US government officials have been warned that there could be “catastrophic” security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen. Almost $900m (£666m) designated for the 11 host cities in the US has … Read more →
One person is reported to have perished in a crash involving supporters travelling to Tamale to watch the AFCON qualifier between Ghana’s Black Stars and their counterparts from Guinea. The deceased is reported to be an accounts clerk at the Kumasi Stadium … Read more →
Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been enskinned the new traditional chief with the title ‘Bolli Naa’ (Chief of Soccer) for his immense contribution to the development and growth of the game in the country. The Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Alhassan Dawuni enskinned Mr Nyantakyi on Tuesday … Read more →
Ghana coach Maxwell Konadu makes two changes from the previous starting line up as the Black Stars go head-to-head with Guinea on Wednesday in Tamale. Solomon Asante makes his first start for the Black Stars this year as he comes … Read more →
It’s an understatement to say that Juan Mata‘s tenure at Old Trafford has been less than successful. One of two David Moyes bust transfers at Manchester United (for the other, see Fellaini, Marouane), Mata has just never taken full advantage … Read more →
Gareth Bale says he is used to the rough treatment he received from Cyprus defenders during Wales’ 2-1 Euro 2016 qualifying win. Bale, 25, helped his nation secure a vital three points on Monday to move them up to top … Read more →
The forward, who was Seleccao’s hero once again on Tuesday, is certain that Fernando Santos’ men will qualify for the continental tournament despite a rocky start Portugal matchwinner Cristiano Ronaldo is certain that his side will qualify for Euro 2016. Fernando Santos’ … Read more →
Mesut Ozil wants to quit Arsenal as soon as January and the Gunners are ready to do business. Bayern Munich are lining up a bid of around £30million for Ozil, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid last summer for a … Read more →
Players and officials of the national senior football team were spotted this morning at the Kotoka International Airport as they got ready to depart for Tamale where they are billed to face the Syli National of Guinea in a Morocco … Read more →
German coach, Bernd Schuster has been included in the five-man shortlist to be considered for the vacant Black Stars coaching position, by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The inclusion of the former Real Madrid manager follows the withdrawal of Patrick … Read more →
Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, is so ill from Parkinson’s that he can barely speak, his brother, Rahman Ali has said. The three-time world heavyweight champion was diagnosed with the disease in 1984, but his condition has gradually deteriorated and he … Read more →
Black Stars midfielder Andre Ayew has admitted the second half of their AFCON game against Guinea was poor. Ghana were denied were denied an important win after Guinea came from behind to cancel skipper Asamoah Gyan’s goal in the 26th … Read more →
Cristiano Ronaldo has an astronomical €1billion release clause in his Real Madrid contract, according to his agent Jorge Mendes. Ronaldo’s future has been the subject of recent speculation, with Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague stating recently that “everything is in place” for … Read more →
Romanian police detained 30 soccer fans in connection with crowd violence before, during and after Romania’s highly-charged 1-1 draw against Hungary in a Euro 2016 Group F qualifier on Saturday. Skirmishes broke out near the National Arena with rival fans … Read more →
A horrific piece of violence towards an official occurred in the Bosnian second division last week, as Branitelj goalkeeper Romeo Mitrovic inexplicably swung for, and hit, a referee in the head after receiving a yellow card. The 35-year-old ‘keeper can now … Read more →
The Real Madrid forward claims he is not bitter about being portrayed as the yin to the Barca attacker’s yang and suggests he has been at the same level for several years Cristiano Ronaldo sees his rivalry with Lionel Messi … Read more →