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2023 AFCON: Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout

Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss...

2023 AFCON: Ryan Mendes penalty sends Cape Verde into quarter-finals

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa...

It is pleasing to score in Ligue 1 – Andre Ayew

Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, expressed his delight at making a triumphant return to the French Ligue 1 after an eight-year hiatus. The 33-year-old showcased...

2023 AFCON: I contributed to the embarrassment – Osman Bukari apologises

Ghana forward, Osman Bukari has apologised for his role in the Black Stars early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana's...

Ghana, a footballing nation in turmoil after another AFCON failure

At around midday on Monday, it was difficult to know whether Ghana’s footballers waiting in the team hotel were focused or utterly miserable. This was before...

Ace Ankomah withdraws from committee to search for new Black Stars coach

Lawyer Ace Ankomah (Esq.) has withdrawn from the five-member committee responsible for selecting the next coach for the Black Stars. Initially designated as the vice...

Advise your sons to quit Black Stars – Abedi Pele told

The former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allottey Jacobs is urging the Ayew brothers, Andre and Jordan to retire from...

Manchester United: Marcus Rashford’s absence an ‘internal matter’, says boss Erik ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford's absence from their FA Cup fourth-round victory at Newport is an "internal matter". The England forward missed training...

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager appreciates ’emotional’ reception but keen to avoid distraction

Jurgen Klopp says he does not want "the old man on the sidelines" to become a distraction now that he has revealed he will...

2023 AFCON: DR Congo knock out Egypt on penalties in last 16

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shootout as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of...

Andre Ayew scores twice to propel Le Havre to a 3-3 draw against Lorient

Le Havre forward, Andre Ayew showcased his prowess by netting twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Lorient in the French Ligue 1 on...

2023 AFCON: Guinea edge past 10-man Equatorial Guinea to book last 8 spot

Mohamed Bayo headed a 98th-minute winner as Guinea reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea, who...

FA Cup: Man Utd survive Newport fightback in thrilling cup tie

Manchester United survived a real FA Cup fourth-round scare at Newport County before finally seeing off the League Two side's brave attempt at a...

Liverpool overpower Norwich to make FA Cup last 16

Liverpool reached the FA Cup fifth round with an entertaining victory over Norwich in their first game since manager Jurgen Klopp announced he will...

Nana Yaw Amponsah gets top appointment at Moldova top side FC Petrocub

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah is now President of FC Petrocub Hîncesti in Moldova's top-flight league. This appointment comes...

2023 AFCON: Mohammed Salisu apologizes for getting into argument with journalist

Ghana defender, Mohammed Salisu has issued an apology for his involvement in a heated confrontation with a journalist following the Black Stars' final group game...

NBA: LeBron James edges out Steph Curry as LA Lakers win thriller against Golden State Warriors

LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 145-144 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors as he secured bragging rights over...

Australian Open men’s final 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne final

Jannik Sinner landed the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. Italy's...

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season

Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder took charge in November 2021...

2023 AFCON: Ademola Lookman strikes twice as Nigeria stun Cameroon to book quarterfinals berth

Ademola Lookman scored twice as Nigeria beat fellow Africa Cup of Nations heavyweights Cameroon 2-0 in Abidjan to set up a quarter-final meeting with...

Stoppage-time double snatches Villarreal a thrilling win at Barcelona

Barcelona suffered a second defeat in four days as two Villarreal goals in stoppage time saw Xavi’s men beaten 5-3 in a thrilling contest...

2023 AFCON: Gelson Dala double puts Angola into last eight

Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola shrugged off the early dismissal of goalkeeper Neblu to beat 10-man Namibia and reach the quarter-finals of the...

Harry Kane scores as Bayern edge to win at Augsburg

England forward Harry Kane scored as Bayern Munich claimed a narrow win at Augsburg to move within a point of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Goals...

Real Madrid fight back to beat Las Palmas and top La Liga

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Las Palmas and move back to the top of La Liga. Javier Munoz's goal just after the break...

FA Cup: Joao Pedro hits hat-trick as Brighton beat Sheff Utd

In-form striker Joao Pedro hit a hat-trick to help Brighton knock struggling Sheffield United out of the FA Cup. The Brazilian netted a penalty in...

GFA announces deadline for application for vacant Black Stars coaching job

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially set the deadline for applications for the vacant coaching position of the Black Stars. According to a recent...

2023 AFCON: Mohammed Kudus apologises after Black Stars poor performance

Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, has rendered a sincere apology to the people of Ghana following the disappointing performance of the Black Stars in the...

Australian Open 2024 women’s final: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka underlined why she had long been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women's title. Belarusian second seed...

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss’ decision is hard to take – Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season is a "hard one to...

2023 AFCON: Apologize to Ghanaians for Black Stars failure – Nyantakyi tells Kurt Okraku

Kwesi Nyantakyi has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) led by Kurt Okraku to issue a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians following the disappointing performance by...

Black Stars has talents to win AFCON – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, is optimistic about Ghana's potential to clinch victory in the Africa Cup of Nations...

Look for a hungry manager and not experience – Nyantakyi on search for a new Black Stars coach

Kwesi Nyantakyi is urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to prioritize hunger and ambition over experience in the appointment of the next Black Stars...

2023 AFCON: Countryman Songo clashes with Sports Minister’s PA over Black Stars’ poor performance [Video]

Host of Fire for Fire, Patrick Osei Agyemang and Jamaludeen A. Abdullah, an aide to the Sports Minister, engaged in a fiery on-air exchange...

NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73 points as Dallas Mavericks beat Atlanta Hawks 148-143

Luka Doncic equalled the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA history with 73 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks. The 24-year-old Slovenian broke...

FA Cup: Late Nathan Ake strike ends Man City hoodoo at Spurs

Nathan Ake’s 88th-minute tap-in helped Manchester City end their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoodoo and progress into the FA Cup fifth round after a 1-0...

FA Cup: Chelsea and Aston Villa settle for fourth-round replay

Chelsea were held to a lively goalless draw by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge as both sides squandered opportunities to settle their FA Cup...

2023 AFCON: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

After some unexpected results in the group stage, there will be some heavyweight ties to look forward to when the last-16 stage at the...

Napoli president ‘knew’ Victor Osimhen will leave in summer

Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis has said he "knew" Victor Osimhen was likely to leave at the end of the season, adding that he expects the striker...

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss ‘convinced’ he has made right decision to leave at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "convinced" leaving the club is "right" and has "no regrets" about the decision. The German announced on Friday...

Luis Rubiales: Fifa uphold three-year ban against ex-Spanish Football Federation chief

Ex-Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from football-related activities by Fifa. Rubiales stepped down from his role...