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Olympics 2024: Imane Khelif reaches finals amid gender controversy

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is set to compete for an Olympic gold medal on Friday after overcoming controversy regarding her eligibility.Khelif secured a decisive victory in her semi-final against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in...

UEFA bans Spain’s Rodri, Alvaro Morata over Gibraltar chants

UEFA has imposed a one-match ban on Spain internationals Álvaro Morata and Rodri for chanting about a sovereignty claim over Gibraltar during the team's European Championship title celebration.The Gibraltar Football Association lodged a complaint...

I don’t believe in a God who watched my brother die of leukaemia – Ibrahimovic

Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that his personal experiences have led him to question his belief in God.He recounted a harrowing period when his brother was fighting leukemia and required immediate medical...

Boxer Imane Khelif to fight for an Olympic gold medal on Friday

Algerian welterweight boxer Imane Khelif is set to compete for an Olympic gold medal on Friday after overcoming the controversy surrounding her eligibility.Khelif secured a comprehensive victory in her semi-final against Janjaem Suwannapheng...

“I’m back”! – Nico Williams to stay at Athletic Bilbao amid Barca, PSG interests

Spain international Nico Williams, of Ghanaian heritage, is expected to remain with Athletic Bilbao despite significant interest from top clubs like Barcelona.Barcelona has been actively pursuing Williams during the current transfer window, attracted by...

CAF greenlights Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host Ghana’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers opener

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for Ghana to host its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The match is scheduled for...

Israeli’s Akwasi Afrifah; a survivor of deportation now an Olympian

Israeli-born Ghanaian sprinter Blessing Akwasi Afrifah is making headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he competes for Israel on the global stage.Afrifah's path to the Olympics has been anything but typical.He was...

2024 Olympics: “I am a woman” – Algerian boxer Imane Khelif fumes over transgender controversy

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has refuted allegations that she is a transgender athlete, stating that she has always been a woman and has not undergone any medical interventions.In a statement reported by foxnews.com, Khelif...

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Lloyds Bank estimates that thousands of young people in the UK were duped into paying for fake Premier League football tickets last season.The bank reported a significant increase in ticketing fraud, with cases...

Man Utd’s shirt sponsor willing to consider purchasing naming rights for the club’s stadium

Snapdragon, Manchester United's shirt sponsor, would be interested in exploring any opportunity to help fund the club's new stadium by buying naming rights.The tech company has replaced TeamViewer as United's front-shirt sponsor this season...

Asthma, allergies, and depression – The struggles of Olympic Champion, Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles, the men’s 100m champion at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, has opened up about his long-term battle with multiple chronic conditions.Lyles disclosed that he has been contending with asthma, allergies, dyslexia, and...

“We’re not worried, result is not so important” – Ancelotti on Madrid’ preseason form

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed that he is "not concerned" about his team's winless preseason.The Champions League winners suffered a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan last week and followed it up with...

Olympics 2024: Lyles’ torso wins in thrilling Olympics 100m final

A stunning pre-race light show and dramatic music at the Stade de France set the stage for an electrifying atmosphere, but even these spectacular elements couldn't fully capture the intensity of what happened in...

Ancelloti reveals when Mbappe will make his Real Madrid debut

Carlo Ancelotti has shared when fans might see Kylian Mbappe make his debut for Real Madrid and offered an update on Jude Bellingham.Mbappe, who completed his transfer to Real Madrid last month, is...

Olympics 2024: Azamati and Saminu fail to qualify for Men’s 100m final

Ghana's Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu fell short of reaching the men's 100m final at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris.In their respective semi-final heats on Sunday, Azamati clocked 10.17 seconds while Saminu...

Carlo Ancelotti ‘upset’ over Jude Bellingham ignoring his calls but picking Vinicius’ call

Jude Bellingham may be in trouble with Carlo Ancelotti after he blanked the Real Madrid manager's phone call.Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti revealed he "got angry with Bellingham" over the weekend.The Madrid boss said:...

Paris Olympics 2024 medal table

Today marks the 9th day of the Paris 2024 Olympics.So far, China has the most gold medals, 16, followed by the United States of America, with 14. But the latter has the most medals...

