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NSA boss calls for public education on pitch maintenance after viral video criticism

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has urged greater public education on football pitch maintenance, arguing that many criticisms...

GFA leadership must be blamed for Ghana’s football woes – Majeed Waris [Video]

Former Ghana international striker Majeed Waris has attributed the challenges facing Ghana football to the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), insisting that...

Ghana must not focus on winning AFCON now – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to focus on rebuilding the Black Stars through a long-term development plan...

Christopher Bonsu Baah reveals heartbreaking story behind his rise to football success

Ghana winger Christopher Bonsu Baah has shared the emotional story behind his rise to professional football, revealing how the death of his mother while...

U-17 WWCQ: We are aiming to secure our qualification against Senegal – Joe Nana Adarkwa

Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa believes his side will secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ahead of Ghana’s crucial tie...

Kwesi Nyantakyi writes: Parallels from football’s talent development initiatives in Morocco and Ghana

Over the past six years, the remarkable achievements of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) at various international football competitions have drawn renewed attention...

2026 WC: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its knockout climax, with the quarter-final fixtures now officially confirmed following the completion of the Round of...

Black Stars need long-term plan to succeed – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to begin preparations for the Black Stars' next FIFA World Cup campaign...

Laryea Kingston open to Black Stars coaching role

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revealed that he would accept the opportunity to coach the Black Stars if approached by the Ghana Football...

European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American...

NSA DG confirms Accra Sports Stadium unfit to host U-20 AFCON

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that the current condition of the Accra Sports Stadium makes...

2026 WC: Hossam Hassan fumes over ‘injustice’ after Egypt’s heartbreaking loss to Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the...

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over...

Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee while playing for Belgium at the World Cup. The 24-year-old...

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display – Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico was reminiscent of heroic Champions League displays from Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane. England midfielder Bellingham, 23,...

Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva’s successor

Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract. The former interim Real Madrid boss, 43, succeeds Marco Silva after he agreed...

Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final

Novak Djokovic produced an astonishing performance to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lasting over five hours to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon...

2026 WC: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals after a goalless game was decided by a penalty shootout, which the European side won 4-3 against Colombia. After a...

2026 WC: Argentina roar back to beat Egypt and make quarter-finals in epic fashion

Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Argentina battled from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-final. The defending...

Kwaku Andy denies claims of accusing Black Stars players of sleeping with prostitutes at World Cup

Asempa FM's Ultimate Sports Show host Obeng Kwaku Andy, popularly known as Papa Myxtro, has strongly denied reports claiming he accused Black Stars players...

Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

Lionel Messi v Mohamed Salah. Footballing legends. National icons. Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday (17:00 BST) for a place in the 2026 World Cup...

La Liga chief critical of ‘complicit silence’ surrounding Fifa

La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after United States striker Folarin Balogun was controversially spared from suspension...

NSA DG questions World Cup spending amid Baba Yara Stadium pitch controversy

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has questioned Ghana’s investment in football infrastructure following public criticism over the...

Kofi Adams rejects claims of government interference in Black Stars player selection

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that government officials or external forces influence player selection for the Black Stars. His...

No formal resignation letter has been received from Carlos Queiroz over Black Stars role – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has not received any official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz,...

Ghana football must be rebuilt from grassroots – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged football authorities to prioritise grassroots development if Ghana is to regain its status as...

2026 WC: Age cheating behind Black Stars’ poor performance – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has blamed the Black Stars' disappointing campaign at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup on what...

Tearful Ronaldo bows out saying Euros win ‘holds the same weight as the World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo will bow out of international football ”with a clear conscience,” saying he led Portugal to three titles, including a European Championship that...

US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finals

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World...

2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Black Bombers depart for elite training camp in Belfast

Ghana’s national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers, has officially departed the shores of Accra for a crucial high-performance international training camp, exactly 17...

2026 WC: Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal - and Cristiano Ronaldo - out of...

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks...

James expected to return for Norway quarter-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified...

Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's red card...

2026 WC: Inaki Williams proud of Black Stars despite Round of 32 exit

Forward Inaki Williams has expressed pride in the Black Stars despite their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the team's effort and...

2026 WC: ‘I asked FIFA to review it’ – Trump on Balogun’s reversed red card

United States President Donald Trump has revealed that he personally requested a review of the suspension handed to striker Folarin Balogun, insisting the decision...

Black Queens Coach Kim Björkegren names 27-player provisional squad for 2026 WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has unveiled a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco,...

2026 WC: Jordan Ayew was a disaster – Titus Glover

Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has launched a strong critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the...

Caleb Yirenkyi could move to Europe’s top five leagues this summer – FC Nordsjaelland chief

FC Nordsjaelland sporting director Alexander Riget believes Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is ready to take the next step in his career, revealing the midfielder...

Brandon Thomas-Asante targets Premier League impact after Coventry City’s promotion

Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on making a strong statement in the Premier League after Coventry City sealed promotion by winning...