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2027 AFCONQ: Carlos Queiroz challenges Ghana to match Africa’s best ahead of Ivory Coast and Gambia games

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged the Black Stars to raise their standards and compete with the continent's leading nations as they prepare to...

2026 WC: Why pay a purse holder $10,000? – Assafuah questions Black Stars spending

Ranking Member of Parliament for the Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has questioned payments allegedly made to officials who accompanied Ghana's Black...

2027 AFCONQ: Mohammed Kudus returns as Carlos Queiroz names squad for Ivory Coast and Gambia games

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Mohammed Kudus and handed first Black Stars call-ups to Jan Gyamerah and Ronald Donkor in a 24-man squad...

Minority demands removal of NSA DG Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over 2026 World Cup visa allegation

Ghana's Minority in Parliament has called for the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, to be removed or step aside...

Kane passes Bundesliga century in record time as Bayern hit seven

Harry Kane broke the record for the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals as his double helped Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin. A stunning...

Ronaldo named in Jesus’ first Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation the 41-year-old could retire from international...

Senegal job an ‘absolute dream’ for new boss Vieira

Patrick Vieira says it is "an honour" to become Senegal head coach, with the decision to take the job "one from the heart". The 50-year-old...

I have experienced racism a thousand times – Lamine Yamal

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism "a thousand times", because people are unaware their comments or behaviour are offensive. The Spanish Observatory...

Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future

Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature. The 15-year-old has told...

Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members

Uefa and Concacaf have written to Gianni Infantino calling on Fifa to pay at least $10m (£7.5m) from its cash reserves to each of...

‘Not a catastrophe’ – Carrick dismisses Man Utd job fears

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says it would be "ridiculous" to start thinking how long he has left in the job after "two or...

Moving from Newcastle to Liverpool easy decision – Isak

Alexander Isak says joining Liverpool last summer was an "easy decision". The Swedish striker arrived from Newcastle on transfer deadline day in September 2025 for...

2027 AFCONQ: Carlos Queiroz keeps faith with Kwasi Sibo ahead of Ivory Coast and Gambia games after high-profile Libya move

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has retained Kwasi Sibo in his Ghana squad for the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

2027 AFCONQ: Nathaniel Adjei recalled to Ghana squad after strong Lorient start

Former Black Satellites captain Nathaniel Adjei has been recalled to the Ghana squad for the first time in almost a year following an impressive...

2027 AFCONQ: Jan Gyamerah and Ronald Donkor earn first Black Stars call-ups for Ivory Coast and Gambia ties

Jan Gyamerah and Ronald Donkor have received their first senior Ghana call-ups after being named in Carlos Queiroz's squad for this month's 2027 Africa...

2026 WC: Ghana expects $12.5m FIFA payment by end of September – Kofi Adams

Ghana is expected to receive about $12.5m from FIFA before the end of September following the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 World Cup,...

2026/27 GHPL MD3 preview: Vision clash with Medeama as Hearts of Oak host Bechem United

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League enters its third round of matches this weekend, with all 18 clubs in action across the country. Matchday 3 will...

Black Queens’ outstanding bonuses and per diems settled – Sports Minister

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams says the Black Queens have been paid all outstanding bonuses and per diems owed to the team...

Ghana spent $1.26m on 2,922 World Cup spectator tickets – Sports Minister

Ghana spent approximately $1.26 million on 2,922 spectator tickets for the Black Stars' three group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports and...

2026 WC: MP challenges Kofi Adams’ claim all state sponsored travellers returned

The ranking member of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has disputed Sports Minister Kofi Adams' claim that all 431 people sponsored...

GFA had planned Colts football revival before President Mahama’s call – Kurt Okraku

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says its plans to relaunch and expand Colts football for the 2026-27 season were already in place before President...

African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

The decision to award the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi has prompted an outpouring of celebration across Africa. Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie, a two-time...

Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections

New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right...

FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World...

2027 AFCONQ: Partey, Thomas-Asante, others omitted from Ghana squad for Ivory Coast and Gambia games

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has left experienced midfielder Thomas Partey, forward Brandon Thomas-Asante and other players out of his squad for this month's 2027...

Tanzania will not be replaced as AFCON 2027 co-hosts – CAF president Motsepe

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has ruled out any possibility of Tanzania being replaced as a co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

AFCON 2027 opening match host still undecided – CAF president

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe says no decision has yet been made on which of the three host nations will stage the opening match...

Patrice Motsepe hits out at AFCON 2027 ‘misinformation’ as he admits Pamoja preparations are an ’emergency’

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has hit back at what he described as 'misinformation' surrounding preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while acknowledging...

African Games spending should not be compared with 2008 AFCON – Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare

Former Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th African Games, Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, says it is wrong to compare Ghana’s expenditure on...

Morocco to face Ghana in October friendly in Tangier

Morocco will host Ghana in an international friendly on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)...

Morocco name 30-man squad for Ghana friendly and AFCON qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has named a 30-man squad for the Atlas Lions' upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Gabon and...

Inaki Williams’ influence will be missed by Ghana – Henry Asante Twum

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says Inaki Williams' leadership and experience will be missed following the forward's decision to retire...

GFA explains source of GH¢1m support for Ghana Premier League clubs

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified that financial support provided to Ghana Premier League clubs is funded by the Ghana Premier League Company...

Black Stars’ World Cup bonus delay due to tax talks – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams said that the delay in paying the Black Stars’ outstanding bonuses is linked to ongoing discussions over tax obligations...

Ex-Sports Minister Ussif to face parliamentary probe over African Games spending

Former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif is expected to appear before Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee on Thursday to answer questions over expenditure linked to...

Black Maidens not owed bonuses or per diems, says Sports Minister

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the Black Maidens are not owed any outstanding bonuses or per diems as Ghana's Under-17 women's team...

Ghana names 13-athlete squad for Dakar Youth Olympics

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has named a 13-athlete team to represent the country at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic...

Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after 100th Miami goal

Lionel Messi deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. The 39-year-old Argentina great, who...

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital. It means Clearlake - led...

Chelsea’s Lavia out to ‘change narrative’ after injuries

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work, feeling "free" again and determined to "change the narrative"...