Liverpool beat Man Utd in friendly

Liverpool wrapped up their three-match tour of the US with a perfect record, capping it off with a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester United in Columbia.Playing before a record crowd of 77,559 at the...

Azamati, Saminu advance to men’s 100m semifinals in Paris 2024 Olympics

Ghanaian sprinters Benjamin Azamati and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu have both secured spots in the semifinals of the men’s 100m at the ongoing Paris Olympics.Azamati, who holds Ghana’s national record for the 100m, clocked in at...

Olympic games: Spain secures semi-final spot with Morocco after advancing past Japan

Fermin Lopez scored twice as Spain defeated Japan 3-0 in Lyon to advance to the Olympic men's football semi-finals.The Barcelona midfielder, who is also a member of Spain's Euro 2024-winning team, scored his first...

“I think this will be my last club” – Carlo Ancelotti on coaching job

Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid will be the last club of his coaching career, adding that he believes Vinícius Júnior deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.The Italian manager has a contract with Madrid...

Erik ten Hag calls Manchester United’s owners to stand by him

Erik ten Hag has issued a challenge to Manchester United's new owners, urging them to "prove" their support by standing by him during tough times next season.Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League last...

Ghana’s Rose Yeboah ends Olympics journey after failed attempt to reach finals

Ghanaian high jumper, Rose Yeboah, wrapped up her remarkable Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games with a notable performance, though she did not make it to the final.In her first Olympic appearance, Yeboah...

IOC justifies allowing controversial female boxers at Paris Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision on Thursday to allow two female boxers to compete in the Paris Olympics amid a heated gender debate.The IOC claimed the athletes faced unfair “aggression” due to...

“I couldn’t fight anymore” – Tearful female boxer Carini who quit a match against ‘transgender’ boxer

Italian female boxer Angela Carini shared a heartbreaking story of her journey to the Olympics moments after ending her match against the alleged transgender boxer Imani Khelif during their boxing match.Carini explained that she...

2024 Olympics: Brazil’s Marta walks off pitch in heavy tears after straight red card

Brazil legend Marta received a straight red card in what could be her final major tournament appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday.During her 200th cap for Brazil, Marta was dismissed in the...

World Cup 2034: Saudis intend to build 350 metres above ground stadium, 10 others

Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup includes ambitious plans to construct 11 new stadiums, one of which will be built 350 meters above ground level.Despite being the sole contender...

“There are days that I want to give up” – Neymar on ACL recovery struggles

Brazilian striker Neymar has confessed that "there are days that I want to give up" as he recovers from a severe knee injury.The Al Hilal forward has been out of action since October...

Man City slapped with a £2m fine for delaying games

Manchester City have been fined over £2 million for delaying Premier League kick-offs and restarts 22 times over the last two seasons.The club admitted to breaching Premier League regulations by delaying either the kick-off...

Olympics 2024: CAS throws out Canada’s appeal in drone spying case

Canada's appeal against the points deduction for their soccer team at the Paris Games, related to a drone spying incident, was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday.A panel of...

Euro 2024: Heartbroken Grealish speaks on pains of England call-up snub

Jack Grealish has expressed his heartbreak over being excluded from England's squad for the European Championship, stating that being left out by Gareth Southgate was devastating for him.This comes after Gareth Southgate, the England...

Former Kotoko CEO recuperating after alleged poisoning at friends party

Local media reports indicate that Nana Yaw Amponsah, the former Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, is recovering after allegedly being poisoned at a friend's party in Tarkwa.He is currently receiving treatment at...

‘It was just God’ – Derek Boateng on how he escaped Menzgold investment

Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng credits divine intervention for saving him from falling prey to the Menzgold scam.In an interview with Kingdom, Boateng explained that he did not invest in Menzgold due to...

Otumfuo to soon announce new Board of Directors for Asante Kotoko – Reports

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asante Kotoko's Patron, is reportedly preparing to announce a new Board of Directors for the club.According to Nhyira FM, the official announcement is anticipated before the start of the 2024/2025...

