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Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday's Nations League match against Finland after sustaining an injury to his right leg.The 23-year-old Arsenal winger, who was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

Why GBC couldn’t broadcast Ghana-Sudan match

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was unable to broadcast the Sudan-Ghana game.In a statement, it noted that this situation arose due to New World TV, the Free-to-Air (FTA) rights holder in Sub-Saharan Africa,...

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...

You’ll never be selected if you don’t decide to die for Ghana – Kurt Okraku to Black Stars players

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has issued a strong warning to the Black Stars players, stressing that their lack of commitment in recent matches will not be tolerated.Mr Okraku...

Mbappé has proven critics wrong over dressing room conflict claims – Real Madrid’s Valverde

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has asserted that Kylian Mbappé has already silenced his critics who suggested that his move to the La Liga club would create issues within the team.Since transferring from Paris...

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,...

Barca’s senior-junior squad’s training – Ghana’s David Oduro tells the big difference

Ghanaian footballer David Oduro has recently shared his experiences of training with both the youth and senior squads of the renowned Spanish club, FC Barcelona.After joining the team from Accra Lions in the Ghana...

Messi nets a brace, leading Inter Miami to victory and the MLS Shield

Lionel Messi, the forward for Inter Miami, played a crucial role in securing the club's first-ever MLS Supporters' Shield with two goals in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.Messi opened the scoring early...

Senegal sacks coach Aliou Cisse after close to a decade-long spell with the Teranga Lions

Aliou Cisse has been dismissed as Senegal's head coach after leading the Teranga Lions for nearly a decade.During his nine and a half years at the helm, the 48-year-old led the team to its...

Champions League referee faces suspension over death threat to player

A seasoned Champions League referee has reportedly been suspended following allegations of issuing a death threat to a player.Italian outlet Corriere della Sera reported that referee Fabio Maresca was accused of threatening Khaled Al...

David de Gea struggling at Fiorentina because he’s been away for over a year – Ex- Juve star

A former Juventus goalkeeper believes David de Gea is "struggling" at his new club, Fiorentina, after spending over a year away from first-team action.The Spanish shot-stopper parted ways with Manchester United in the...

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...

Barca’s De Jong marks return with excitement of 5-0 win over Young Boys

Frenkie de Jong made his long-awaited comeback for Barcelona on Tuesday, after being out of action for nearly five months due to an ankle injury.The Dutch midfielder entered the game in the 75th minute,...

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...

UCL: Man City crushes Slovan Bratislava in 3-0

Phil Foden played a pivotal role in Manchester City's decisive Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava, contributing both a goal and an assist.After a slow start to the season, Foden capitalised on his...

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...

Obama, Bill Clinton, and Kompany pay tribute to late basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and various prominent figures in the basketball and football communities have expressed their sorrow over the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, the renowned Congolese-American NBA icon.Mutombo, an eight-time NBA...

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...

Anthony Joshua suspended after brutal knockout bout with Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua has received a temporary suspension from boxing following his recent knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last week. The fighter from Watford was defeated in the fifth round during a match at Wembley,...

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...

Govt doesn’t support GFA financially – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has dismissed accusations suggesting that the government funds the FA.Such claims frequently emerge during times of poor performance by the national teams, with critics alleging...

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...

Hansi Flick to start Barca’s top players in Young Boys’ clash

Flick is optimistic about the possibility of midfielder Frenkie de Jong making a return as Barcelona aims to recover from two defeats in just 10 days, including losses to Monaco in the Champions League...

Ten Hag to remain with Man Utd despite heavy defeat to Spurs – Sources

Manchester United is poised to retain manager Erik ten Hag for their upcoming matches against Porto and Aston Villa this week despite suffering a disappointing loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.The team...

PSG axe Dembele from squad for Arsenal trip

France's Ousmane Dembele has been excluded from Paris Saint-Germain's roster for their Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the club's operations.This decision is not due to...

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois battling abductor injury

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, aged 32, has been diagnosed with an injury affecting the abductor muscle in his left leg, the club announced on Monday.Although Courtois played the entire match during Sunday’s...

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...

Tottenham blasts offensive chants at Old Trafford

Tottenham Hotspur are collaborating with local law enforcement and stadium security to track down fans involved in "disgraceful" anti-gay chants during their 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.In a statement,...

Atlético Madrid permanently ban fan over Courtois projectiles in derby

Atlético Madrid has issued a permanent ban to one of its fans following the incident of objects being thrown onto the pitch during the Madrid Derby, the club announced on Monday.The match, which ended...

GPL clubs make no income from current TV broadcasts – GFA EXCO member

Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Committee, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has disclosed that premier league clubs currently do not benefit financially from television broadcasts of the league.He noted that the FA's earnings...

Jose Mourinho sees yellow as he protests VAR, puts laptop in front of cameras

Jose Mourinho received a yellow card during Fenerbahce's 2-0 victory against Antalyaspor on Sunday after he protested an offside call by placing a laptop in front of the TV cameras.The incident occurred in the...

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