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Antoine Semenyo eyes bigger impact after breakout season with Bournemouth

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo is setting his sights on an even more impactful season with AFC Bournemouth, following a standout 2024/25 campaign. The 24-year-old enjoyed...

Michelle Agyemang named best young player of Euro 2025

England striker Michelle Agyemang has been named as Euro 2025's young player of the tournament. The 19-year-old Arsenal forward played only 138 minutes of the...

Asante Kotoko return home after winning Toyota Cup in South Africa

Asante Kotoko have returned to Ghana following their successful outing at the 2025 Toyota Cup in South Africa. The Porcupine Warriors edged South African Premier...

England retain European title with dramatic shootout win over Spain

Substitute Chloe Kelly fired in the winning penalty as England completed another spectacular shootout comeback to defend their title and beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in the Euro...

Bayern agree deal worth £65.5m with Liverpool for Diaz

Luis Diaz is set to join Bayern Munich after the German champions agreed a deal worth 75m euros (£65.5m) including add-ons with Liverpool. Liverpool rejected...

Al-Nassr agree £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Felix

Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7m for Chelsea forward Joao Felix. The 25-year-old has been given permission to travel to Riyadh for...

Black Queens return home Monday after WAFCON bronze triumph

Ghana’s Black Queens are set to arrive home on Monday, July 28, following their impressive bronze-medal finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of...

Guardiola and Xavi ‘applications’ a hoax, India say

Applications supposedly from Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernandez to manage India have both turned out to be hoaxes, the country's football association says. The All...

Bayern preparing improved Diaz bid of more than £60m

Bayern Munich are planning an improved offer for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz. The Bundesliga side had an initial £58.6m bid for the Colombia international turned...

Nigeria produce stunning comeback to beat Morocco and win 10th WAFCON title

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown...

Asante Kotoko clinch 2025 Toyota Cup after penalty shootout win over Kaizer Chiefs

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko emerged champions of the 2025 Toyota Cup following a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs at...

Arsenal sign Gyokeres from Sporting for £63m

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners will pay the Portuguese club a £55m (€63m) guaranteed fee, plus £8.5m (€10m)...

Diaz left out of Milan game over move speculation

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Luis Diaz was left out of the friendly defeat against AC Milan because of speculation surrounding a move for...

Desiree Ellis hails Ghana’s second-half display after 2024 WAFCON bronze defeat

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has commended Ghana’s spirited second-half performance following her team’s defeat in the third-place playoff at the 2024 CAF...

2024 WAFCON: Kim Lars Bjorkegren optimistic about Black Queens’ future after winning bronze medal

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says he is confident Ghana’s women’s national team is heading in the right direction following their third-place...

Kim Lars Björkegren hails Black Queens as one of Africa’s best after WAFCON bronze

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren believes Ghana's women's national team has firmly established itself among Africa’s elite following their bronze medal finish...

Alice Kusi delighted as Black Queens clinch bronze medal at 2024 WAFCON

Black Queens forward Alice Kusi has expressed her delight after helping Ghana secure a bronze medal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle – Howe

The settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle", says manager Eddie Howe. The striker is considering his future at the club...

A first for Morocco or 10th for Nigeria – who will win Wafcon final?

Nigeria bid for a record-extending 10th continental title when they face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...

FA set to deliver Paqueta verdict

The Football Association is set to formally deliver its verdict in West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta's long-running spot-fixing case. Paqueta has been under investigation since August 2023...

Messi ‘upset’ over ban for skipping MLS All-Star game

Lionel Messi is "extremely upset" after he and his Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba were given one-match bans for skipping Major League Soccer's All-Star...

Man Utd won’t sell players on the cheap – Amorim

Ruben Amorim says rival clubs might be in for a "shock" if they think they can sign Manchester United's unwanted players on the cheap...

2024 WAFCON: Black Queens clinch bronze after penalty shootout win over South Africa

Ghana’s Black Queens secured a third-place finish at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging out South Africa 4-3 on penalties...

Kotoko coach Zito downplays result ahead of Toyota Cup clash with Kaizer Chiefs

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has downplayed the significance of the result in their upcoming Toyota Cup clash against South African giants Kaizer...

Bagbin backs Black Queens ahead of WAFCON third-place clash with South Africa

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed confidence in the Black Queens ahead of their third-place playoff clash against South Africa in the ongoing...

Speaker Bagbin launches second edition of Democracy Cup

Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Thursday, July 24, officially launched the second edition of the Democracy Cup — a...

Gyokeres to complete Arsenal move over weekend

Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is expected to complete a move to Arsenal from Sporting this weekend. BBC Sport has previously reported a £63.5m deal was in...

Kofi Adams reaffirms commitment to improving recreational infrastructure

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to enhancing recreational infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to promote national...

Hearts of Oak on right path to regain African dominance – Daniel Amartey

Former Black Stars defender Daniel Amartey has expressed confidence in Accra Hearts of Oak’s progress, stating that the club is on course to reestablish...

Hearts of Oak Sign defender Ali Mohammed on two-year deal

Hearts of Oak have announced the signing of defender Ali Mohammed ahead of the 2025/26 football season. The 23-year-old joins the Phobians on a two-year...

GFA President commends Black Queens for WAFCON performance

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has praised the Black Queens for their spirited performances at the 2024 Women’s Africa...

Mount says Man Utd should aim for European return

Qualifying for Europe is "the focus" for Manchester United this season says midfielder Mason Mount. The 2025-26 campaign will be only the second season without...

Black Queens coach eyes 2027 World Cup after WAFCON exit

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has set his sights on leading Ghana to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as his team...

Dashiki Festival 2025: When culture, sports, and brand unite in the name of shared values

From July 1 to 5, Accra hosted the Dashiki Festival 2025, a landmark cultural event that brought together tribes, athletes, artists, and brands that...

Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes

The former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, has been found guilty of committing 28 war crimes and crimes against...

Arsenal sign Valencia defender Mosquera

Arsenal say they have secured "one of the strongest young defenders in European football" after completing the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for...

Will it be double EUROs glory for England or a Spanish encore?

On Sunday night, the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final will bring reigning champions England head-to-head with 2023 World Cup winners Spain at the Friends...

Will it be “Mission X” accomplished for Nigeria’s Super Falcons?

On Saturday night, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final will bring the host nation, Morocco, face-to-face with Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Rabat...

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time who helped make WWE a juggernaut, died on Thursday, WWE confirmed. He was...

2024 WAFCON: Bjorkegren praises Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah’s impact ahead of third place clash

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has heaped praise on Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah for her growing influence within the team during the 2024 Women’s...