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Thomas Partey’s girlfriend announces pregnancy

Janine Mackson, the girlfriend of Black Stars player Thomas Partey, has made a joyful announcement regarding their upcoming addition to the family. Mackson took to her Instagram to share pregnancy photos, marking the occasion...

Udinese’s Samardzic poised for big club move

Udinese's midfielder, Lazar Samardzic, recently expressed that he harbors no regrets over the collapse of his potential move to Inter Milan during this summer transfer window. However, he remains steadfast in his readiness to...

Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr a ‘brilliant’ one – Salazar

Al Nassr football executive manager Marcelo Salazar has spoken about the "brilliant move" his club made by bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, a "shock for world football." "It was a very ambitious move by...

Chelsea troubled by Ben Chilwell’s injury record

Chelsea's manager is reportedly growing increasingly worried about the injury-prone nature of left-back Ben Chilwell. The 26-year-old, who was acquired for a hefty £50 million from Leicester in 2020, has grappled with persistent fitness...

Modric’s move to Inter Miami looks feasible – Reports

Inter Miami president David Beckham has reportedly engaged in discussions with Luka Modric regarding a potential transfer either during the upcoming January window or at the conclusion of the current season, as per reports...

Postecoglou expresses discontent on VAR

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his disapproval of the video assistant referee (VAR) system, citing its tendency to complicate matters. This sentiment comes in the wake of his team gaining an advantage due to...

Rangers Michael Beale sacked

Rangers made the decision to relieve manager Michael Beale of his duties on Sunday after suffering their third defeat in seven Scottish Premiership games. In his place, club legend Steven Davis has been appointed...

Second foot surgery sends Man Utd’s Lisandro Martinez off until next year

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is set to have a second operation on his foot, which may keep him out of action until next year. Martinez, who had previously undergone surgery for a broken...

Liverpool’s Mac Allister likely to face disciplinary actions after claims of Tottenham having’12 players

Alexis Mac Allister may face disciplinary action from the FA for his "12 players" social media comment following Liverpool's controversial defeat to Tottenham. The World Cup-winning Argentina international, like many others, expressed dissatisfaction with the...

Thought I’d blamed for Lukaku’s lacklustre but he’s scoring – Mourinho jabs critics

Jose Mourinho has subtly mocked his critics by highlighting Romelu Lukaku's goal-scoring success as the Belgian striker continues to perform well for Roma. The former Chelsea and Manchester United forward, who previously played under Mourinho...

Calls for FIFA probe into Ernest Nuamah’s €25 million Lyon transfer intensify

The signing of Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah by French Ligue 1 powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais has come under scrutiny from various French clubs, prompting calls for FIFA to investigate, as reported by L’Équipe. Nuamah, aged 19,...

Osimhen calls for “unity and respect” over Napoli mockery video and related reactions

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has finally spoken out about his situation at Napoli following recent events involving him and the club. Osimhen faced mockery from Napoli's official TikTok account after missing a penalty, and he...

Kudus has adopted really quick to the club style – West Ham coach

West Ham's assistant coach, Billy McKinlay, has expressed optimism about the potential impact of Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus at the club. Kudus made the switch to West Ham this summer from the Dutch powerhouse Ajax...

Man United lose to Crystal Palace

Manchester United endured a second consecutive home defeat in the Premier League as Crystal Palace secured an impressive victory at Old Trafford, courtesy of Joachim Andersen's outstanding strike. These two teams had faced each other...

Medeama now first Ghanaian team to reach group stage in CAF CL in 11 years

Medeama has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Ghanaian team to reach the group stage of the CAF Champions League in 11 years. They secured their spot in the group stage for...

PGMOL reveals ‘significant human error’ over disallowed Luis Diaz goal in Liverpool-Tottenham match

The referees' organization PGMOL has acknowledged that the ruling to disallow Luis Diaz's goal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, where Liverpool played with nine men, was "a significant human error." At 0-0 and...

