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Bournemouth’s last-minute goal ruled out by VAR in Newcastle clash

Anthony Gordon's late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Newcastle United against Bournemouth, dampening the hosts' 125th-anniversary celebrations in the Premier League on Sunday.Bournemouth initially took the lead through Marcus Tavernier in the first...

Ex-England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76 following an illness

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76.Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year...

Ancelotti confident, Mbappe will score goals following goal drought

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains unfazed by Kylian Mbappé's recent goal drought, despite the star forward failing to score in back-to-back LaLiga matches.Mbappé, who signed a five-year deal with Madrid this summer,...

Qualifying for 2026 World Cup will change the lives of many Sudan players – Kwasi Appiah

Sudan national team head coach James Kwasi Appiah sees the prospect of leading the North African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a monumental achievement.Since taking charge in 2023, Appiah...

Video: ‘Dribble God’ Kudus ! See how he handled 4 players during West Ham-Palace clash

Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus delivered an impressive display in West Ham United's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, marking their first win of the season.In a standout moment, Kudus showcased his exceptional skill by...

African Games: Probe Mustapha Ussif for corruption, Mahama did same with me – Afryie Ankrah to gov’t

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called for a thorough investigation into the current leadership at the Sports Ministry, headed by Mr Mustapha Ussif, citing concerns over potential financial mismanagement...

Video: See Partey’s magnificent goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Black Stars captain Thomas Partey among the scorers.Despite Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins missing key chances in the first half,...

Talks underway as GFA tries to bring Dutch-born keeper Jayden Owusu-Oduro to Ghana

Ghana Football Association (GFA) has initiated discussions with Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, a talented Dutch-born goalkeeper of Ghanaian heritage, in an effort to secure his commitment to play for Ghana.Owusu-Oduro, who currently serves as the...

No country makes profit from hosting African Games – Dan Kwaku Yeboah

Member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the African Games, Dan Kwaku Yeboah,has strongly defended the expenditure on the recent event hosted in Ghana, dismissing calls for financial scrutiny.Yeboah contends that hosting...

Video: Leicester City announces Jordan Ayew’s signing

Leicester City has officially added Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew to their squad, finalizing his transfer from Crystal Palace.The announcement came on Friday, August 23, confirming that Ayew will join the Foxes on a...

2024 GFA Awards slated for September 2

Ghana Football Association (GFA) will host its 2024 Awards Gala on Monday, September 2, at the elegant Wan-Shi Gardens in Accra.The ceremony will spotlight the top talents and achievements in Ghanaian football from the...

Crystal Palace chairman showers praise on Jordan Ayew for selfless devotion to club

Crystal Palace Chairman, Steve Parish, has commended Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew for his exceptional commitment and contributions during his six-year tenure with the club.Ayew initially joined the Eagles on loan in 2018, later...

Ghana mourns a star – Remembering Black Stars’ Junior Agogo, five years on

It's been five years already since the passing of Ghana Black Stars striker Manuel Junior Agogo.Born on August 1, 1979, "Junior Agogo" as he was affectionately called by fans was a popular Ghanaian footballer,...

Paulo Dybala snubs Saudi offer, stays with Roma

Argentine footballer, Paulo Dybala, confirmed on Thursday that he will stay with AS Roma, putting an end to months of rumors about a high-profile transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.Sources reveal that...

Pep says Ilkay Gündogan’s return to Man City was a ‘surprise’

Pep Guardiola has revealed that the chance to bring Ilkay Gündogan back to Manchester City came as an unexpected opportunity.The German midfielder, who spent last season with Barcelona, has rejoined City on a...

Man City’s Pep points tactical evolution to boredom

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said boredom has helped inspire him to develop new tactical ideas as he bids to win a fifth straight Premier League crown.Guardiola, 53, began his ninth season at City...

Arteta plans to negotiate a new contract with Arsenal after the summer

Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in negotiating a new contract with Arsenal after the transfer window shuts, reaffirming his commitment to the club.In a July interview with ESPN, the Spanish manager mentioned he...

Jude Bellingham sidelined for a month over injury – Source

Real Madrid has confirmed that midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained a muscle injury in his right leg during Friday’s training session.According to an ESPN source, Bellingham is likely to be sidelined until mid-September, missing...

GFA’s Club Licensing greenlights four stadia for use in the 2024/25 GHPL season

Only four stadiums have secured approval from the Club Licensing Department of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Following an initial inspection conducted in August 2024, the...

Manchester City’s Gundogan is back!

Manchester City have secured the return of their former captain Ilkay Gundogan, signing him from Barcelona on an initial one-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months."WHAT YOU'VE ALL BEEN...

Leicester City agree deal to sign Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace

Leicester City, the newly promoted Premier League side, has reportedly secured an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew.The deal is contingent upon Ayew successfully passing a medical examination and...

Talks underway for former Man City’s captain, Gundogan’s return – Reports

Manchester City is exploring the possibility of re-signing Ilkay Gundogan, who left the club for Barcelona in 2023 after a successful stint where he led the team to a historic Treble.Gundogan’s potential return...

Chelsea not a mess; I’m working with 21 players not 42 – Enzo Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has firmly dismissed suggestions that the club is "a mess" despite the fact that they currently have more than 40 first-team players on their roster.In addressing the situation on...

Brazil police clears Man Utd’s Antony of domestic violence charges

A Brazilian police inquiry into domestic abuse allegations involving Manchester United forward Antony has concluded without resulting in any formal charges.Despite this, prosecutors in Brazil may still review the claims further.Antony, who is...

2023 Africa Games: Feeding of athletes cost $15 m – Woyome reveals

Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Kobina Woyome, has disclosed that a staggering $15 million was allocated for feeding athletes during the 2023 Africa Games.As the MP for South Tongu, Wayome...

