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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"...

Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

Real Madrid are among the clubs trying to sign Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel. Earlier this week, the 15-year-old sent United formal notice that...

Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play two home league matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben...

Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda

Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition - but it won't come from their homeland of...

‘Let’s go, let’s go’ – inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake

"Quick, quick, quick, quick! Go, go, go, go, go!" The words of video assistant referee Matt Donohue as he rushed through the review to award...

Mbappe, Vini and Konate obscure Real’s Ceuta message

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate rolled up their pre-game T-shirts before Real Madrid's match at Elche on Tuesday to obscure the message...

Inaki Williams’ numbers are not great but we would have loved to keep him in Black Stars – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it would have preferred Inaki Williams to remain with the Black Stars, despite acknowledging that the Athletic Club...

2027 AFCON: Black Stars must start qualifiers well – Henry Asante Twum

Ghana must make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum...

2027 AFCONQ: Hervé Renard names Ivory Coast squad for Ghana, Somalia games

Ivory Coast head coach Hervé Renard has named a strong squad for next week's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, with experienced stars...

Carabao Cup fourth-round draw: Liverpool host Chelsea, Fleetwood to face Arsenal

Xabi Alonso will return to former club Liverpool in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after his Chelsea side were handed a trip...

Thomas Partey returns to Al Shabab training after injury lay-off

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training with Al Shabab after recovering from the injury that has kept him out since August. The 33-year-old...

Raphinha hat-trick sees Barcelona crush Racing Santander 7-2 to remain perfect

Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in a spectacular 7-2 triumph in La Liga on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's league leaders...

EFL Cup: Man Utd lose to Brighton from 2-0 up to end 50-year record

Manchester United suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at Old Trafford as Brighton came from two goals down to reach the last 16. United head...

Ghana-Sunderland £10m partnership faces uncertainty

Ghana's proposed £10m partnership with Sunderland is facing uncertainty, with the deal yet to receive the formal approval required from the Ghanaian authorities. The agreement...

2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars to host home games at Accra Sports Stadium after CAF clearance

Ghana's Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international matches, paving the way for the Black...

Carlos Queiroz submits Black Stars squad for AFCON qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Ghana Football Association expected...

2027 AFCONQ: Somalia, Niger to play home games at Accra Sports Stadium

The Accra Sports Stadium will host home fixtures for both Niger and Somalia during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after being cleared...

Black Princesses return home after U20 World Cup group-stage exit [PHOTOS]

Ghana's Black Princesses have returned home after their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup ended with another group-stage exit. The Black Princesses...

Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the...

VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside – Webb

Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's...

EFL: Szoboszlai stunner helps Liverpool knock out Spurs

Tottenham's difficult start to the season continued as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by a largely second string Liverpool side. Roberto de...

How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya's President William Ruto says the World Athletics Championship will be "coming home", with Nairobi set to make history after being selected as the...

Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted to dangerous driving on a motorway before he crashed a Lamborghini in May. The 31-year-old, from Berkshire, also...

Mohammed Kudus is physically good to start against Liverpool – Spurs coach De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mohammed Kudus is fit enough to make his first start of the season against Liverpool in...

Hearts of Oak will adopt tactical changes for every opponent – Nebojsa Kapor

Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor says his side will adapt their tactics to each opponent as they look to maintain their perfect...

We will make Baba Yara Stadium a fortress – Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has challenged his players and supporters to turn the Baba Yara Stadium into a fortress during the 2026/27...