Late own goal by nine-man Liverpool guarantees win for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur secured a dramatic and contentious victory over a nine-man Liverpool in a Premier League clash that had its fair share of controversy and drama. Liverpool found themselves in a tough spot due to...

Cash prize for winner of African Football League $4m

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the prize money for the inaugural African Football League (AFL) competition, which will showcase the highest-ranked and most successful football clubs on the African continent. Scheduled to...

Heung-Min Son doing wonders at Tottenham

Heung-Min Son is capturing the hearts of Tottenham fans and diverting their attention from Harry Kane, as the new club captain continues to shine under Ange Postecoglou's leadership. Son displayed his brilliance with a brace...

‘It’s my worst start to a season as a coach’ – Mourinho on Roma’s losing streak

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is of the opinion that he is currently facing one of his most challenging starts to a season. After a 4-1 defeat against Genoa on Thursday night, Roma finds themselves...

Terms on unification bout between Fury and Usyk finally reached

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have reached an agreement for a historic undisputed heavyweight showdown, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While the exact date has yet to be officially announced, representatives from...

Ramos seals victory for Barca with own goal

Sergio Ramos inadvertently netted an own goal, resulting in a narrow 1-0 victory for his former rivals, Barcelona. The 37-year-old defender, now back in Spain following his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, unfortunately redirected Lamine...

Chelsea open to Marc Cucurella January transfer – Reports

Chelsea is open to considering offers for defender Marc Cucurella in anticipation of a potential transfer move in January, according to sources cited by ESPN. Despite being a £62 million signing from Brighton, Cucurella has...

Rumors of Lewandowski to Saudi Arabia resurface

The transfer market has already closed, but the speculation surrounding Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski's potential move to Saudi Arabia persists. Sport reports that Abha Club, a team in the Saudi Pro League, remains interested...

Another ‘bad news’ hit Pochettino’s camp as Chilwell suffer injury setback

Mauricio Pochettino expressed his concern over the recent injury setback suffered by Chelsea's defender Ben Chilwell, describing it as "bad news". Chilwell had to undergo a scan on Thursday to assess the extent of the...

Chelsea might field a striker-less lineup against Fulham following player injuries – Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is facing a growing list of unavailable players and is considering an intriguing tactical adjustment for the upcoming clash against Fulham. With the increasing number of players unavailable for Pochettino's squad,...

Dog accused of preventing Kenya from winning marathon

A Kenyan senator has criticized sports bodies for inaction after a dog chased Robert Kimutai Ng'eno during a marathon in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last week. Reports said the Kenyan athlete was leading with 4 kilometers...

FIFA delegation to fly to Ghana for GFA Congress

FIFA, the global governing body for football, is set to closely monitor the upcoming elective congress of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). To oversee this, FIFA has assembled a formidable delegation for the 2023...

Forget GFA presidential ambition – Neil Armstrong to George Afriyie

Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, a former aspirant for the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has advised George Afriyie to reconsider his bid for the upcoming association election. George Afriyie had his candidacy disqualified, leading...

Spain coach De La Fuente called to testify in the Rubiales kissing case

Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente has been summoned as a witness by the judge investigating the former president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, for alleged sexual assault and coercion involving...

Amateur boxing comes with too many rules – Freezy Macbones laments

Ghanaian boxer Seth Gyimah, known as Freezy Macbones, has expressed his view that the rules of amateur boxing constrained him compared to professional boxing, where the regulations are more lenient. Freezy Macbones was a member...

Nigerian govt writes to Italian govt regarding Napoli’s ridicule of Victor Osimhen

Nigeria's Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, has disclosed that both the Nigerian and Italian governments are taking steps to address Napoli's taunting of Victor Osimhen. In his statement on Thursday, September 28, 2023, he emphasised...

The best will start – Pep speaks on Doku and Jack Grealish comparison

Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has addressed the ongoing social media discussions regarding the suitability of Jeremy Doku, a Belgian-Ghanaian winger, and English forward Jack Grealish for his team. Both of these forwards are vying...

