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Wild acrobatic stunts, cultural display at Christian Atsu’s final funeral rites

The final funeral rites of the late Black Stars footballer, Christian Atsu, had people from all walks of life present to bid him farewell....

Patrick Vieira: Crystal Palace sack manager after 12-game winless run

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after a 12-match winless run. Palace have not won a match in 2023 and were beaten 1-0 by...

Serie A Round of 27 Preview: Udinese host AC Milan as Juventus travel to Inter

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 27 action from the 2022-23 Serie A, with matches scheduled to run from...

La Liga Round of 26 Preview: ATM host Valencia as Real Madrid travel to Barcelona

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 26 action from the 2022-23 La Liga, with matches scheduled to run from...

PL Round of 28 Preview: Chelsea host Everton as Arsenal tackle Palace

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 28 action from the 2022-23 Premier League, with matches scheduled to run from...

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns host Orlando Magic as Atlanta Hawks travel to San Antonio Spurs

Viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to thrills and spills from the world’s best basketball league, with ESPN and ESPN 2 the...

Champions League quarter-final draw: Chelsea to play Real Madrid, Man City v Bayern Munich

Chelsea will face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Pep Guardiola faces his former club as Manchester City play six-time winners Bayern Munich. Inter...

Man Utd drawn against Sevilla as Juventus get Sporting in Europa League quarterfinal draw

Manchester United will meet record six-time winners Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Should they advance, Erik ten Hag's side will face either...

How I discovered Christian Atsu – Football talent coach

The President of Cheetah Football Club, Abdul Hayye Yartey, has narrated how he discovered the late winger, Christian Atsu. As an experienced football scout, he...

Atsu’s funeral: This video of John Paintsil crying will break your heart

Former Black Stars player, John Paintsil, could not hold back his tears after filing past the mortal remains of his late team mate, Christian...

What I told myself after filing past Atsu’s body – George Afriyie

Former Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, George Afriyie, has called on people to be humble, generous and God-fearing. According to him, these words kept ringing...

Christian Atsu’s wife breaks down while reading tribute at his burial [Video]

Maria Claire Rupio, the widow of Christian Atsu, the late Chelsea and Newcastle star, broke down and could not continue to read the tribute...

Profile of Christian Atsu Twasam, 1992 – 2023

Christian Atsu Twasam, popularly known as Christian Atsu, was born on the 10th January, 1992 at Kyeiamanfro, Kwahu in the Eastern Region to Jonah...

Mubarak Wakaso’s emotional tribute to Atsu

Best friend and teammate, Mubarak Wakaso, described Christian Atsu as a genuine and reliable person. In his tribute, a heartbroken Wakaso said he would cherish...

We know you will continue to protect us from heaven – Atsu’s children

Though they will miss and feel the absence of their late father Christian Atsu, his little ones believe he will continue to protect them...

Moment Christian Atsu’s wife, kids arrived at funeral ground

Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of deceased Black Stars player, Christian Atsu Twasam, has arrived at the forecourt of the State House for the funeral...

Europa League: Arsenal beaten on penalties after Sporting’s stunning equaliser

Arsenal were knocked out of the Europa League at the last-16 stage in a penalty shootout defeat by Sporting Lisbon at Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Martinelli's...

This tribute by Atsu’s wife will make you cry

Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of deceased Black Stars player, has paid glowing tribute to her late husband, Christian Atsu Twasam who will be laid...

Christian Atsu to be buried today

Winger, Christian Atsu, who died in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey last month, will be laid to rest today. Atsu, 31, was found dead...

Gianni Infantino: Fifa president says ‘way more’ football is needed after re-election

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says there is a need for "way more" football after being re-elected until 2027. World football's governing body has this week announced an...

2023 Women’s World Cup: Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship for tournament

Fifa has dropped plans for Saudi Arabia to sponsor the 2023 Women's World Cup, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. It follows a backlash from co-hosts Australia and...

Rashford scores as Man Utd book quarterfinal spot with win over Real Betis

Marcus Rashford was on target again as Manchester United cruised into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a clinical win at Real Betis. After...

FIFA unveils first ‘Pele’ Stadium in Rwanda

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday unveiled Kigali Pele Stadium, in honour of the Brazilian football legend who died in December last year. The multi-sports...

Our objective to win the World Cup is on course – CAF boss Dr Motsepe

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has said that Africa’s objective of becoming the world champions is getting closer. His...

Egyptian police recover medal stolen from Salah’s home in Cairo

Police have recovered stolen goods including an Africa Cup of Nations runners-up medal and arrested two men following a burglary at the Cairo home...

Eddie Nketiah weeks away from recovery – Mikel Arteta confirms

Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah is still several weeks away from recovering from an ankle injury he picked up earlier this month, says boss Mikel...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan forward called up to Sweden squad at 41

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been called up to the Sweden squad at the age of 41 for their European Championship qualifiers, a year after his...

Manchester United ownership: Uefa says multi-club ownership rules need ‘rethink’

Uefa has to "rethink" its rules about multi-club ownership amid the potential sale of Manchester United, says president Aleksander Ceferin. British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe,...

UCL: Osimhen double helps Napoli see off Frankfurt to qualify for last eight

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable win over Eintracht Frankfurt. With Luciano Spalletti's side two goals...

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to book last eight spot with Benzema’s late strike

Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals after the holders’ five-star display at Anfield meant a low-key 1-0 win at the Bernabeu was...

Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe due at Old Trafford on Friday

Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to be at Old Trafford on Friday to receive a presentation on the potential sale...

World Cup 2026: La Liga criticises Fifa’s plans for tournament and Club World Cup

Fifa has shown a "complete disregard" for the football community with its World Cup and Club World Cup plans, says a statement from Spain's La Liga. Football's...

Lamptey and other local players merit Black Stars call-up for Angola games – Olympics coach Kobi Mensah

Great Olympics coach, Bismark Kobi-Mensah, has criticised the decision to sideline local players after Black Stars squad was named for the 2023 Africa Cup...

Manchester City signed me to win the Champions League – Haaland

Erling Haaland says he was brought to Manchester City to help them win the Champions League because they "already know" how to win the...

2023 AFCONQ: Local players have no place in Black Stars squad due to poor CHAN performance – Annor Walker

Veteran trainer, Annor Walker, beleives local players have no place in the Black Stars squad due to their poor performance at the 2022 African Nations...

Ibrahim Tanko not ruling out Accra Lions’ chances of winning Premier League title

Technical Director of Accra Lions, Ibrahim Tanko, is not ruling out his side's chances of winning the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The Capital-based club has had...

Hearts, Kotoko lack quality to attract fans – Dr Nyaho Tamakloe

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe says the two biggest clubs in the country, Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak lack quality players to attract fans to...

Christian Atsu: How orphanage children have lost the man they called ‘father’

The head of an orphanage supported by Christian Atsu has revealed how children there used to call the Ghana midfielder ‘father’. The 31-year-old, who had...

UCL: Inter Milan hold FC Porto to qualify for last eight

Inter Milan moved into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 as they eliminated Porto in their last-16 tie. The Italian side...

UCL: Impressive Man City thrash RB Leipzig to advance as Haaland scores five

Erling Haaland rewrote the record books by scoring an incredible five times as Manchester City swept RB Leipzig aside to reach the Champions League...