Ghana’s Patrick Twumasi to join Israeli’s Beitar Jerusalem FC on a permanent move

Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem FC has announced the signing of Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi during the current transfer window.The 30-year-old forward joins Beitar Jerusalem on a permanent transfer following his tenure with...

“I’m still pushing, sending messages” – Mikel Obi on convincing Osimhen to Chelsea

Former Nigerian footballer John Mikel Obi has disclosed that he has been in frequent contact with Victor Osimhen, encouraging him to sign with Chelsea.Mikel Obi revealed that he has been consistently messaging and interacting...

2024 Olympics: Ghana’s Harry Stacey takes 7th Place in Men’s 100m Freestyle

Ghanaian swimming sensation Harry Stacey fell short in the Men's 100m freestyle at the 2024 Olympic Games.In his Olympic debut, Stacey finished 7th in Heat 4 with a time of 51.12 seconds at the...

2024 Olympics: The Ghanaian Mawuli Sisters who are representing Japan

Ghanaian siblings representing the Japanese women's basketball team, are competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris Evelyn and Stephanie Mawuli.The duo played for Japan in their opening game, which resulted in a...

Video: Wode Maya shows proposed Sports complex for his alma mater

Well-known Ghanaian YouTuber Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, better known as Wode Maya, has announced his intention to construct a state-of-the-art sports complex for his alma mater.The planned facility will feature a basketball court, a...

FIFA officially receives bid submissions for 2030, 2034 World Cup

During the Paris Olympics, FIFA has been engaging with future hosts of the men’s World Cup, including Saudi Arabia.On Monday, FIFA announced that it received formal bid books in Paris from leaders of...

2024/25 GPL season to halt over the 2024general elections

The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season will take a brief hiatus for the national elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the league will pause after matchday...

GPL: GFA releases 2024/2025 fixtures

Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled the fixtures for the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League season, set to kick off on Friday, September 6, 2024, just 82 days after the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.Defending...

Hearts of Oak confirms’s Glid Otanga’s loan move to Qatari side Al Kharaitiyat SC

Ghanaian football powerhouse Hearts of Oak has confirmed the transfer of midfielder Glid Otanga to Qatari club Al Kharaitiyat SC.The Congolese midfielder is set to join the newly promoted side for the upcoming...

I want to be like Haaland – Ghana International Semenyo

Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo aspires to follow in the footsteps of Norway and Manchester City star Erling Haaland.In an interview, Semenyo, currently playing for Premier League club Bournemouth, praised the former Dortmund forward's exceptional...

2024 Olympic Games committee sorry for mockery of Christians’ Lord’s Super at opening ceremony

The organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have issued an apology for certain scenes in the opening ceremony that received criticism from Christian groups.Artistic director Thomas Jolly explained that the aim was to...

FIFA bans Canada’s Olympic women’s football team coach, deduct points

Canada’s women’s football team has been penalized with a six-point deduction from their Olympic group and coach Bev Priestman has received a one-year ban after using a drone to spy on a rival team's...

Video: ‘Bless him for me so he becomes like you’ – US-based Ghanaian as he gives his baby to Kudus

A Ghanaian resident in the United States couldn't contain his excitement after meeting Ghanaian and West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus.Kudus and his West Ham United teammates are in the US for their 2024/2025...

Liverpool reportedly interested in Kudus,two other top wingers

Ghanaian football star Mohammed Kudus is heavily linked with a potential move to Liverpool this summer.The Black Stars and West Ham United standout is reportedly on the Reds' transfer radar as they seek a...

Olympic organizers sorry for introducing South Korea as North Korea at opening ceremony

Olympic organizers have issued an "apology" after South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea during the opening ceremony in Paris.While the South Korean team paraded down the River Seine, both French and...

Video: See how Team Ghana turned up at the opening ceremony of 2024 Olympic Games

2024 Olympic Games, being held in Paris, France, officially kicked off on Friday, July 26, 2024, following a breathtaking opening ceremony held at the River Seine.As has become customary, the opening ceremony of the...

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