Africa Games: Sports ministry gives a breakdown of the alleged $3m coverage fee paid to GBC

Ministry of Youth and Sports has provided a detailed explanation regarding the payment made to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for its role as the official broadcaster of the 13th African Games held in...

All African Games coverage: $105k and not $3m – GBC denies shocking ‘lies’ of Sports Minister

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has denied accusations that it received $3 million from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as full payment for covering the 13th All African Games.The state broadcaster dismissed the...

Hearts of Oak announces seven new addition of players ahead of 2024/25 GHPL season

Accra Hearts of Oak has officially announced the acquisition of seven new players ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana football season.On Monday, August 19, the club unveiled Ransford Mensah from Danbort FC, Isshak Saani Mohammed...

Wolves make loan bid for Arsenal keeper Ramsdale

Wolves have proposed a season-long loan deal to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.The offer, submitted on Monday, includes an option to make the transfer permanent in 2025.Ramsdale, 26, lost his starting position at Arsenal...

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo hands squad list to GFA ahead of Angola, Niger games

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has submitted his squad list to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Ghana, drawn in Group F with Angola, Niger, and...

Govt paid $3m to GBC for coverage of 2024 All African Games –Sports Minister

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that his ministry has paid $3 million to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).According to the minister, this payment covers the full cost of broadcasting the...

I need to adapt and not change things – José Mourinho on Turkish football

Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho labelled himself as "the foreign one" on Saturday when addressing his need to adapt to Turkish football.The Portuguese manager famously described himself as "a special one" during his first spell...

Thierry Henry resigns as France Under-21s manager after winning Olympic silver

Thierry Henry has stepped down as the manager of France's Under-21 team after guiding them to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.The 47-year-old had signed a two-year contract to lead the squad...

Arsenal’s captain Ødegaard can’t have enough of Saka after thrilling EPL opener

Martin Ødegaard has expressed his belief that Bukayo Saka's potential knows no bounds after the Arsenal winger started the Premier League season with a goal and an assist in a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton...

People questioned whether I was worth the hefty £24.4m – Michael Essien

Former Ghanaian international Michael Essien has shared that his record transfer fee from Olympique Lyon to Chelsea raised eyebrows at the time.Essien made the move to Chelsea for £24.4 million, making him the club’s...

Ayittey Powers says death of TB Joshua hurts him more than that of his parents

Ghanaian boxer Ayittey Powers has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Prophet TB Joshua, the leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria.Ayittey, who was close to the late...

‘Disappointed’ Sterling’s agents want to know player’s stance with club

Raheem Sterling's representatives are seeking "clarity" regarding the forward's future at Chelsea after he was snubbed from the squad for Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester City.In a statement, they noted that Sterling maintains...

Video: See highlights of Partey’s display in Wolves clash

Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey delivered a strong performance as Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday, August 17, 2024.Despite uncertainty surrounding his future at the club, Partey started and played...

Conte sorry for 3-0 loss to Verona in debut match

Napoli manager, Antonio Conte issued an apology to fans following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Verona in his debut match in charge.Verona took the lead through Dailon Livramento, while Daniel Mosquera, another Serie A...

Video: Bawumia promises a bus for each Ghana Premier League club in manifesto

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled ambitious plans by his administration to directly aid the revival of the Ghana Premier League and other football clubs.During...

This is a new story – Arteta reacts to victory against Wolves

Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal's season as the beginning of "a new story" following their solid 2-0 victory over Wolves, marking an optimistic start to their Premier League campaign.The Gunners, aiming to go...

Leicester’s bid for midfielder Skipp approved

Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp is set to join newly promoted Leicester City after the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee exceeding £20 million.The 23-year-old academy graduate is scheduled for a medical on...

Barcelona secures win at Valencia to kick off La Liga campaign

Former Germany boss Hansi Flick's team had to rally after falling behind when Hugo Duro slotted home a Diego Lopez cross past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The first half was largely uneventful until Duro's 44th-minute...

Bernard Mensah parts ways with Saudi club Al Tai

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah has officially announced his departure from Al Tai, a Saudi Pro League club.The former Ghana international shared the news on his X page, expressing his gratitude with a tweet:...

Maybe he will stay or go on loan – Guardiola on Cancelo’s future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has left open the possibility that Joao Cancelo could remain with the club or be sent out on loan, revealing that there have been no transfer inquiries for the...

PSG thrash Le Havre in first game without Mbappe

Paris St-Germain began life without Kylian Mbappe in commanding fashion, cruising to a dominant victory over Le Havre in their Ligue 1 opener.The reigning champions wasted no time as Lee Kang-in found the...

Bayern Munich secures first win under new manager Vincent Kompany

Harry Kane found the back of the net as Bayern Munich delivered a dominant performance, thrashing second-division Ulm in the German Cup. The match marked Vincent Kompany's debut as Bayern's manager.Thomas Müller scored twice...

Arne Slot remains confident in Liverpool’s squad even without new signings

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has dismissed the idea that the club's lack of signings during the summer transfer window indicates weakness, instead highlighting the strength of the current squad.Slot hosted his first prematch...

Julián Álvarez details reasons for leaving Man City

Julián Álvarez explained that his decision to leave Manchester City after just two seasons for Atlético Madrid was driven by his desire for "a new challenge."The Argentina international, who was under contract with...

“We will see, maybe stay, maybe go on loan” – Pep on João Cancelo’s future with Man City

João Cancelo made a surprising exit from Manchester City in January 2023, joining Bayern Munich on loan. However, the Bundesliga club opted not to make the move permanent, leading Cancelo to spend the remainder...

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