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U-17 AFCON: The entire country is behind you – Kurt Okraku backs Black Starlets 

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has delivered a rousing message of encouragement to the Black Starlets ahead of their participation in the...

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum explains Black Starlets squad selection for tourney

Black Starlets head coach Dr Prosper Nartey Ogum has shed light on his decision-making process after unveiling Ghana’s 21-man squad for the upcoming U-17...

Athletes must avoid comparing treatment to Black Stars – Ex-GFA Veep Fred Pappoe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe has urged Ghanaian athletes to channel their grievances through the appropriate federations rather than comparing...

U-17 AFCON: Prosper Narteh Ogum names Black Starlets squad for tourney

Black Starlets head coach Dr Prosper Nartey Ogum has named Ghana’s squad for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take...

Black Starlets land in Morocco ahead of 2026 U-17 AFCON

The Black Starlets have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, after departing Accra on Wednesday morning. Ghana travelled...

FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide

Fifa announced on Wednesday it had extended Gianluca Prestianni's suspension worldwide after the Benfica winger was originally banned by European football's governing body Uefa. Argentina's...

Our World Cup host ‘is Fifa, not Trump or America’ – Iran

Iran's football chief says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and has called for respect towards the Islamic Revolutionary...

Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr

Neymar says he "crossed the line" as he apologised to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session. The Brazilian...

Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?

Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid career has, until now, not panned out the way many expected. While the 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances...

Asare, Ayew dropped as Carlos Queiroz announces Black Stars squad for Mexico friendly

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has unveiled a 23-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against Mexico later this month, blending talent from...

PSG knock out Bayern to set up Champions League final with Arsenal

Holders Paris Saint-Germain booked a Champions League final against Arsenal as a 1-1 draw in their semifinal second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday...

Herbert Mensah leads 25th commemoration of May 9 Disaster in Kumasi

Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, is set to lead the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster in Kumasi this week. It’s been...

2024/26 GHPL MD30 wrap: Chelsea stun Medeama as Hearts of Oak held by Karela

The outstanding Matchday 30 fixtures of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League were completed on Wednesday, May 6, across various venues, producing key results at...

Relay team wrong on Black Stars ticket claims – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has dismissed suggestions from Ghana’s 4x100m relay team that flight arrangements for the Black Stars...

Kurt Okraku charges Black Starlets to win 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has set an ambitious target for the Black Starlets, urging the team to go all...

Six Ghana Premier League players included in Black Stars Squad for Mexico friendly

Six players from the Ghana Premier League have been handed opportunities in the Black Stars’ 23-man squad for their upcoming international friendly against Mexico...

2026 WC: Black Stars will have a good run if … – Fred Pappoe

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, believes the Black Stars can enjoy a strong campaign at the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: Fred Pappoe sets benchmark for Black Stars ahead of tournament

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, says Ghana’s success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be measured by progression...

Fred Pappoe hails Michael Essien as Ghana’s greatest player

Former Ghana Football Association Vice President Fred Pappoe has hailed Michael Essien as the greatest player Ghana has ever produced, citing his remarkable club...

2026 WC: GFA must take responsibility if Black Stars fail – Herbert Mensah

Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensa, has called for greater accountability from the leadership of the Black Stars as the team prepares for...

Odartey Lamptey drags Eleven Wonders to court over unpaid camp expenses [Audio]

Former Eleven Wonders coach Nii Odartey Lamptey has initiated legal proceedings against his former side over alleged unpaid fees for services rendered at his...

Carlos Queiroz is accomplished, but World Cup record not great – Herbert Mensah

Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has offered a candid and thought-provoking assessment of the Black Stars of Ghana as anticipation builds ahead...

U-20 WWCQ: GFA boss rallies Black Princesses ahead of crucial return leg clash against Uganda

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has visited the camp of the Black Princesses to offer encouragement as the team prepares...

‘It’s when rather than if’ – Rooney on Carrick

Michael Carrick can lead Manchester United "for however long he wants if he gets it right", says the club's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney. United beat...

Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash

"We don't care about Clearlake; they don't care about us." Amid growing anger from Chelsea's fans towards the club's BlueCo ownership, that chant has become the...

Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years after Saka downs Atletico

Arsenal will contest in their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years after Bukayo Saka scored the winner in a narrow 1-0 victory over Atletico...

Man City condemn alleged racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo after Everton fan arrested

An Everton supporter has been arrested after alleged racist abuse was directed at Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo during Monday’s 3-3 draw at Hill Dickinson...

Black Stars goalkeepers’ coach Daniel Gaspar visits Hearts Oak ahead of Karela United clash [Video]

New Black Stars goalkeeping coach Daniel Gaspar has paid a visit to Hearts of Oak’s training camp ahead of their Ghana Premier League fixture...

2025/26 GHPL: We need to keep fighting – Medeama boss Ibrahim Tanko

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has called on his players to maintain their concentration as the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season approaches its...

Kofi Kyereh: I almost quit football during long-term ACL injury

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has admitted he seriously considered retiring from football during his long spell on the sidelines following a devastating injury. The 30-year-old...

Injury-free Kofi Kyereh targets playing at 2026 World Cup

Ghana international Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has expressed a strong ambition to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he continues his recovery from a...

2026 WC: Kurt Okraku optimistic Carlos Queiroz’s appointment can ignite Black Stars players

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars will...

Choice of Afcon final referee for African Champions League final criticised

Several members of the Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) executive committee are demanding the appointment of Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo to referee the first leg...

I am ready for Black Stars call-up but … – Medeama midfielder Salim Adams

Medeama SC midfielder Salim Adams has declared his readiness for a potential Black Stars call-up, while acknowledging that the final decision rests solely with...

Talent identification takes Maxwell Konadu and Awudu Issaka to Tolon

A high-powered football delegation led by the Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee of the Ghana Football Association, JoeSalam Abubakar, has taken Ghana’s talent...

What Champions League failure means for ‘broken club’ Chelsea

Qualifying for the Champions League is now a near-impossible dream for a Chelsea side whose season is ending in disarray. Monday's 3-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest leaves the managerless...

Cyclist rides from Yeji to Jirapa, wins motorbike from Anwelle Foundation

The Anwelle Foundation, a local non-governmental organisation, has honoured Tiekan Joseph, popularly known as “Hero,” with a brand new Apsonic AP125-30 motorbike in recognition...

Hurzeler agrees new long-term deal with Brighton

Brighton have agreed a new long-term contract with head coach Fabian Hurzeler. The 33-year-old German still has 12 months to run on his current deal at...

Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says Cunha

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha feels interim boss Michael Carrick has the "magic" that can reconnect the club to its trophy-laden Sir Alex Ferguson...

Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van Dijk

Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool's season has been "unacceptable" after Arne Slot's side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten...