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Inaki Williams scores twice for Atletic Bilbao in game against Espanyol

Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams shone brightly over the weekend, scoring twice in Athletic Bilbao's commanding 4-1 win over Espanyol on matchday 10 of the Spanish La Liga.Williams' first-half brace played a crucial role in...

Kudus valued at €100m by West Ham amid Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona interest

West Ham United has reportedly placed a €100 million price tag on Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus.The 24-year-old has attracted interest from several top European clubs after an impressive debut season with the Hammers,...

Dan Kwaku Yeboah accuses Kwesi Nyantakyi of embezzling $2m from Black Stars coffers

Prominent sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah has made serious allegations against Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).According to Yeboah, during Nyantakyi's leadership, he withdrew a staggering $2 million from...

FA bans Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis over misconduct

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been handed a five-match stadium ban by the FA for misconduct.Marinakis was charged for conduct following Forest's 1-0 defeat against Fulham on Sept. 28.The FA summary said Marinakis...

Jamie Leweling tells why he rejected Ghana for Germany

German winger Jamie Leweling has revealed the reasons behind his choice to decline a call-up to the Black Stars and instead commit his international career to Germany.With a German mother and a Ghanaian father,...

Ghana stands the chance of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON – Otto Addo insists

Black Stars coach Otto Addo remains hopeful about his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even in light of recent challenges.Ghana's hopes of competing in Africa's premier football...

Saddick Adams reveals reason behind Jordan Ayew’s anger over Kudus captaincy in Black Stars

Renowned sports journalist Saddick Adams has revealed that Jordan Ayew is dissatisfied with the Black Stars management due to how the team’s captaincy change was handled.He reported that head coach Otto Addo failed...

All Regional Games to 2025 – Asamoah Gyan announces

Asamoah Gyan has postponed the All Regional Games, initially scheduled to start this year, to 2025.Launched in July 2024, the event was designed to unearth sporting talent from across Ghana, with trials already underway...

Check out conversation between Kwasi Appiah’s aide and Otto Addo before Ghana’s 0-2 loss to Sudan

Asante Forkuo, the personal assistant to Sudan's head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, recently shared insights about a discussion between Appiah and Otto Addo following their goalless draw in the first match at the Accra...

This is why Kurt Okraku sacked Kwasi Appiah – Dan Kwaku Yeboah reveals

Prominent sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah has disclosed that Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association, dismissed Kwasi Appiah in 2019 due to his selection of 'unknown' players.Yeboah pointed out that among...

Video: Kudus separates Jordan Ayew and Ati-Zigi during their fight after the defeat to Sudan

Following Ghana's disappointing 2-0 loss to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, a confrontation occurred between Black Stars players Jordan Ayew and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.In a video shared on X, the two...

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Ambassadorial deal with Man Utd to end after season – source

Sir Alex Ferguson is poised to conclude his ambassadorial duties at Manchester United by the end of the current season, according to a source speaking to ESPN.This move is part of the club's broader...

Ghana succumbs to 2 goals in less than 10 minutes in game against Sudan

Ghana’s crucial second-leg encounter against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers is taking place today in Libya, but without spectators.Before the end of the game, the odds are in favour...

Ghana’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Sudan set to take place behind closed doors

Ghana’s crucial second-leg encounter against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers will take place today in Libya, but without spectators.The Black Stars will face Sudan at the Martyrs of February...

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Otto Addo “very sure” Ghana will win in clash with Sudan

Ghana's national football coach, Otto Addo, expressed strong confidence in his team's ability to overcome Sudan in their upcoming match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.This clash is set to take...

Black Stars arrive in Libya ahead of Sudan clash

Black Stars have arrived in Libya, gearing up for a crucial match against Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).This upcoming clash is vital for Ghana as they strive...

Black Stars could do these three things to beat Sudan in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers

The Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi, Libya, will be the venue for Ghana’s crucial match against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.This fixture...

Mauricio Pochettino wins first game as United States manager 

Mauricio Pochettino made a winning start to his tenure as the United States manager with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Austin, Texas.The breakthrough came in the second half when AC Milan midfielder...

US authorities working to find our missing players – Kotoko

Asante Kotoko SC has confirmed that two of its Sudanese players, Esmat AbdalHamid Mohamed and Obdoelkarem Yoouef Yagoub, have gone missing from the club's camp in the United States.The players were last seen...

Saka out of England squad due to injury on right leg

Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday's Nations League match against Finland after sustaining an injury to his right leg.The 23-year-old Arsenal winger, who was substituted in the second half...

Two Asante Kotoko players disappear in US before DC United game

Two Sudanese players from Asante Kotoko, AbdoelKarem Yagoub and Esmat Abdulhamid, have reportedly disappeared from their hotel in the US ahead of the team’s friendly match against DC United on October 12, 2024.The...

Virgil van Dijk shown first red card of his international career in Netherlands vs Hungary game

Virgil van Dijk received his first-ever red card for the Netherlands during their Nations League match against Hungary, which ended in a 1-1 draw.The Dutch captain was sent off after receiving two yellow...

Man City’s Haaland sets social media ablaze with ‘baby’ post

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has sparked baby rumours by hinting on social media that he may soon become a dad.He scored two goals in Norway's 3-0 Nations League victory over Slovenia on Thursday,...

2025 AFCONQ: We deserved to win – Pained, disappointed Otto Addo after goalless draw with Sudan

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, has expressed his disappointment following the Black Stars' goalless draw against Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The match, held at the Accra Sports...

I wish this match didn’t happen – Sudan assistant coach ahead of Ghana game

Ghana and Sudan are set to face off in a crucial AFCON qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, with both sides desperate for a win.Sudan, coached by former Black Stars player and...

Otto Addo names Kudus as captain of Black Stars clash against Sudan

Head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, Otto Addo, has named Mohammed Kudus, the West Ham United forward, as the team's captain for the upcoming 2025 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers match against Sudan.The coach...

Man City’s director Begiristain to depart at the end of the season

Manchester City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain, is expected to depart the club at the conclusion of the current season, according to sources from ESPN.Since joining the Etihad Stadium in 2012, Begiristain has been...

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer awarded England Men’s Player of the Year

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has been awarded the England Men's Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, as announced by the English Football Association on Tuesday.At just 22 years old, Palmer outperformed Real...

Video: Otto Addo checks Accra Sports Stadium’s pitch to confirm ‘good’ state

Black Stars coach Otto Addo was seen inspecting the condition of the pitch at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of their upcoming match against Sudan on Thursday, October 10, 2024.The national team began training...

Former junior world 800m champion Bett passes away at 26

Former under-20 world athletics champion Kipyegon Bett has tragically passed away at 26 in Bomet, Kenya, after a brief illness.Bett, known for his prowess in the 800m, claimed his junior world championship title...

Kwesi Appiah hopes both Ghana and Sudan qualify for 2025 AFCON

Kwesi Appiah is optimistic that both Sudan and Ghana will secure spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.The former Ghana international, now the head coach of Sudan’s national team, the Falcons,...

Pogba-Juve open talks for contract termination after truncated doping ban

Paul Pogba may soon become a free agent, with discussions reportedly underway to terminate his contract with Juventus, according to sources from ESPN.After successfully appealing his doping suspension, which was reduced to 18...

Kwasi Appiah resigns as GFA Executive Council ahead of Ghana-Sudan game

Sudan's head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, has resigned from his position as an Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).His aide, Asante Forkuo, explained that the decision stemmed from a conflict of...

Video: Salisu, Kudus, Jordan, and others arrive for Ghana-Sudan game

Several Black Stars players have touched down in Ghana ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Sudan.Among the early arrivals on Sunday, October 6, 2024, were key players...

Don’t blame Ten Hag, blame the players – Man Utd’s Maguire defends coach

Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United's players to take accountability for their recent poor performances, rather than placing the blame on embattled manager Erik ten Hag.With just three wins from nine matches this...

Video: Kudus nets first goal of the season in West Ham’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus found the back of the net for West Ham United in their commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on October 5, 2024.Kudus scored his...

4 years to 18 months – Pogba’s doping ban truncated after appeal

Paul Pogba has expressed relief, stating his "nightmare is over" after his four-year doping ban was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).Sources close to the 31-year-old Juventus...

Wallacott, Tariq Lamptey, others – Full list of Otto Addo’s 25-man squad for Sudan game

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 25-man roster for Ghana's crucial AFCON qualifier against Sudan, set for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.The lineup includes key figures such...

Ticket prices for Ghana-Sudan match announced; check them out

Ticket prices for the upcoming match between the Black Stars and Sudan in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers have been revealed.The game is scheduled to take place at the Accra...

Renovate El Wak sports stadium – Ghana Athletics President appeals to govt

President of Ghana Athletics, Bawah Fuseini, has called on the government to restore the El Wak Sports Stadium, which has fallen into a state of neglect.Once a prime venue for sports and athletic events,...

Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas, others feature in new Netflix documentary on Rubiales, Jorge Vilda

Jenni Hermoso is set to be featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary alongside other Spanish players, highlighting the controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales and Jorge Vilda.Spain’s 2023 Women's World Cup triumph, where they defeated...

Luis Enrique admits PSG had a tough one with no ‘superior’ Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique has admitted uncertainty about how long it will take to rebuild his team into a top contender in Europe following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in Tuesday’s...

Songo goes after Stephen Appiah over claims of “beating around the bush” on Black Stars selection

Outspoken broadcaster Patrick Osei Agyemang, popularly known as Countryman Songo, has criticised former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah for not tackling what he believes are critical issues affecting the team during his meeting with...

CAF approves Accra Sports Stadium for Ghana-Sudan clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to serve as the venue for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan.The Black...

Adebayor reunites with Funny Face – Asamoah Gyan reveals in birthday wish to the comedian

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that Togo legend Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to amend his strained relationship with comic actor Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, affectionately known as Funny Face.Gyan made...

FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o for six months for offensive behaviour

Head of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto’o, has received a six-month ban from attending matches involving the national teams due to breaches of FIFA's disciplinary rules according to an announcement from the...

GFA have taken over the referee selection job from us – Chairman of Referee Association

Chairman of the Ghanaian Referees Association, George Saijah, has revealed that his organisation is no longer responsible for appointing referees for football matches in Ghana.Previously, the association handled the training and selection of...

Neymar returns to Al Hilal training after long injury sideline

Brazilian football sensation Neymar, aged 32, has resumed team training with Al Hilal on Monday, marking his comeback after almost a year sidelined due to a left knee injury.Neymar transferred to the Saudi...

Antoine Griezmann announces retirement from France’s national team

Antoine Griezmann has officially retired from international football after a decade-long career with the French national team, as he announced on Monday.The 33-year-old forward played a crucial role in leading France to three major...

Losing my job not my concern – Erik ten Hag after 3-0 loss to Tottenham

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has stated he isn't worried about losing his job, despite a crushing 3-0 loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.Although Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card...

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