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Vinicius scores Real Madrid winner at Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe marked his return to the starting line-up by helping create the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.

Medeama SC clinch 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title with a game to spare
The Matchday 33 fixtures of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered dramatic outcomes across the country, with Medeama SC emerging as the champions of the campaign with a game to end the season, while other clubs secured crucial wins at both ends of the table, shaping the title race and relegation battle. At the Nan...

We must improve the legacy of Otto Addo – Black Stars Carlos Queiroz
New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, Otto Addo, during his official unveiling in Accra, acknowledging the foundation laid before his arrival as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced 73-year-old tactician has signed a short-term four-month deal to l...

Registration opens for 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament
The 2026 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Following the success of the 2025 edition, this year’s tournament promises another exciting day of corporate sports, networking and healthy competition, bringing toge...

2026 WC: We are ready to compete despite pressure – Antoine Semenyo ahead of Colombia clash
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are embracing the pressure of knockout-stage football at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the squad is ready to compete with the tournament’s elite as they prepare to face Colombia in the Round of 32. Ghana finished third in Group L to secure their place in the last 32 […]

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
In terms of impact, European football’s governing body Uefa could not have gone any bigger. “Uefa and its national associations will not participate in Fifa competitions,” it said. Eleven brutal words. The definitive reaction to Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 20% stake in a subsidiary company set up t...

Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra for £47m
Chelsea have completed the signing of Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra for a fee of about £47m, including add-ons. The 21-year-old has signed a six-year deal, with the option of a further year, and becomes the first arrival since Xabi Alonso’s appointment as manager. Palestra had been the subject of an agreement to r...

Barcelona beat Real Betis to ensure perfect home La Liga record
Raphinha scored twice as Spanish champions Barcelona became the first team to win all 19 of their home matches in a 38-game La Liga season. The Brazilian forward opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a free-kick which caught out Alvaro Valles on his side of the goal. He doubled his tally in the […]

Glasgow 2026: Aziz Abdul, grandson of Idi Amin, disqualified for headbutt in Glasgow
Claims made by boxer Aziz Abdul – the grandson of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin – that racism was behind his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games have been rejected by the president of the event organisers. Abdul was ruled to have headbutted England boxer Damar Thomas as the pair grappled during the third round of th...

2026 WC: I just want Ghana to qualify for the next round – Asamoah Gyan
Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan says he hopes to see the Black Stars advance beyond the group stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup scheduled for this summer. Ghana, four-time African champions, are set to make their fifth World Cup appearance and have been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. Speak...

Spanish side Córdoba CF extend contract of Jonathan Korbla until 2027
The 21-year-old centre-back, who joined the Spanish side last summer, suffered a serious injury in October but remains highly rated by the club.

Balogun scores and is sent off as US reach last 16
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.