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Ghana Premier League players lack quality to play for Black Stars – Nii Lante Vanderpuye
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has cast doubt on the readiness of locally based players to earn places in Black Stars, insisting the current standard falls short of what is required at the highest level. His remarks come at a time when debate continues to grow over the inclusion of home-based talent...
Berekum Chelsea edge Aduana FC in Bono derby to boost survival hopes
Berekum Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over regional rivals Aduana FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 28 clash at the Golden City Park on Sunday.
Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has retired after being diagnosed with a heart condition. The 34-year-old was treated in hospital in November after he became unwell during physical testing at Brazilian club Sao Paulo’s training centre. It was determined he had experienced a case of vasovagal syncope, which i...
World Cup: The VAR call that dumbfounded the world’s best referees
It was a decision that stunned the world's best referees.
Fair Wages and Salaries Commission confirms participation in 2026 JoySports Invitational
The Commission becomes the latest institution to sign up for the annual event, which continues to attract leading public and private organisations for a day of sporting competition, networking and team building.
2026 WC: Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe demands appointment of elite coach for Black Stars
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged authorities to act decisively in appointing a highly qualified coach to steer the Black Stars back to form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His remarks come in the wake of Otto Addo’s dismissal following Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in...
2026 WC: There is something special coming – Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes Ghana is on the brink of a major breakthrough as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that years of challenges and disappointment will soon give way to success. The senior national team is gearing up for the global showpiece, which will be staged...
Nukunu Sports Academy to support young football enthusiast until he turns 14
Nukunu Sports Academy has pledged to support a young football enthusiast who travelled to Jasikan in an attempt to join the academy, despite being below the minimum recruitment age. The announcement was made by the founder of the academy and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, in a Facebook post on T...
Black Stars are in good shape without injured players – Otto Addo ahead of Austria, Germany friendlies
Ghana coach Otto Addo remains confident in the strength of his squad despite several key absences ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendlies against Austria and Germany. Injuries have ruled out Mohammed Salisu, Mohammed Kudus, and Francis Abu, while Inaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante have also withdrawn from t...
Chelsea fined £10m but avoid points deduction after FA investigation
Chelsea have been fined £10million ($13.4m) and given a suspended transfer ban following an investigation into 74 alleged breaches of the English Football Association’s regulations. The west London side were also initially hit with a suspended six-point deduction by an independent regulatory commission, which handed ou...
2026 Special Olympics National Advancement Games open in Sekondi
The 2026 Special Olympics National Advancement Games for learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities has opened at St. John’s Senior High School in Sekondi. The 5-day event is on the theme: “Celebrating the Child with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities through Sports.” It is under the auspices of...
Criticism made me tougher, says Joseph Opoku after crucial match-winning brace
Ghana forward Joseph Opoku has expressed his relief and satisfaction after scoring a match-winning brace for Zulte Waregem, just one week after facing intense criticism and online abuse. The 20-year-old winger proved to be the hero in the Belgian Pro League relegation playoffs, netting twice in the second half to secur...