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Neymar has two months to show he is ready for World Cup, says Ancelotti
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar earning a place in his 26 man squad for this year’s World Cup, saying the forward has two months to prove he has the required qualities. Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit but the attacker […]
Auditor-General recommends sanctions for Ussif, Dr Ofosu-Asare and Kartey over GHC 726m administrative lapses, procurement breaches
The Auditor-General has recommended sanctions against former senior officials of the Ministry of Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), after uncovering what it describes as deep-rooted procurement breaches, weak financial controls, and unexplained expenditures. At the centre of the report are former Sports M...
African Games 2023: Former Sports Minister and LOC Chairman ordered by Auditor-General to refund GHC 579m
The Auditor-General has recommended the recovery of GHC 579 million from three top former officials at the heart of Ghana’s organisation of the 13th Africa Games. A forensic audit, which was commissioned by President Mahama last year, revealed widespread cost inflation, irregular payments, and unsupported expenditure a...
Maguire ‘very unlucky’ to miss World Cup – Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire was “very unlucky” to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad this summer. Manchester United defender Maguire, who has made 66 appearances for his country, was part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia in 2018 [...
U-17 AFCON: The entire country is behind you – Kurt Okraku backs Black Starlets
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has delivered a rousing message of encouragement to the Black Starlets ahead of their participation in the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Ghana U-17 side will compete in Group D against Algeria, South Africa and Senegal when the tournament...
Cletus Nombil shines with Man of the Match display in FC Zlin win
Ghanaian midfielder Cletus Daho Nombil delivered an outstanding performance to power FC Zlín to a thrilling 3-2 victory over FK Teplice in the Czech First League on Saturday.
Man City condemn alleged racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo after Everton fan arrested
An Everton supporter has been arrested after alleged racist abuse was directed at Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo during Monday’s 3-3 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium. A 71-year-old man has been bailed by Merseyside Police after being arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, which was report...
Athletes must avoid comparing treatment to Black Stars – Ex-GFA Veep Fred Pappoe
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe has urged Ghanaian athletes to channel their grievances through the appropriate federations rather than comparing their situation to that of the Black Stars. His comments follow growing concerns over the level of attention and support given to athletics...
Boston is red, gold and green: The best photos from Ghana vs England
Everywhere the Black Stars go, Ghanaian fans follow – and Tuesday night in Boston was no exception. Thousands of Ghanaians packed the Boston stadium for Ghana’s second Group L match against England at the FIFA World Cup, proudly draped in the nation’s red, gold and green colours. The passionate support created a vibran...
Black Princesses praised after historic eighth U-20 WWC qualification
Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Mark Addo, has praised the Ghana women’s national under-20 football team following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup later this year. Ghana secured their place at the tournament after a 3-2 aggregate victory over Uganda women’s national under-...
Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal’s 28-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich player was named in Senegal’s squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but he missed the tournament with a knee injury. Mane was among the Senegal players who remained on the pitch [...
Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring options to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on the full-back. The 23-year-old right-back’s future has come under renewed doubt after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle to sign Atalanta’s Marco Palestra, who plays in the same position, for...