Premier League...

Mohammed Kudus arrives at West Ham United to begin pre-season

Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus has rejoined West Ham United to kick off preparations for the 2024/25 Premier League season. The 23-year-old arrived in the UK...

Black Queens arrive in Tokyo for friendly against Japan

Ghana's Black Queens, have touched down in Tokyo ahead of this weekend's friendly game against Japan. The women's senior national team will face the Asian side on...

Euro 2024 Semifinal: Spain v France preview

UEFA Euro 2024 has reached the semifinal stage, with two potential thrillers on the card. First up is a classic meeting of Spain and...

2024 Olympic Games African Star Athlete: Peruth Chemutai, Uganda, Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

Ugandan star Peruth Chemutai represents one of her country's greatest hopes for success at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Chemutai became the first Ugandan...

Euro 2024: If you are bored by France you don’t have to watch – Deschamps

Didier Deschamps says people who are bored with his France team's style of play can watch something else instead of Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final...

Man Utd increase offer for Everton’s Branthwaite

Manchester United have increased their offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the England international last month. It is...

Man Utd chiefs tell Greenwood they will look to sell

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has met senior football figures at the club for what have been described as "constructive discussions" about his exit...

Thiago retires after leaving Liverpool

Thiago Alcantara has retired from football after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The former Spain midfielder, 33, was restricted to just one...

Chelsea agree £8.5m deal for Atlanta defender Wiley

Chelsea have agreed a fee of about £8.5m for United States defender Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United. The 19-year-old will sign a seven-year contract in...

Djokovic beats Rune – then accuses fans of ‘disrespect’

Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark's Holger Rune to reach his 15th quarter-final at Wimbledon - before accusing fans of disrespecting him. Despite appearing to struggle...

Maresca promises to bring excitement to Chelsea, tells fans to ‘trust the idea’

Enzo Maresca has urged Chelsea's supporters to "trust the idea" and promised to instil an enterprising, aggressive style of play at Stamford Bridge. Maresca led...

2025 AFCONQ: Kwasi Appiah must resign from GFA Executive Council – Owusu Bempah

Ace football analyst, Osei Owusu Bempah, has called on former Ghana coach, James Kwasi Appiah, to step down from his role as a member...

2025 AFCONQ: We are not scared facing Ghana – Niger coach

Niger coach, Badou Zaki, has expressed confidence ahead of their encounter with Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Drawn into Group...

Mass player exodus might get Asante Kotoko relegated – J.E Sarpong

Veteran coach, Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has expressed concerns over the mass player exodus at Asante Kotoko. The Porcupines Warriors parted ways with over 23 players...

Barcelona can afford Nico Williams transfer – Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed the club have the money to sign Spain and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who has been one of the revelations of Euro 2024...

John Mahama promises equitable attention to all sports

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, has assured all sports federations of equitable attention if given a second chance as President. Lesser-known sports...

I cannot promise a new stadium under the current crisis – Mahama

National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has said he cannot commit to constructing a new stadium amid the current economic challenges. Responding to...