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Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast reached the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history thanks to a Nicolas Pepe double as they eliminated minnows Curacao. The Ivorians needed just a point to reach the round of 32, having exited at the group stage in their three previous World Cup appearances. And they settled their nerves […]
U-17 AFCON: I am not under pressure to do well – Black Starlets coach Prosper Narteh Ogum
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says he is not feeling any pressure as Ghana prepares for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations later this year in Morocco. Ghana have been drawn in a challenging Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal and South Africa. The team is currently in Ivory Coast for back-to-back fr...
Scholes ‘did not intend to be offensive’ to Carrick
Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was “in no way intended to be offensive” towards his former team-mate. Following United’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Newcastle United last Wednesday – their first loss under Carrick – Scholes wrote: “Michael has...
Captain Silva to leave Man City at end of season
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Portugal midfielder, 31, has scored 76 goals and made 77 assists in 451 appearances for City since joining from Monaco in 2017. Last month’s Carabao Cup victory was his 15th major honour with City, includi...
Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire players
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is known for his innovative – often unorthodox – methods to motivate his players. This week he lit a fire at their London Colney training ground. Why? To “prepare” for a crucial week, he said. On Wednesday, they hosted Sporting in the Champions League and secured a place in the semi-finals. Ne...
‘Score one, I’ll die for the team’ – Simpson reveals conversation with Annor before Aduana victory
Nations FC captain Razak Simpson has credited faith and a defensive pact after leading the Abrankese-based side to their first-ever MTN FA Cup final. They secured a historic 1–0 victory over Aduana FC at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Friday to reach the club’s first final in the competition. Simpson, named Man of the Ma...
I will not be surprised should Andre Ayew make Black Stars squad for 2026 World Cup – Sports Minister
The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has indicated that he would have no objection to Andre Ayew being included in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Burning Issues on Adom FM, the Buem MP highlighted that the NAC Breda forward is steadily regaining form and said he would […]
Player ratings: Oppong earns high marks as Sibo and Adjetey draw low scores in Germany defeat
Black Stars’ 2-1 defeat to Germany on Monday night in their second March international friendly didn’t flatter Ghanaians, as many anticipated a worse result, but it presented the team with many changes, especially defensively. The biggest culprit of the team’s poor showing in the two friendlies is head coach Otto Addo,...
GPL 2025/26: Salim Adams double fires Medeama back to summit after Kotoko rout
Medeama SC delivered a ruthless performance to dismantle Asante Kotoko SC, storming to a commanding 4-0 victory and returning to the top of the league with five games remaining.
Nkwanta South conflict: MCE laments gradual collapse of sporting activities
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Awal Antwi, has expressed concern over the gradual decline of football and other sporting activities in the municipality, attributing the situation to the ongoing conflict in the area. According to the MCE, the persistent disturbances have...
Boxing: John Laryea disqualified in WBA Featherweight title eliminator
Ghanaian boxer John Laryea was disqualified in his WBA Featherweight title eliminator against Maximilliano Robledo in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Laryea started the bout well, frustrating Robledo with his movements and occasionally landing power punches. However, his resolve was broken im the third round when he wa...
Amoah clocks season’s best 10.01s to beat Azamati at Cal State LA meet
Joseph Paul Amoah delivered an impressive performance at the Cal State LA Twilight Open, clocking a season’s best time of 10.01 seconds to win the men’s 100m race. The 29-year-old Ghanaian sprinter produced a strong run to finish ahead of compatriot Benjamin Azamati, who placed second with a time of 10.20 seconds. The...