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Hearts, Kotoko, three other Ghana clubs to share over $500,000 in 2022 World Cup benefits bonanza

Five Ghanaian clubs are set to gain for contributing players to the Black Stars' effort at the 2022 World Cup to the tune of...

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beats Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev wins against Chris Eubanks

Spanish top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time and will face Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the...

2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian clubs to get more than $500K in player benefits

Five Ghanaian clubs are to receive over $500,000 from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme as part of rewards for having representatives in the Black...

GFA announces date for 2023/24 GHPL kick off

The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season has been scheduled to kick off on September 20, 2023, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced. The matchday...

Kudus Mohammed returns to Ajax to begin pre-season

Mohammed Kudus has returned to the Netherlands to begin pre-season with Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam ahead of the new season. The Ghana international arrived at camp...

I am now part of Asante Kotoko’s history – Fabio Gama

Former Asante Kotoko attacker, Fabio Gama, says his name has been written in the history books of the club for his role in the...

Barcelona sign 18-year-old Brazil striker

Barcelona have agreed to sign 18-year-old striker Vitor Roque from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense. The deal, which will begin in 2024 and run for seven...

Mason Mount will bring dynamism to Man Utd – Ten Hag

Mason Mount will bring "dynamism" to Manchester United's midfield, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The 24-year-old midfielder impressed on his first 45 minutes for...

Aston Villa complete Pau Torres signing from Villarreal

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Spain centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal for a reported £31.5m. Torres, 26, played under Villa boss Unai Emery with...

Ghana football philosophy launched by GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has launched the Ghana Football Philosophy (DNA) in Accra. The event, which took place at the Africa Trade House Conference...

Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto’o urged to resign

A group representing amateur clubs in Cameroon has called on legendary former player Samuel Eto'o to resign from his post as president of the...

Naomi Osaka gives birth to baby girl, WTA announces

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has given birth to her first child in Los Angeles, the WTA has announced. The 25-year-old Japanese revealed her pregnancy in...

Chelsea set to bid for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki as Pulisic replacement

Chelsea are preparing to make an opening offer for Lyon wonderkid Rayan Cherki as they seek a replacement for Christian Pulisic, sources have told...

Ghana football DNA to be launched today by GFA

The leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will launch the National Football Philosophy termed: “Ghana Football DNA” later today. The event will be held...

Fifa ends Zimbabwe football ban

Fifa has lifted its suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and has set up a temporary committee to operate the organisation for a...

Kazuyoshi Miura: World’s oldest footballer extends stay with Oliveirense

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer at 56, has extended his stay with Portuguese second-tier side Oliveirense. The ex-Japan striker joined Oliveirense on loan...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek: AC Milan midfielder ‘wasn’t content’ with Chelsea role

AC Milan new boy Ruben Loftus-Cheek says frustration at the way he was being used by Chelsea was the trigger for his £15m summer...

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Andrey Rublev to set up Jannik Sinner semi-final

Novak Djokovic came through a bruising battle with seventh seed Andrey Rublev to maintain his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title. The Serb,...

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina beats Iga Swiatek to set up Marketa Vondrousova semi

Wildcard Elina Svitolina stunned top seed Iga Swiatek to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals and will face Marketa Vondrousova, who also caused an upset. Ukrainian Svitolina,...

Bismark Kobby-Mensah named new Bechem United head coach

Former Karela United coach, Bismark Kobby-Mensah, has been named as the new head coach of Bechem United ahead of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League...

Mohammed Umar features in Ilves Tampere’s win against VJS in Finnish Cup

Ghanaian promising defender, Mohammed Umar, helped Ilves Tampere to advance to the semi-finals in the Finnish Cup after whipping VJS 4-0  in Myyrmäki.  Mohammed Umar...

Black Stars: GFA yet to pay CK Akonnor and David Duncan’s salary arrears

After two years of leaving as Black Stars coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor, is still awaiting payment of his outstanding salary amounting to $275,000. The former...

My vision was to see Black Stars win the World Cup in Qatar – GFA president

Kurt Okraku, president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has revealed that his wish was to see the Black Stars win the 2022 World...

Osei Palmer hints at dropping from upcoming GFA elections

President and owner of Tema Youth FC, Wilfred Kwaku Osei (Palmer), has hinted that he will not contest in the upcoming Elective Congress slated for...

National team players told to be patriotic over money

Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has called on national team players to prioritise patriotism and nationalism when representing the country over money. Speaking at the 29th Ordinary...

2024 Olympic Games: Black Queens depart Ghana for Guinea for qualifiers

The Black Queens of Ghana have left the shores of the country for their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier game against Guinea on Friday, July 14. The...

Kylian Mbappe faces hostile fan reaction over contract dispute

Paris St-Germain believe Kylian Mbappe could face a hostile reception from the club's fans through next season unless he resolves his contract dispute. At the...

Christian Pulisic close to £20m AC Milan switch from Chelsea

USA forward Christian Pulisic is close to completing a £20m move from Chelsea to AC Milan. Pulisic, 24, is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge...

Inter Milan hoping to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea

Inter Milan are keen to bring Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku back to the club this summer. Lukaku, 30, spent last season on loan with Inter...

Caster Semenya wins appeal at European Court of Human Rights

Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya was discriminated against by rules forcing her to lower her testosterone levels in order to compete, the European...

Kurt Okraku announces bid to seek re-election as GFA president

Kurt Okraku has announced his bid to seek re-election as the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The former MTN FA Cup Committee chairman...

Baba Rahman joins Greece club after Chelsea failure

Ghana international, Baba Rahman, has joined Greek side PAOK following the mutual termination of his contract with Chelsea. The former Asante Kotoko left-back struggled to glitter...

Officiating has been poor – GFA president admits

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has admitted that officiating has a major problem hampering the success of football in the country. Officiating in...

Wimbledon 2023 quarter-finals: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina in action

Novak Djokovic has urged Wimbledon to re-think its start times as he prepares to play for the third day in a row. The defending champion...

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku joins Fenerbahce

Turkish Super Lig powerhouse, Fenerbahce SK, have announced the signing of Ghana international, Alexander Djiku. The 28-year-old joins the side after leaving French Ligue 1...

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz, Daniil Medvedev through

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals by completing victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz when the pair returned to finish on Monday. Djokovic was leading by...

GFA Elections: Congress approves GH¢50,000 filing fee for presidential aspirants

Congress has approved the GH¢50,000 nomination fee for aspirants interested in contesting for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential seat. The said amount has been...

GFA gives ex-players huge discount if they want to venture into coaching

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a 50% discount package for former players who are interested in venturing into coaching. This was made known by...

New Edubiase boss storms out of Congress, accuses GFA boss of using platform for campaigning (Video)

New Edubiase Football Club owner, Abdul Salam Yakubu, stormed out of the 29th Ordinary Congress during the speech of Ghana Football Association (GFA) president...

GFA boss makes huge promise to clubs if they establish youth teams

Mr Kurt Okraku has promised Ghanaian clubs an amount of GHC 50,000 to urge them to establish youth teams. During his speech at the Ghana Football...