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Nations FC book Confederation Cup spot after FA Cup win over Dreams FC

Nations FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 FA Cup after defeating Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the...

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Algeria have handed Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - a call-up to his first World Cup. Former Manchester City and Leicester...

England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel advised his World Cup players to go on holiday in United States time zones before the tournament, to help the acclimatisation...

Uruguay pick Man Utd’s Ugarte but Suarez left out

Uruguay have included Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte in their squad for the World Cup - but there is no place for veteran striker...

Konate expresses sadness over Liverpool exit

France defender Ibrahima Konate is "deeply saddened" he was unable to say goodbye to Liverpool supporters after confirmation he will leave the club this summer. Konate, 27,...

Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup

Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured, Fifa...

Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola

Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach. The Reds sacked Arne Slot on Saturday, just a year after the...

Senegal win can help fans ‘trust’ US World Cup bid, says Pochettino

Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States' impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal Sunday can help the American public trust in their national team...

Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris St-Germain (PSG) won the Champions...

24 players in Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly clash

The Black Stars intensified preparations for their international friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 24 players now in camp in...

Partey, Inaki join Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly

Midfielder Thomas Partey and forward Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars camp in Cardiff as Ghana intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World...

South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation after the country's football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due...

UCL: Sir Alex Ferguson rips into Arsenal with congratulatory message to PSG president 

Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly issued a clear verdict on Arsenal's performance following their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. L'Equipe reports that the Manchester United legend sent...

Black Maidens set up Senegal clash in final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Ghana’s Black Maidens will take on Senegal in the third and final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after sealing an...

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

Gabriel Magalhaes skied the decisive spot-kick as Arsenal were denied a first Champions League triumph in a penalty shootout defeat by Paris St-Germain, who...

African Games audit findings are too serious to ignore; officials must answer – NITA Boss

The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Ing. Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor, has called for accountability over findings contained in the African...

Ernest Nuamah praises unity in Black Stars camp ahead of Wales friendly and World Cup

Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah has praised the growing unity and commitment within Ghana’s camp as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

2026 WC: We can achieve something special with hard work – Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah

Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah believes Ghana can achieve success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite facing a difficult challenge in Group L. Ghana...

Liverpool part ways with Arne Slot with immediate effect

Arne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool head coach. The decision has been taken by owner Fenway Sports Group after a dismal season saw Liverpool...

Michael Essien urges GFA to act early in race for dual-nationality players

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to intensify efforts to identify and nurture dual-nationality players at an...

2026 WC: No major changes expected in Black Stars squad – GFA

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has indicated that the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

2026 WC: Baba Rahman’s return to Black Stars is on merit – Henry Asante Twum

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz played a decisive...

Semenyo, Ghana’s World Cup star who defied rejection

Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to...

FA Cup: We must be cautious against Nations FC – Dreams FC coach Winfred Dormon

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has urged his players to remain focused and cautious ahead of their FA Cup final showdown against Nations...

Black Queens: Kim Lars Björkegren names squad for June camping

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 22-player squad for the team’s upcoming June camping as preparations intensify for the 2026...

2026 WC: Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz’s tactical vision is clear, but does he have the squad to meet it?

Ghana's FIFA World Cup squad looks built for a very Carlos Queiroz tournament -- less improvisation, more compression; less romance, more survival. That's not to say there...

João Pedro says Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer would start for Brazil

João Pedro has claimed that Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer is good enough to start for Brazil. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, the 24-year-old striker described how impressed he was...

Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties

Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season. Mikel Arteta's Gunners won the Premier League while becoming the first team...

Barcelona move a dream for Gordon ‘since he was three’

Anthony Gordon says he believed he would play for Barcelona since he was "three years of age" after joining from Newcastle United in a deal worth...

Atletico mock Barca’s Alvarez move with joke Lamine Yamal bid

Bad Bunny tickets, an ABC subscription and a bag of sunflower seeds. In exchange? How about Lamine Yamal. Atletico Madrid aimed the mocking dig at La...

Torreense to play European football while in second division

Portuguese Cup winners Torreense will join an exclusive group of second division clubs to play in European competitions after they suffered play-off final defeat. Torreense...

Konate set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer

France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his contract expires in June. Long-term discussions took place to renew Konate's deal, but have...

Sportswear brand On introduces OAC Sprint, its first professional sprint team

Swiss performance brand On unveiled a cornerstone of its strategic expansion into the Sprint discipline with the launch of the On Athletics Club (OAC)...

Black Stars step up World Cup build-up as six more players join camp in Cardiff

Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered fresh momentum on Thursday after six additional players reported to camp in Cardiff, swelling the...

Thomas-Asante lauds Carlos Queiroz’s influence as Black Stars step up World Cup preparations

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has praised Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, describing his early experience under the veteran tactician as a “blessing” as...

I am the second most criticised person after John Mahama, says GFA boss Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says he is the second most criticised public figure in the country, behind only President John Mahama. Okraku...

Agyemang-Badu backs Semenyo to lead Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup push

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged Antoine Semenyo to embrace his growing status in the Black Stars setup and play a decisive role...

2026 WC: Black Stars must have a strong bench – Agyemang-Badu

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has called for greater depth in the Black Stars squad, insisting that a strong bench could prove decisive at...

2026 WC: Don’t rely on individual brilliance – Agyemang Badu warns Black Stars

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has cautioned against the Black Stars building their 2026 World Cup plans around a single player, stressing the...

Jose Mourinho signs contract as new Real Madrid head coach

Jose Mourinho has signed his contract to become the next head coach of Real Madrid. Mourinho, 63, signed his terms last week and is set...