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Referee suspended for using spectator’s mobile phone to disallow goal

Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk has been suspended for using a spectator’s mobile phone to disallow a goal in a league match. Al-Nasr thought they had...

Ex-Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil retires from football

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34. Ozil won nine trophies during his club...

Thousands of fans mob Lionel Messi at a restaurant [Video]

World Cup winner Lionel Messi was mobbed by fans in his native Argentina whilst having dinner with his family.  The 35-year-old was already a national hero before...

Peter Amewu’s son gets national team call-up

Son of Minister of Railways and Member of Parliament for Hohoe constituency, John Peter Amewu, has earned a national team call-up. Tema City FC winger,...

George Addo Jnr gets top appointment

Coach Hene Sports Club has announced George Addo Jnr, an experienced and influential figure in the world of media communications, has been appointed to...

2023 AFCONQ: Kotoko chairman and Medeama SC president dash out 1,500 tickets for Ghana v Angola game

Asante Kotoko board chairman, Dr Kwame Kyei and Medeama SC president, Moses Armah Parker have both purchased 1,500 tickets for supporters ahead of Ghana's...

Kylian Mbappe named new France captain after Lloris’ retirement

Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named as the new captain of the France national team. He succeeds Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who retired from...

2030 World Cup: ‘Right time’ for Morocco’s sixth bid

Morocco's sports minister has said he is "confident" now is the "right time" for the country to launch a sixth attempt to host football's...

2023 AFCONQ: Jojo Wollacott declared fit for Angola game after injury scare

Goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott has been declared fit for the Black Stars game against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 25-year-old started training...

2023 AFCONQ: Black Stars players pay tribute to Christian Atsu

The Ghana national team, the Black Stars, paid tribute to the late Christian Atsu at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Tuesday evening. Atsu, who was...

2022/23 MTN FA Cup quarterfinal draw: Aduana Stars travel to King Faisal as Dreams host Legon Cities

The quarter-final draw of the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup has been held with some interesting and exciting fixtures coming up. King Faisal in the southern...

Emmanuel Adebayor retires from football

Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement with a video including his infamous goal for Manchester City against former club Arsenal. The 39-year-old Togolese striker shone...

2023 AFCONQ: Black Stars arrive in Kumasi for Angola clash

The senior national team, the Black Stars, have arrived in Kumasi for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Angola. Ghana opened camp with...

Sevilla sack manager Jorge Sampaoli with club two points above relegation zone

Sevilla have sacked Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli with the club two points above the La Liga relegation zone. The former Chile and Argentina coach, 63,...

2023 AFCONQ: Richard Olele Kingson is still Black Stars goalkeeper’s trainer

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Richard Kingson will still be in charge as the goalkeepers' trainer of the national team, the Black...

Ekow Amoasi writes: Takeaways from Chris Hughton’s official unveiling

Chris Hughton on Monday was unveiled as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Premier League manager has...

2023 AFCONQ: Kingsley Schindler replaces injured Tariq Lamptey for Angola games

FC Köln defender, Kingsley Schindler, has been handed a maiden call-up to the Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola. Schindler will...

Crystal Palace reappoint Roy Hodgson as manager until end of season

Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been reappointed as Crystal Palace boss until the end of the season. Patrick Vieira, who replaced Hodgson at Selhurst...

Chris Hughton determined to build a winning Black Stars team

Chris Hughton has pledged that he will build a winning Black Stars team. The Irish-born of Ghanaian descent has been unveiled as the head coach of...

New Black Stars coach vows to watch more Ghana Premier League games

Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, has promised to spend more time watching the Ghana Premier League and other domestic competitions. The 64-year-old made this statement...

It’s incredible to be the new Black Stars coach – Chris Hughton

Chris Hughton has expressed his delight after being unveiled as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The 64-year-old has signed a year-and-a-half deal...

I cannot guarantee winning trophies with Black Stars – Chris Hughton

Newly appointed head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has unequivocally said he cannot guarantee to steer the team to win trophies. The 64-year-old...

Chris Hughton signs deal as Black Stars coach until 2024

Chris Hughton has signed a year-and-a-half deal to become the new head coach of the Black Stars. The contract runs until December 31, 2014.  The former Tottenham...

Assistant coach claims ‘never say die’ spirit is back after win over Kotoku Royals

Assistant coach of Hearts of Oak, David Ocloo, has insisted that the 'never say die' spirit is back following their win over the weekend. The...

Chris Hughton to be unveiled as new Black Stars coach today

Experienced manager, Chris Hughton, will officially be unveiled today as the new head coach for the Black Stars. Hughton was announced as head coach of...

La Liga: Barcelona snatch win against Real Madrid in El Classico with Kessie’s strike

Franck Kessie scored a dramatic late winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to move 12 points clear in La Liga. Real went ahead in El...

Rennes end PSG’s long home win run in Ligue 1

Paris St-Germain fell to their first Ligue 1 home defeat since April 2021 as Rennes completed a league double over the runaway leaders. The visitors...

FA Cup: Sheffield United face Man City in semi-final as Brighton face Manchester United

Manchester City will face Championship side Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Brighton will play Manchester United. City progressed to the last four...

2022/23 GHPL MD22 Wrap: Kotoko shock Samartex as Medeama beat Olympics to return to winning ways

The matchday 22 games of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League have ended at the various stadia with two games left to be played on...

Man Utd fight back to punish nine-man Fulham in FA Cup

Manchester United came from a goal down to beat nine-man Fulham and reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a controversial victory at Old Trafford. Marco...

PL: Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to go eight points clear

Manager Mikel Arteta challenged his Arsenal players to maintain their mindset following the international break after they beat Crystal Palace to go eight points...

PL: Simms score late as Everton fight back to snatch point at Chelsea

Ellis Simms scored his first Everton goal to earn Sean Dyche's side a precious point as they came from behind twice to draw against...

Haaland hits FA Cup hat-trick as Man City rout Burnley

Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick in five days as Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals by hammering Championship leaders Burnley at...

Antonio Conte lashes out at Tottenham board & ‘selfish players

A furious Antonio Conte says his players are "selfish" and Tottenham "can change the manager but the situation cannot change" in a stinging criticism...

PL: Leicester end losing run with draw at Brentford

Leicester City gained a crucial point and ended their five-match losing run as Harvey Barnes netted a second-half equaliser at high-flying Brentford in the...

PL: Southampton fight back to draw with Tottenham

A late James Ward-Prowse penalty earned Southampton a deserved point in a thrilling encounter as they came from behind against Tottenham at St Mary's. A...

PL: Leeds out of bottom three with victory at Wolves

Leeds climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after holding off a late Wolves fightback to win an enthralling game at Molineux. The victory...

Herbert Mensah elected new Rugby Africa President

Herbert Mensah has been elected as the new President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of Rugby in Africa, following the conclusion of the...

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad by Roberto Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo has been picked in Portugal's squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg this month. There were question marks about the...

2022/23 GHPL MD22 Preview: Hearts of Oak host Kotoku Royals as Aduana travel to Legon Cities

The match-day 22 games of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League get underway this weekend at the various venue in the country. At the Nsenkyire Sports...