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2026 World Cup: Vinicius Jr rescues draw as Brazil come from behind
Vinicius Jr spared Brazil the embarrassment of defeat in an opening World Cup match for the first since 1934 as his spectacular solo goal earned a draw for the five-time winners against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Brazil fell behind in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over the onrushing...
I did not sack Otto Addo – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that he was responsible for the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. Addo, who returned to the role in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following Ghana’s consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international br...
GFA demands justice over death of Dominic Frimpong
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has called for swift justice following the death of Berekum Chelsea striker Dominic Frimpong, who was killed in a violent armed robbery attack on Sunday night. Frimpong, who was on loan from Aduana FC, lost his life after the team bus was ambushed on the Bibiani–Goaso road as the sq...
Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coach
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year deal.
‘Change is inevitable’ – Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks
With Liverpool stating that they have more than 26 million supporters in the USA, there is little surprise over why the Reds chose America as the destination for their pre-season tour. This has been quite the summer for football here and Billy Hogan, CEO of Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group (FSG), insists the aim is to...
Timber leaves Arsenal camp for groin check
Jurrien Timber has travelled back to London from Arsenal’s training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season. The Netherlands international missed two months towards the end of last season because of an ankle injury, but returned in time for the Champions League...
GFA President defends retention of Otto Addo despite AFCON setback
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has defended the decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, despite the team failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana’s absence from the continental tournament in Morocco marked the first time in over two deca...
Sports Ministry, GADA, engage stakeholders on draft anti-doping regulations
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has held a stakeholder consultation session for the draft anti-doping regulations. Tuesday’s event was in furtherance of the Ghana Anti-Doping Act, 2024 (Act 1116), which established the legal framework for the Ghana Anti-Doping Agency (GADA) to enforce clean sport regulations, ali...
Ex-Black Stars official rejects Kwesi Appiah as Otto Addo replacement
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Ernest Thompson has expressed strong opposition to the possible reappointment of Kwesi Appiah as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo after back-to-back friendly d...
It’s unfair to blame Kurt Okraku over Hohoe United’s withdrawal – George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has pushed back against attempts to link the challenges facing Hohoe United to GFA President Kurt Okraku, insisting the situation stems from broader structural issues involving both the club’s ownership and the Football Association. His remarks come...
‘Look at your pocket’ – Fred Pappoe advises GFA on next Black Stars coach appointment
Following the dismissal of Otto Addo as the team's head coach in the early hours of Tuesday, the GFA is now on the hunt for a new gaffer.
Asantehene to attend tribe Culturefest’s fan festival at Toronto’s Sankofa Square
The event forms part of the organisation’s global #FWC26Tribe campaign, which aims to celebrate Ghanaian culture and strengthen connections between communities through football, arts and business.