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Make Nii Lante Vanderpuye the Sports Minister – Ahlaji Grusah urges Mahama

Owner of King Faisal Football Club, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has suggested that President John Mahama appoint former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye to lead the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.President Mahama, during his campaign,...

Dede Ayew, Asamoah Gyan soon to be honoured – SWAG announces

General Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Charles Osei Asibey, has revealed that the association is planning to honor Ghanaian football stars Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan for their outstanding contributions...

Adolfo Bautista ‘attacks’ Messi over goal celebration against Club América

Lionel Messi's goal celebration in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with América de México has caused controversy, as many Mexican fans saw his gesture as disrespectful. The incident has added to the long-standing rivalry between...

“Scandalous, absolute disgrace”! – Barcelona’s Laporta fumes over Getafe refereeing

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has strongly criticized the decision not to give a penalty for Jules Koundé in their 1-1 draw against Getafe on Saturday.In the 81st minute, Koundé was brought down by Christantus...

Define Stephen Appiah’s role to prevent future misunderstandings – Augustine Arhinful to GFA

Former Ghanaian footballer Augustine Arhinful has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to clarify Stephen Appiah’s position on the Black Stars Management Committee.Arhinful thinks it is not ideal to assign Appiah the role of...

Ancelotti to reportedly part ways with Real Madrid at the end of the season

Renowned Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the 2024/25 season, despite having a contract that runs until June 2026.According to Spanish radio station Onda Cero,...

Neymar seeks a return to Santos over MLS – Sources

Brazilian forward Neymar is considering ending his contract with Al Hilal to return to Santos, rather than moving to MLS, sources told ESPN.Last week, ESPN reported that Neymar, whose contract with the Saudi Pro...

‘We are back’ – Excited Pep after 6-0 win over Ipswich Town

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes his team has regained their top form after a dominant 6-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Sunday, which lifted them into the Premier League’s top four.After struggling for...

Unforgivable! – Gary Neville slams Partey over costly error in Arsenal’s draw against Aston Villa

Former Manchester United player and football analyst, Gary Neville, has criticized Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey for his performance in Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 18, 2024.Neville questioned...

“And so what?” – Opeele slams critics over Mahama using his brother’s private jet

Former coach of Asante Kotoko, Isaac Opeele Boateng, has jumped to the defence of President John Dramani Mahama for using his brother, Ibrahim Mahama's, private jet.According to him, since using the jet does not...

“We are the worst team, maybe, in the history of Man Utd” – Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim has admitted that his Manchester United team could be the worst in the club's history after their 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.United struggled throughout the match and couldn’t...

Kudus makes 50th West Ham appearance in Premier League

Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus has now played 50 Premier League games for West Ham.He reached this milestone during West Ham's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the London Olympic Stadium on Saturday, January 18,...

Video: See highlights of Asante Kotoko’s 4-1 win over Vision FC

Kumasi Asante Kotoko secured an easy 4-1 win over Vision FC in their match-week 17 clash of the 2024/2025 Ghana Premier League season.Striker Kwame Poku was the standout player, scoring and delivering an impressive...

Dan Kwaku Yeboah tips Nii Lante Vanderpuye as the best sports minister Ghana has had in the last decade

Popular sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah has endorsed Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, a former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, as the best choice for the position of Minister of Sports and Recreation under John...

Mohammed Kudus makes 50th appearance at West Ham

Mohammed Kudus marked his 50th appearance in the Premier League for West Ham United during a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the London Olympic Stadium on Saturday, January 18.Although the Ghanaian forward did...

“We have to be prepared” – Mikel Arteta on Partey’s departure

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has suggested that Thomas Partey, the Black Stars midfielder, could leave the club at the end of the season.During a pre-match press conference, Arteta discussed Arsenal's plans for the future,...

Future of Otto Addo to be decided at next Executive Council Meeting

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has announced that the Executive Council will decide Otto Addo's future in their upcoming meeting.The 49-year-old coach is under pressure after failing to...

Revealed! This is why Pep Gaurdiola and wife’s have separated

Pep Guardiola's recent decision to extend his contract with Manchester City is said to have contributed to his separation from his wife, Christina Serra.Podcasters Laura Fa and Lorenza Vazquez, who shared the news on...

GFA defends Black Stars player withdrawals from Angola, Niger games

Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), explained why several important Black Stars players were missing from Ghana’s last two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and...

Sack Otto Addo and not his assistants – GFA told

Former Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Gargo has denied reports suggesting that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) plans to fire John Paintsil and Joseph Laumann from their roles as assistant coaches of the Black Stars.Gargo explained...

Video: See how Ghana’s Kamaldeen Sulemana gave Man Utd a ‘hard time’ in 3-1 loss clash

Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana delivered an impressive performance for Southampton in their Premier League game against Manchester United on Thursday, January 17, 2025.Sulemana had a great match and came close to scoring a hat-trick...

Haaland signs a nine and half year extension with Man City; becomes first EPL player to earn £500 a week

Erling Haaland has committed to Manchester City with a record-breaking nine-and-a-half-year contract, securing his stay at the club until the summer of 2034.With this extension, the Norwegian striker will become the Premier League’s highest-paid...

FIFA Forward program: Ivory Coast secures state-of-the-art Technical Centre

FIFA through the FIFA Forward Program set to fund the renovations and rehabilitation of a state-of-the-art Technical Centre for the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF).The National Technical Centre, funded by the FIFA Forward Program, will...

“we had some difficulties stopping that player” – Man Utd’s Ruben Amorim on Kamaldeen Sulemana

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted that his team struggled to defend against Kamaldeen Sulemana during their victory over Southampton.The Ghanaian winger caused problems for United’s defense multiple times during the Premier League match...

