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Exclusive: Sudan FA willing to release Kwesi Appiah for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign

The Sudan Football Association (SFA) is prepared to allow Kwesi Appiah to take charge of Ghana’s national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World...

GFA President defends retention of Otto Addo despite AFCON setback

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has defended the decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Black...

It’s unfair to blame Kurt Okraku over Hohoe United’s withdrawal – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has pushed back against attempts to link the challenges facing Hohoe United to GFA President...

Hohoe United Administrative Manager says club had no choice but to withdraw from GPL

The Administrative Manager of Hohoe United Football Club, Yussif Alhassan Uthman, has insisted that the club’s decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League...

Otto Addo should have been sacked earlier – Nyaho Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has said Otto Addo should have been dismissed much earlier from his role as...

Black Stars can still improve despite setbacks ahead of World Cup – Hans Sarpei

Former Black Stars defender Hans Adu Sarpei believes Ghana still has time to sharpen its game ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite...

Hans Adu Sarpei questions GFA’s decision to sack Otto Addo

Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has expressed strong disagreement with the Ghana Football Association’s decision to dismiss Otto Addo, insisting the coach should...

Current Black Stars lack confidence and experience – Hans Adu Sarpei

Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has expressed concerns over the Black Stars’ current squad, describing it as lacking confidence and experience. Although Ghana has...

Italian FA head Gravina quits over World Cup failure

Gabriele Gravina has resigned as the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following the national side's failure to qualify for a third consecutive...

We will appoint a proven winner as Black Stars coach – GFA President

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the association is determined to appoint a new head coach capable of rebuilding confidence...

Appoint coach who understands Ghana’s football identity – Fred Pappoe urges GFA

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has called on decision-makers to prioritise a coach who understands the country’s football...

The World Cup line-up is complete – here’s what you need to know

The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, completing the expanded 48‑team line‑up for this summer's tournament. DR Congo and Iraq were...

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

Lamine Yamal said the racist chants during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable". Police in Spain are investigating...

Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot – Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has said Phil Foden does not have a guaranteed place in his World Cup squad. The 25-year-old Manchester City midfielder was...

Captain Donnarumma vows to restore Italy after heartbreak

Gianluigi Donnarumma says he "cried because of the enormous sadness" of not being able to lead Italy to the 2026 World Cup this summer,...

Final ticket sales phase begins for FIFA World Cup

The fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in North America began on Wednesday, FIFA announced. The phase for the...

Billion-dollar bids made for NBA Europe teams

The NBA has received several billion-dollar bids for teams in the proposed European league, BBC Sport understands. Initial plans for 'NBA Europe' are for 10...

Isak to return to training this week – Slot

Alexander Isak will return to team training on Thursday, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed. Club record £125m signing Isak has been ruled out since December,...

A Red Devil’s Renaissance: How Danny Welbeck defied the odds to become Brighton’s master mentor

At 35, Danny Welbeck is playing some of the finest football of his career, fuelled by the relentless standards instilled in him during his formative years...

Old Tafo MP slams decision to sack Otto Addo [Audio]

A Ranking member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has sharply criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the dismissal...

Hohoe United withdraw from Ghana Premier League

Hohoe United have officially withdrawn from the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, the club announced following an emergency board meeting on Wednesday. In a statement,...

Black Stars slip in FIFA rankings amid poor run of form

The Black Stars have dropped in the latest FIFA rankings released on April 1, highlighting growing concerns over the team’s recent performances. The four-time African...

Black Stars legend Osei Kofi backs Kwesi Appiah’s potential return

Osei Kofi has thrown his support behind a potential return for Kwesi Appiah following the dismissal of Otto Addo. The Ghana Football Association is currently...

Chelsea make biggest loss in Premier League history

Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history. The £262m deficit for 2024-25 eclipses the £197.5m lost by Manchester City in 2011. It comes despite Chelsea bringing in...

DR Congo declares public holiday after historic World Cup qualification

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national football...

Kumasi to host 3rd edition of Democracy Cup

The third edition of the Democracy Cup was officially launched on Tuesday at Parliament House, the main event will take place in Kumasi on...

Decision to sack Otto Addo was made after humiliating defeat to Austria – GFA

A member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Council, Frederick Acheampong, has disclosed that the decision to relieve Otto Addo of his duties as...

Over 600 coaches apply for vacant Black Stars coaching job

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that it has received over 600 applications for the vacant Black Stars head coach position following the dismissal...

Why Otto Addo was sacked – GFA president Kurt Okraku

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has explained the decision to relieve Otto Addo of his duties as head coach of...

GFA president sets deadline for appointment of new Black Stars coach

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has revealed that a new head coach for the Ghana national football team will be...

Semenyo needs Black Stars teammates’ support to unlock full potential – Anthony Baffoe

Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has urged the Ghana national football team to provide greater support for forward Antoine Semenyo, insisting improved teamwork is...

Iran will play World Cup games in US – Infantino

Iran will take part in the World Cup and their games will be played in the United States as scheduled, says Fifa president Gianni...

Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment – CEO

Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are...

Barcelona move difficult to turn down – Cucurella

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has said it would be "hard to turn down" an offer to return to his former club, Barcelona. The 27-year-old, who was...

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years

The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years after Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win...

2026 WC: Bagbin worried about Black Stars’ prospects after Otto Addo’s exit

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed concerns about Ghana’s readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the...

Black Stars: GFA ExCo member says new coach to be named within three weeks

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to name a new head coach for the Black Stars within the next three weeks, according to...

Otto Addo to earn $500,000 as compensation after Black Stars exit

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to pay Otto Addo after parting ways with the former Black Stars head coach. Addo, who returned to...

Otto Addo sacked: Ghana must appoint local coach — Sammi Awuku

Following the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the Ghana national football team, politician Sammi Awuku has urged the Ghana Football Association...

Former NSA Board Chairman backs decision to sack Otto Addo

Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has backed the decision of the Ghana Football Association to sack Otto Addo...