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Charles Akonnor named Kenya Coach of the Season after guiding Gor Mahia to league title
Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor has been crowned Kenya’s Coach of the Season after leading Gor Mahia to a record-extending 22nd Kenyan Premier League title. The former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak head coach masterminded a remarkable campaign, restoring Gor Mahia to the summit of Kenyan football and further strengthe...
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris St-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, t...
We are optimistic of having a good game against Germany – Ghana coach Otto Addo
Ghana head coach Otto Addo remains confident the Black Stars can respond positively when they face Germany, despite the setback suffered in their previous outing. The senior national team head into the match on Monday night on the back of a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria in Vienna last Friday—a result that marked the firs...
Ghana FA strengthens future of Black Stars with successful UK Talent Engagement Programme
The landmark event, organised in partnership with Coachhene Sports Club, the Ghana High Commission, and Prince Lamona Consult, formed part of the GFA’s strategic vision to identify, develop, and integrate talented UK-born Ghanaian players intoThe the national team setup at an early stage.
Hohoe United withdraw from Ghana Premier League
Hohoe United have officially withdrawn from the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, the club announced following an emergency board meeting on Wednesday. In a statement, the club confirmed that it has communicated its decision to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), bringing an abrupt end to its campaign. The Volta R...
FIFA introduces Fan ID system ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled a new Fan ID system for ticket holders ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on 11 June in Mexico City. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is expected to be the biggest in FIFA World Cup history, featuring 48 national teams, 104 matches and 1...
Ronaldo to travel to Spain for hamstring treatment
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to Spain for treatment on a hamstring injury that is “more serious” than first thought. The 41-year-old forward, who has scored 21 goals in 22 games this season in the Saudi Pro League for leaders Al-Nassr, was substituted in a 3-1 win against Al-Fayha on Saturday. He had...
Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad
Algeria have handed Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - a call-up to his first World Cup.
England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel advised his World Cup players to go on holiday in United States time zones before the tournament, to help the acclimatisation process.
Black Queens take on Tanzania in second WAFCON warm-up match
The Black Queens of Ghana will continue their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a second international friendly against Tanzania on Monday, July 20, in Casablanca, Morocco. The match, which kicks off at 6:00 p.m. local time, forms part of the team’s final phase of prepa...
Ghana’s domestic football: An industry in dire need of attention
Local clubs serve as the first platform for talent development in Ghanaian football.
Fifa and global players’ union agree landmark deal
World governing body Fifa has struck a landmark deal with global players’ union Fifpro that means players will be represented when major decisions affecting the game are agreed. Faced with a number of separate legal claims around player welfare, Fifa has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Fifpro, which it says “...