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Iran vs Israel: What to know about the massive attack

Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza.  President Biden condemned the attack...

2023 AFCON: Asamoah Gyan hails Kudus

Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan is full of praise for midfielder Mohammed Kudus following his sterling performance in the game against Egypt. Having missed out...

AFCON 2024: Black Stars supporters receive $400 each after threatening to return home

Some supporters of the Black Stars in Ivory Coast, who had previously threatened to return home due to unmet expectations, have each received an...

George Addo Jnr appointed lead English commentator for official 2023 AFCON rights holders New World TV

New World Television, the official broadcast rights holder for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has appointed UK-based Ghanaian sports journalist, George Addo...

CAF CL: We are psychologically ready for Yanga tie – Medeama SC coach

Head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Evans Adotey says his team is psychologically prepared for their match against Yanga SC in Tanzania, despite facing challenges...

Argentina reduces number of ministries to 9 instead of 18

Argentina’s new president Javier Milei took his incoming cabinet’s oaths on Sunday afternoon at the Casa Rosada. Unlike the previous government, there were only...

2026 WCQ: Ivory Coast clinch second win, Kenya thrash Seychelles, Mali held at home

Ivory Coast continued their perfect start in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 away win over The Gambia in Group F. Elsewhere on...

2023 CAF WCL: Ampem Darkoa Ladies come from behind to beat AFAR Club

Ghana Women's Premier League champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from behind to beat ASFAR Club in the ongoing CAF Women's Champions League on Monday evening. https://twitter.com/ampem_fc/status/1721605024738955401 Promising...

Watch Kudus’ magnificent free kick that sealed victory for Black Stars in AFCON qualifier

In a 2023 AFCON qualifier clash, Mohammed Kudus showcased his brilliance with a breathtaking free kick to propel the Black Stars to a 2-1...

Jennifer Rubiales’ World Cup kiss should not go unpunished

A union representing Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the lips by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales, says the incident should...

Spanish FA President apologises for kissing Hermoso after World Cup win

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has apologised for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Rubiales kissed the...

Olga Carmona told after Women’s World Cup final that father has died

Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored her country's winner in the Women's World Cup final, was told after the game that her father had...

2023 WWC: Spain FA chief Luis Rubiales faces criticism after Jennifer Hermoso’s surprise kiss

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales is facing criticism for giving Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso a surprise kiss on the lips after the 33-year-old...

2023 WWC: Fifa president Gianni Infantino on battle for equality

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says women who "pick the right fights" can "convince us men what we have to do" to bring progress in...

2023 WWC: Sweden eliminates Japan to book semifinals spot

Sweden produced a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and leave Japan's Women's World Cup dreams in tatters. Japan were seen as...

Lauren James given two-game Women’s World Cup ban after red card

England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women's World Cup game with Nigeria. James,...

Fifa Women’s World Cup: How quarter-finalists shape up

Tension, great goals and penalty shootout wins, the first stage of the Fifa Women's World Cup knock-outs delivered and there's no doubt more drama...

2023 WWC: Fifpro helping Nigeria’s women in bonus row

Players union Fifpro says it is helping Nigeria's Women's World Cup squad in "a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation" over unpaid bonuses, allowances...

2023 WWC: Morocco crashed out after defeat to France

France eased their way into the Women’s World Cup quarter-final with a 4-0 win against Morocco in Adelaide on Tuesday. The countries’ record goalscorer Eugenie...

2023 WWC: Colombia set up England match by beating Jamaica

Catalina Usme scored a curling goal to give Colombia a 1-0 victory against Jamaica in the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World...

2023 WWC: Co-hosts Australia beat Denmark to reach quarters

Co-hosts Australia breezed into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Denmark. The Matildas, who were rarely troubled in...

2023 WWC: Nigeria out of tournament after penalty shootout defeat to England

England scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James' red card. Despite...

Sweden knock holders USA out of World Cup

Reigning champions the USA are out of the Women's World Cup after being stunned by Sweden on penalties on a night of incredible drama...

2023 WWC: Netherlands beat South Africa to reach quarter-finals

The Netherlands secured a quarter-final spot against Spain at the Fifa Women's World Cup but not before enduring several anxious moments against South Africa. Jill...

2023 WWC: Spain put five past Switzerland to reach last eight

Spain reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time after producing an outstanding display of firepower to send Switzerland out. La...

2023 WWC: Check out full fixtures of last 16 games

The 2023 Women's World Cup which is ongoing in Australia and New Zealand is at its last 16 stage. The Round of 16 fixtures was confirmed...

2023 WWC: Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16

Morocco have reached the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut after beating Colombia - although the South Americans progress as Group H...

Two-time winners Germany knocked out of World Cup

Two-time champions Germany were sent crashing out of the Women's World Cup group stages in the biggest shock of the tournament thanks to a...

Jamaica dump Brazil out of World Cup to reach last 16

Jamaica qualified for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time as Brazil went out of the competition in a...

2023 WWC: Sweden beat Argentina to set up USA last-16 clash

Sweden beat Argentina to make it three wins from three at the Women's World Cup, clinching top spot in Group G and a mouth-watering...

2023 WWC: South Africa book last 16 slot after 3-2 win over Italy

South Africa are through to the last 16 after claiming their first Women’s World Cup win with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Italy in...

Australia thump Canada to keep World Cup dream alive

Australia kept their Women's World Cup dream alive as they advanced to the last-16 stage by thrashing Canada. Hayley Raso scored twice, Mary Fowler was...

As it happened: Nigeria qualify for last 16 of 2023 WWC

The Republic of Ireland ended their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progressed to the last-16 and could face England. The...

Zambia beat Costa Rica for first Women’s World Cup win

Zambia secured their first Women's World Cup win by edging out Costa Rica in their final Group C match. Lushomo Mweemba opened the scoring for...

2023 WWC: Japan thump Spain to book last-16 Norway tie

Japan showed why they are serious contenders at the Women's World Cup by hammering Spain to finish top of Group C and book a...

Co-hosts New Zealand out of Women’s World Cup

Tournament co-hosts New Zealand were knocked out of the Fifa Women's World Cup as Switzerland got the draw they needed to advance as Group...

2023 WWC: Morocco stun S Korea to earn first World Cup win

Morocco gained their first-ever victory at a Women's World Cup as they secured a shock win over South Korea. Ibtissam Jraidi scored Morocco's first World...

Colombia stun Germany with famous late win at World Cup

Manuela Vanegas scored a 97th-minute winner as Colombia stunned Germany at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. Linda Caicedo netted a wondergoal to give the...

Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at World Cup

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina has made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup. The 25-year-old wore the Islamic...

Jamaica record first-ever Women’s World Cup win to knock out Panama

Jamaica won their first-ever Fifa Women's World Cup match as Allyson Swaby's goal gave them victory over Panama in Perth. Swaby rose highest to head...