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People shouting and telling me to resign can’t affect me; I won’t! – Otto Addo

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, has made it clear that he has no intention of resigning after the Black Stars failed to secure a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a first...

Video: Kwasi Appiah, some Sudan players jam to King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’ song after qualiying for AFCON

A video making rounds on social media captures Coach Kwasi Appiah sharing a light-hearted moment with his team as he attempted to groove to a popular hit song.The 64-year-old, holding a handful of fruits,...

A mess and very uncomfortable – CK Akonnor speaks on coaching the Black Stars

Former Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor has opened up about the difficulties he encountered when justifying his player selections during his time in charge.Akonnor, who took over from Kwesi Appiah in 2020 after Ghana's...

Profound carelessness, shambolic national squad – The Guardian journalist rants over state of Black Stars

Ghana's inability to secure a spot in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has sparked widespread criticism, extending from local media outlets to international platforms.The Black Stars failed to secure a single victory...

Ireland loses to England by 5 goals to nil

England ended their Nations League campaign on a high note with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Wembley, securing promotion to League A and bringing Lee Carsley’s tenure as interim...

France beat Italy to win Nations League Group A2

Adrien Rabiot scored two headers as France secured a 3-1 victory over Italy at the San Siro, overtaking the Azzurri to win Nations League Group A2.The Marseille midfielder opened the scoring by heading in...

AFCON 2025Q: Jordan, Alidu, Gideon and Fatawu to miss out on Niger’s clash

Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have been ruled out of Ghana's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger due to injuries.Alidu Seidu and Gideon Mensah, who were...

Black Stars miss out on 2025 AFCON qualifiers after draw against Angola

Black Stars of Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Angola on November 15, 2024, at the Estadio de Angola.This result means...

Video: See the bromance between Jordan Ayew and Kudus in camp amid captaincy controversy

Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew shared a heartfelt moment during the Black Stars’ final training session at the Estadio de Novembro ahead of their crucial clash with Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of...

2025 AFCONQ: Ghana drops to last place in Group F as Niger thrashes Sudan

Ghana’s Black Stars have found themselves at the bottom of Group F in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a dramatic turn of events on Thursday, November 14.Niger...

Mike Tyson finally bouts Jake Paul today

Nearly 40 years after his professional debut and 19 years after his retirement, 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson will step into the ring today to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a Netflix-backed event.The...

Baba Rahman addresses calls for his return to the Black Stars

Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman has expressed his willingness to return to the Black Stars when fully fit. He explained that his decision to step back from the national team was due to injuries that...

Ballon d’Or: Michael Oti Adjei tells why he voted Man City’s Rodri over Madrid’s Vini Jr.

Veteran sports journalist Michael Oti Adjei has shared the key factors he considered before selecting Manchester City midfielder Rodri as his top choice for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.As Ghana’s representative on the 2024 Ballon...

Photo: Partey spends time with his family after Black Stars call up snub

Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey recently shared a photo enjoying quality time with his family after being excluded from Ghana's squad for the matches against Angola and Niger.The Arsenal midfielder posted a picture...

2025 AFCONQ: Niger cancels plan to host Sudan in Morocco; match to be relocated to Togo

Niger has reversed its decision to host their round-five match against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Morocco.Initially, Niger, lacking a CAF-approved stadium, had selected the Moulay Hassan...

Football fans call for Akrobeto to replace BBC presenter Gary Lineker

Some football fans on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter), have humorously proposed that the BBC should replace outgoing sports broadcaster Gary Lineker with Ghanaian comedian and presenter Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as...

Arsenal mulls an £83m swoop for Kudus – Reports

English Premier League club Arsenal is reportedly making a strong push to acquire Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.According to transfer news outlet Fichajes, Arsenal is prepared to offer £83 million for...

Baba Yara stadium now meets required standards to host major events again – NSA

Seth Panwum, Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Board, has confirmed that the Baba Yara Stadium is now fully prepared to host football matches once more.The stadium had been temporarily closed after...

EPL referee suspended after speaking ill of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp in viral video

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended following a viral video in which he expressed hostility and prejudice towards Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp.In the video, Coote was heard using offensive language...

GFA leadership must ‘eat humble pie’ and resign if Ghana fails to qualify for 2025 AFCON – Kudjoe Fianoo

Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Kudjoe Fianoo, has stated that Kurt Okraku should step down as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) if the Black Stars fail to qualify for the...

Video: Check out Kumawood’s Salinko’s second marriage; see his new wife

Ghanaian Kumawood actor Abraham Kofi Davis, widely known as Salinko, tied the knot with his new wife, Lydia Arthur, on November 9, 2024, in an intimate ceremony.A video circulating on social media captured Salinko,...

AFCON qualifiers: Semenyo, Djiku, 6 other players pull out ahead of Angola, Niger clash

As Ghana gears up for their vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger, the Black Stars have encountered a setback, with eight players withdrawing from the squad due to injuries and...

Ex- Turkish club chief thrown in jail for punching referee

A Turkish court has sentenced former Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca to over three and a half years in prison for assaulting a referee during a match last season.The incident occurred after a 1-1 draw...

Gerald Asamoah tells story behind free heart surgeries for children in Ghana; cost involved

Former German footballer of Ghanaian heritage, Gerald Asamoah, has shared the motivation behind his Gerald Asamoah Foundation and its focus on supporting those with heart-related conditions.On November 5, 2024, Asamoah, a former Schalke 04...

Inter Miami eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs

Inter Miami’s hopes of securing an MLS Cup title were dashed on Saturday evening as they were eliminated from the playoffs following a 3-2 defeat in the decisive third leg of their round one...

Renowned cyclist legend Cavendish retires tomorrow

Renowned cyclist Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire tomorrow after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man, who announced in...

Ancelotti reveals Mbappe is “down like everyone else”

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Kylian Mbappe is "down like everyone else" at Real Madrid, but the striker remains motivated to overcome his current struggles.Mbappe, who joined Real on a free transfer from Paris...

We want him here – Man Utd’s Onana on Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy's future at Manchester United remains uncertain as Rúben Amorim prepares to step in as the club’s new manager. However, goalkeeper André Onana has expressed the squad's desire for the Dutch coach...

Jordan Ayew is Black Stars’ new captain

Jordan Ayew has been named the new captain of the Black Stars for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F qualifiers against Angola and Niger, head coach Otto Addo confirmed.This decision...

St Johnstone backs down from signing Hearts of Oak defender Dennis Korsah

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has confirmed that Ghanaian defender Dennis Nkrumah Korsah will not be joining the squad, explaining that the club already has strong options at left-back.Korsah, who has earned four caps...

This is what Partey eats before every matches

Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has shared his favourite pre-match meal, revealing he relies on porridge with coconut milk before every game.The 31-year-old Arsenal midfielder disclosed his go-to meal during an interview with Arsenal’s...

Otto Addo names squad for Angola, Niger Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Otto Addo has announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F qualifiers against Angola and Niger.The squad features three home-based players who have impressed in the ongoing 2024/25...

Court orders Man City to pay part of Benjamin Mendy’s £11m unpaid wages

French footballer Benjamin Mendy is set to receive a significant portion of the £11 million in wages owed by his former club, Manchester City, following a ruling at the Manchester Employment Tribunal.According to The...

Video: Otoo Addo announces squad for Angola, Niger games; Partey missing

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the final two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Addo is expected to make significant adjustments to the lineup...

Video: Ghana’s David Oduro’s thrilling debut for Barcelona’s youth team

Ghanaian youngster David Oduro delivered an impressive performance in his debut game for Barcelona’s youth team against Real Sociedad B on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.The talented left-back, who joined Barcelona in August, had been...

Arsenal reportedly eyeing Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman

Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Nigerian forward and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman, following his impressive performances this season. The Gunners, who have struggled to find consistent form in their attacking lineup, are...

‘Kwesi Arthur is a genius’ – Kudus praises Ghanaian musician

West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus recently took to social media to praise Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur, calling him a “genius” in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning.“Kwesi Arthur is a GENIUS!...

‘I want to know God well’ – Black Stars’ Antoine Semenyo

Ghana international and AFC Bournemouth striker, Antoine Semenyo, is embracing a new personal journey alongside his thriving football career—a deeper exploration of his faith.The 23-year-old, who has been making headlines for his impressive performances...

Lightning strike kills one player, injures four others during football match in Peru

A lightning strike tragically claimed the life of one player and left four others injured during a lower-division league match in Peru on Sunday, November 3, 2025.The game, held at Coto Coto Stadium between...

Floods in Spain: Ancelotti says “football had to stop and then help”

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed that football in Spain should have been suspended in light of the devastating flash floods that resulted in over 215 fatalities in the Valencia region.Following La Liga's...

This is what really happened: The alleged ‘confusion’ between Drogba’s mistress and wife at Ballon d’Or event

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba became the subject of viral social media buzz following a moment at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 28 in Paris, France,, where he appeared to be at the...

Ghanaian gold-medal high jumper risks expulsion from US university over $15,000 unpaid fees

Evans Cadman Yamoah, a Ghanaian high jumper and gold medalist at the 2023 African Games, is on the verge of being unenrolled from the University of Central Missouri in the United States due to...

Partey’s future at Arsenal – Mikel Arteta speaks

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed plans to hold talks regarding the future of midfielder Thomas Partey, recognizing the Ghanaian international's crucial contribution to the squad.At 31, Partey has enjoyed a strong comeback...

Floyd Mayweather risks losing his Bugatti, Ferrari due to breach of contract with a Nigerian company

A California court has ordered legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay $2.4 million to Nigerian company Zzini Media Concept Limited after ruling that he breached an agreement to conduct promotional visits to various African...

Ghanaian duo Abdul Aziz Issah and David Oduro listed in Barca B squad to face Segoviana

Ghanaian talents Abdul Aziz Issah and David Oduro are set to make their first appearance for Barcelona B in an upcoming match against Gimnástica Segoviana CF on November 2, 2024.The two players are included...

Benzema faces criticism on social media for remarks about Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win

Legendary French footballer Karim Benzema recently received criticism from some social media users after voicing his opinion on the 2024 Ballon d'Or outcome, suggesting that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was undeserving of the win...

Real Madrid’s match at Valencia postponed due to flooding

Real Madrid’s upcoming La Liga match against Valencia, originally slated for Saturday, has been postponed following severe flash floods across parts of Spain.The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that all games in the...

Rúben Amorim named as new Manchester United manager

39-year-old Portuguese manager, Rúben Amorim, is set to join Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon on November 11. He has signed a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027.Following the...

Video: See highlights of Ghana’s 1-2 defeat to Nigeria in the finals of WAFU Zone B Championship

The Black Satellites of Ghana finished as runners-up in the WAFU Zone B Championship after falling to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in the final.The decisive match took place at the Stade de Kégué...

AFCON 2025Q: Black Stars to face Niger at Accra Sports Stadium on November 18

Ghana is set to take on Niger in the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18.This match follows the stadium’s recent...

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