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Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup
There have been 14 times more harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament, Fifa's social media protection service has found.
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets to play Ivory Coast in a double-header friendly as part of preparations
Ghana’s Black Starlets will face Ivory Coast’s Young Elephants in a two-game international friendly series as part of their final build-up to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Both matches are scheduled to take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, with the first encounter set for Tuesday, April 28, followed...
Man Utd agree deal for Chelsea’s Santos
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos. The deal has progressed quickly in the past few hours after United made their interest known over the weekend. United will pay an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in what are described as ‘achievable’ add...
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signing
Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m. The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra. However, the Portugal under-21 internation...
UGCFL26 WEEK 9: Wilmar snatch late winner as Ghana Airports earn first victory
Wilmar left it late to secure a crucial win, while Ghana Airports Company Limited celebrated their first victory of the season during an eventful Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday.
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We nearly crippled Alisa Hotel — George Afriyie on Black Stars coach accommodation costs [Audio]
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that the association once accumulated heavy debts from accommodating Black Stars coaches at the Alisa Hotel, to the extent that the hotel nearly suffered financial strain. His comments come amid renewed debate over how newly app...
“Misguided decision” — Isaac Asiamah slams GFA over coach’s residence takeover [Audio]
Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over its decision to convert the official residence of the Black Stars head coach into a technical directorate office. The property, acquired in 2018 for use by national team coaches, has reportedly been reass...
Aduana FC announce funeral arrangements for late midfielder Dominic Frimpong
Aduana Football Club have officially announced the funeral arrangements for their late player, Dominic Frimpong, in a statement released on Sunday. The 20-year-old tragically lost his life following an attack by armed men while Berekum Chelsea were returning to Berekum after their Ghana Premier League fixture against F...
2026 WC: Morocco boost qualification chances with narrow win over Scotland
Morocco were straight out f the traps when Ismael Saibarri scored within 70 seconds, to give his side the advantage. Scotland were understandably rattled by the goal and floundered in the first half, while Morocco dominated possession and had the most chances. However, they lacked the finish necessary to consolidate on...
Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha
Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool’s 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha. The German side made enquries about a potential move for the teenager, but sources have indicated that no face-to-face discussions have taken place. Ngumoha, currently at a preparation camp in Florida as a supplementary member of the En...
Ghana’s World Cup struggles rooted in youth system failure — Andoh
Ghana’s current struggles at senior level reflect long-standing failures in player development, according to sports analyst Hans Mensah Andoh. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (2 June), Andoh said the composition of the Black Stars squad reveals a breakdown in the transition from youth to senior footbal...
Botsio blazes to win heat 2 of Michael Johnson Invitational
Ghanaian sprinter, Isaac Botsio, delivered an impressive performance at the Michael Johnson Invitational over the weekend, clocking 10.09 seconds (+1.5 m/s) to win Heat 2 of the men’s 100m. The time earned the Ghanaian sprinter second overall, finishing just behind Marcellus Moore, who posted 10.04 seconds(+4.2 m/s) to...