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 →
Awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar may well have been “a mistake”, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said for the first time on Monday. Staging the tournament in the Middle East has caused much controversy because if it is held … Read more →
Powers started the bout on a strong note but soon began to lose momentum in the bout as he failed to follow up on the punches that forced Banku open. Bukom Banku got into his groove in the second round … Read more →
Samuel Eto’o has fired a parting shot at Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, branding him a ‘fool’ for questioning his age. Mourinho, who repeatedly criticised his strikers for failing to find the net during the season, was caught on camera earlier … Read more →
The approved budget for Ghana’s Black Stars for the 2014 World Cup campaign is $9.5 million, Mr Kwesi Nyantakyi, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has confirmed. Until last Monday’s confirmation, it had been widely speculated that the … Read more →
Manchester United could make Louis van Gaal their new manager as early as today. United are thought to be close to a deal with the Dutchman, whose job as Netherlands boss ends after next month’s World Cup. Ryan Giggs, who … Read more →
The Ghana international is looking forward to his second successive World Cup appearance and believes the inclusion of Essien in the squad makes the Black Stars a better side Schalke midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has hailed Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah over … Read more →
The much anticipated bout between Braimah Kamako a.k.a Bukom Banku and Ayittey Powers took an interesting twist on Wednesday as Banku failed to meet the weight class for the cruiserweight bout. Kamoko weighed eighteen pounds above the stipulated 200-pound limit … Read more →
The Argentina attacker says he cannot be considered a true great until he has won football’s greatest prize – but hopes to change all that in Brazil this summer. Lionel Messi says he cannot be considered as the greatest player of … Read more →
Nemanja Vidic has rejected the allegation Manchester United’s players stopped trying for David Moyes. In an in-depth interview with BBC Sport, Vidic has underlined the hurt felt within the United dressing room at a disastrous season, admitting there were arguments … Read more →
The Nigeria Football and other Sports Supporters Club (NFSSC) on Monday demanded for the provision of 62 million condoms for fans attending the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Rafiu Ladipo, President-General of NFSSC, who made the demand in Abuja, … Read more →
Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah says his composure is the secret to having his way to execute the job. The 53 year old named his 26-man provisional World Cup squad on Monday, in what was largely greeted with respect … Read more →
Chelsea have agreed a £32 million deal with Atletico Madrid that will see striker Diego Costa join them after the World Cup finals, according to media reports. The transfer of the Brazil-born striker from the Champions League finalists and Liga … Read more →
The United States men’s national team has made progress toward becoming more competitive with the world’s elite squads under Jurgen Klinsmann. All of that progression will be tested in a very difficult Group G at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Although there … Read more →
Kwesi Appiah, Black Stars Coach has named his provisional 26 man squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup. There were surprises in his squad, two of them being Parma’s Afriyie Acquah and David Accam. The following is the full list; Goal … Read more →
The ring donated by broadcast sponsors Supersport will finally be ready for clearance at AFGO Accra Airport at 8.30 am Today( Monday) The ring has been donated by Africa’s leading pay TV channel to offer the sport in this country … Read more →