Italian Journalist pleads with Nigerians after receiving backlash on her IG for slamming Osimhen

Italian television personality Marika Fruscio has appealed for peace from Nigerians after she criticised Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen amid his recent troubles with Napoli. Osimhen, the Nigerian international, took the step of deleting all...

Barcelona’s referee bribery case a worry for Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his concerns on Friday regarding the bribery case involving Spanish champions Barcelona. "A Spanish judge charged Barcelona and several of their former directors with bribery on Thursday after alleged...

Heartbroken Congolese midfielder attempts suicide

Midfielder for OGC Nice, Alexis Beka Beka, was rescued after he threatened to jump from the Magnan viaduct in Nice, France, on Friday, September 29. This alarming incident reportedly stemmed from a romantic breakup....

2023 AFCON trophy scheduled to make its way to Ghana in November

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy will embark on a tour of selected countries within the continent as part of the preparations leading...

Juventus interested in Tottenham’s Hojberg

Juventus is closely monitoring the situation of Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojberg, as reported by Calciomercato. The Italian club is actively seeking to bolster their midfield during the January transfer window, having faced the temporary suspension...

Cristiano Ronaldo: Gary Neville “wish he had stayed” at Man Utd

Manchester United icon Gary Neville expressed his regret over how Cristiano Ronaldo's second stint at the club ended in an interview with Marca. Ronaldo's departure from the Red Devils occurred in November 2022, following a...

Barcelona considering contract extension for De Jong

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, has initiated discussions with Frenkie de Jong regarding a potential contract extension at the club, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. Relations between Barcelona and De Jong's camp had been strained last...

Barcelona’s financial woes prompts more loan deals, pursuit for struggling players in other clubs

Barcelona's financial constraints have led the club to primarily focus on acquiring free agents, securing loan deals, and targeting talented players who find themselves out of favour at their current clubs. According to Mundo...

Mourinho remains resolute despite ‘worst start’ to a season in his managerial career

Jose Mourinho admitted that his current season with Roma is off to the worst start he's experienced as a manager. This acknowledgment came after Roma's 4-1 defeat against Genoa, which left them perilously close...

Include Kudus in the starting lineup against Sheffield United – Fans pressure David Moyes

West Ham United fans are urging head coach David Moyes to include new signing Mohammed Kudus in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sheffield United at the London Stadium. These supporters, along with...

How it is like to be teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo; Javier Hernandez spills the beans

Cristiano Ronaldo demands the best of himself and those around him, according to Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, but he insists that Ronaldo is not "difficult or complicated." The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has set numerous records...

Arteta gives update on Declan, Saka others injury crisis ahead of Bournemouth clash

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, has disclosed that several key first-team players may be unavailable for their upcoming match against Bournemouth this Saturday. Declan Rice, a summer signing for the team, had to be substituted...

Man Utd officially announces Antony’s comeback after hours of police interrogation

Antony has rejoined the Manchester United squad, making himself available for both training and matches, following his meeting with the police regarding assault allegations. The winger had been granted a leave of absence by the...

Zinedine Zidane visits former teammate Beckham as Inter Miami prepare for Messi-less U.S. Open Cup final

David Beckham, the owner of Inter Miami, and his former Real Madrid teammate Zinedine Zidane met before the Open Cup match on Wednesday, just before Inter Miami suffered a defeat. Unfortunately, Lionel Messi, who...

Police hold Man Utd’s Antony for five interrogation into alleged sexual assault allegations

Manchester United forward Antony was reportedly quizzed by police for five hours after returning to England to face assault allegations. The Brazilian international stands accused by his former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin of having subjected her...

Alexander Djiku scores a remarkable volley as Fenerbahce triumphs

Alexander Djiku, a Ghanaian defender, hit a magnificent volley for Fenerbahce in their 4-0 win over Basaksehir on Thursday. The 29-year-old scored early in the game as his team cruised to a dominant victory in...

Zidane ready to take Marseille managerial role, if Saudi if club is sold to the Saudis

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to become the manager of Olympique de Marseille if the club is acquired by Saudi Arabia. According to France Blue Provence, the former Real Madrid manager...

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