Mbappe became a bit jealous after Messi’s arrivalat PSG – Neymar tells the genesis of fights with teammate

Brazilian footballer Neymar has shared that his relationship with French player Kylian Mbappé grew tense after Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Neymar explained that he initially had a good relationship with Mbappé and often...

I thought NPP would have cancelled the court case – ‘Pained’ Nyantakyi

Former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi,has expressed disappointment with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for not supporting him in his ongoing legal struggles.He expected the party to take action and...

GFA set to dismiss John Paintsil, Joseph Laumann as Black Stars coaches – Reports

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly planning to remove Black Stars assistant coaches John Paintsil and Joseph Laumann.This decision is part of efforts to restructure the coaching team and bring in more skilled...

‘Poor’ – Kwesi Nyantakyi on Otto Addo’s performance as Black Stars coach

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has expressed disappointment in Otto Addo's tenure as head coach of the Black Stars.Addo, who was hired in March 2024 on a three-year deal, has faced...

CHAN postponed to August – CAF confirms

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August.The tournament, initially set for February 1-28, 2025, was to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.CAF explained...

Kudus was really suffering – Graham Potter on player’s early substitution

West Ham’s new manager, Graham Potter, has explained why Mohammed Kudus was substituted during their match against Fulham on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.According to Potter, the midfielder was struggling during the game, which led...

World’s best: Lamine Yamal ranks second after Messi – Gavi

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after Lionel Messi, following the teenager’s outstanding performance in the 5-1 Copa del Rey victory against Real Betis on Wednesday.Yamal...

Achraf Hakimi details why he saves his salary in his mother’s account

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi has revealed that he entrusts his salary to his mother, reflecting the strong bond and trust they share.The PSG defender recently made headlines after reports surfaced that his wife, during...

Pep Guardiola to reportedly leave £8.5m mansion to his wife after separation

Pep Guardiola is planning to leave his £8.5 million mansion in Barcelona after separating from his wife, Cristina Serra.According to Spanish media reports on Monday, January 13, 2025, Guardiola and Serra have decided to...

30 years of marriage over! – Pep Guardiola reportedly breaks up with his wife

Head coach of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, and his wife Cristina Serra have ended their 30-year marriage, according to El Periodico, as reported by goal.com.While the separation has not been publicly announced, the couple...

“No money to take home, just insults” – Oppong Asamoah runs away from sports ministry position

Former Deputy Sports Minister Vincent Oppong Asamoah has revealed that he is not interested in taking up the role of Minister for Sports and Recreation due to the intense criticism and backlash that come...

“See you on the other side” – Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing

Former heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua wants Tyson Fury bout nextannounced his retirement from boxing once again on Monday through a video shared on social media.This isn't the first time Fury has retired—he...

Ato Forson’s comment on betting tax thrill some netizens; see reactions

Ghanaians have been buzzing on social media after Cassiel Ato Forson, President John Mahama’s nominee for Minister of Finance, promised to remove the betting tax.While being vetted on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson...

Mahama seperates sports ministry from youth ministry; here’s why

President John Dramani Mahama has decided to split the Ministry of Youth and Sports to address sports and youth issues separately.During his 2024 election campaign, Mahama pointed out that combining the two areas under...

Man Utd fans jeered at Partey during the FA Cup match at the Emirates Stadium

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey faced boos and jeers during Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday, January 12, 2024.Partey came on as a substitute for Dutch defender Jurrien Timber during extra time...

Kyle Walker wants to leave Mana City; he wants to options abroad – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has expressed his desire to leave the club this month and pursue opportunities abroad as his career approaches its later stages.Walker, 34, has 18...

GFA mulls appointment of technical director to assist Otto Addo

Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly considering hiring a technical director to assist Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.This comes as the 47-year-old coach's future hangs in the balance following Ghana's failure to qualify...

GFA names Frimpong Manso as new Head Coach of the Black Starlets

The Ghana Football Association has named Stephen Frimpong Manso as the new Head Coach of the country's Under-17 male football team, the Black Starlets.Manso takes over from Laryea Kingston, who left the position in...

Sulley Muntari labels Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world

Legend of the Black Stars, Sulley Muntari, has shared his opinion on the best football coaches in the world, and it’s clear that he believes Jose Mourinho is the best.Muntari, who played under...

‘At the right time I will respond’ – Anim Addo on GFA charge

President of Ghana Premier League side Young Apostles Samuel Anim Addo says he is willing to comply with the regulations of the Ghana Football Association following the Disciplinary Committee's charge.The former Executive Council member...

GFA charges Sammy Anim Addo of misconduct over claims of relegation threats

Owner of Young Apostles FC, Samuel Anim Addo, has been accused of misconduct by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following his statements against the body.In a statement released on January 9, 2024, the GFA...

Maxwell Hanson is GFA’s hatchet man for dirty works, antics – Sammy Anim Addo

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Sammy Anim Addo has strongly criticized the GFA, accusing referee Maxwell Hanson of being involved in questionable practices after Accra Lions complained about his officiating in...

Nigeria names Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles coach

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.Chelle, who previously coached Mali, replaces Augustine Eguavoen, who had been temporarily in charge after Finidi George left...

Arsenal fans slam Partey after 0-2 defeat in Newscastle clash

Arsenal fans are upset with midfielder Thomas Partey after the team’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at the Emirates on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.The 31-year-old returned to his regular midfield position after playing as a...

Arsenal’s Arteta says EFL Cup balls fly a lot, they are tricky

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains confident that his team can still make it to the Carabao Cup final, despite admitting that they need to get better at handling the “tricky” ball used in the...

GFA tells reasons behind Black Queens head coach Nora Hauptle’s exit

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that the GFA made every effort to retain Nora Hauptle as head coach of the Black Queens.The Swiss coach, who was...

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