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Updated: 13 hours 16 min ago

We are doing extremely well, says Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren

14 hours 30 min ago
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bj ouml;rkegren says he is pleased with the team rsquo;s steady progress in 2025, pointing to growing cohesion and improved depth within the squad. The Swedish coach took charge earlier this year following the departure of Nora Hauptle, who left to take up the head coach role with the Zambia women rsquo;s .
Categories: Africa

Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon

14 hours 39 min ago
Mohamed Salah 39;s relationship with Liverpool might be on the rocks, yet there can be no doubting his success at Anfield. The Egyptian King has accumulated a treasure trove of silverware during his time with the Reds - but he has never won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with his country.
Categories: Africa

Fifa to increase World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026

14 hours 43 min ago
Fifa has announced a 50% increase in the prize money it will award to participating teams at next year 39;s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It comes amid criticism over the price of tickets at the tournament.
Categories: Africa

Newcastle United to face Manchester City in EFL Cup semi-finals

14 hours 46 min ago
Holders Newcastle United will face eight-time winners Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea will either meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the other two-legged last-four tie but must wait until Tuesday 23 December to find out which of their London rivals it will be.
Categories: Africa

Ghana’s Canoeing Team wins bronze on historic Africa Youth Games debut

14 hours 49 min ago
Ghana rsquo;s emerging canoeing programme announced its arrival on the continental stage with a historic bronze-medal performance at the ongoing Africa Youth Games, Angola 2025. Making their maiden appearance in the history of the Games, the Ghanaian duo of Maxwell Ofoi and Okronipa Ohene Emmanuel powered through the waters with courage, .
Categories: Africa

Antoine Semenyo should be Mohamed Salah's replacement at Liverpool - Michael Owen

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 07:44
Former England striker Michael Owen has tipped Antoine Semenyo as an ideal long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, should the Egyptian forward decide to leave Anfield. Salah rsquo;s future remains uncertain following his public criticism of both the club and manager Arne Slot after being left on the bench for a third straigh .
Categories: Africa

2026 World Cup: No musical instruments and fireworks will be allowed at match venues - FIFA cautions fans

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 07:32
The Chief Safety and Security Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, G. B. Jones, has called on supporters to familiarise themselves with stadium safety guidelines ahead of next year rsquo;s tournament.
Categories: Africa

Mohamed Salah a target for Saudi Pro League - CEO

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 07:09
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, confirmed its chief executive Omar Mugharbel. The 33-year-old was left out of the squad that travelled to Inter Milan for Tuesday 39;s 1-0 Champions League win after publicly falling out with manager Arne Slot and the club.
Categories: Africa

2026 World Cup: Seattle 'Pride Match' set to happen despite Egypt objections

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 07:04
The organisation behind the LGBTQ 39;Pride Match 39; at the 2026 World Cup says it intends to push forward with plans despite Egypt objecting to Fifa. The Egyptian Football Association said it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting the celebrations around their group game against Iran do not go ahead.
Categories: Africa

Black Bombers: Amadu Mohammed and Ebenezer Ankrah lose at at IBA World Championship in Dubai

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 06:59
Ghana rsquo;s push for glory at the 2025 IBA World Championships in Dubai fell short on a difficult day for the Black Bombers, as medal prospect Amadu Mohammed suffered a unanimous defeat to Uzbekistan rsquo;s Asilbek Jalilov in the men rsquo;s 54kg Round of 32.
Categories: Africa

WBC strips Terence Crawford of belt for failing to pay fees

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 06:09
Terence Crawford is no longer boxing 39;s undisputed super middleweight champion after the WBC stripped him of his belt on Wednesday for failing to pay sanctioning fees. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman claims Crawford did not pay the mandatory fees to the sanctioning body for two consecutive fights, including his Sept.
Categories: Africa

Germany to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 06:03
Germany will host the 2029 Women 39;s European Championship, Uefa has announced. The governing body 39;s president Aleksander Ceferin said Germany 39;s bid had come out ahead of Poland and a joint bid from Denmark and Sweden.
Categories: Africa

2026 World Cup draw: Rio Ferdinand to conduct draw alongside sporting greats in Washington

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 05:57
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is set to conduct Friday 39;s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. The 47-year-old will be joined by broadcaster Samantha Johnson and a host of sporting greats, including Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O 39;Neal.
Categories: Africa

Nkawkaw receives new ambulance to boost emergency services

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 01:51
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Kwahu West Municipality, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, officially received a brand-new, fully equipped ambulance to serve the people of Nkawkaw on December 3, 2025. The presentation took place at the Municipal Assembly, where AEMT Charles Selorm Dumenu, Commander of the National Ambulance Service in Nkawkaw, h .
Categories: Africa

Government submits agreements for four new helicopters and presidential jet to Parliament

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 01:38
The government has formally laid before Parliament the contract agreements for the purchase of four helicopters and one presidential jet for the Ghana Air Force. The first agreement covers a euro;125.
Categories: Africa

We shouldn’t have lost against Basake Holy Stars - Kotoko coach Karim Zito

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 08:26
Asante Kotoko coach Abdul Karim Zito believes his side did enough to avoid defeat in Wednesday rsquo;s 2-1 loss to Basake Holy Stars, a result that halted the Porcupine Warriors rsquo; impressive unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
Categories: Africa

Basketball player Ethan Dietz, 20, dies after head injury in college game

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 08:06
A junior college basketball player has died following an injury sustained during a game in Texas on Saturday. Ethan Dietz, 20, attended Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma, and suffered a head injury while playing for the Cowboys against Grayson College in Denison.
Categories: Africa

Star Assurance Group supports Ghana professional boxers with health screening package at Lapaz Community Hospital

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 08:05
Star Assurance Group has stepped in to fund the medical screening of Ghana rsquo;s professional boxers, a move driven by recent tragic losses in the sport. Retail Sales Lead Roland Ofei Ansah said in an interview that the company undertook the initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility, noting that many boxers and promoters .
Categories: Africa

Champions League: Liverpool humbled at home by PSV in horror show

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 00:02
Liverpool 39;s torrid run continued as they suffered a miserable home defeat by PSV in the Champions League. The ragged Reds, on their worst run since 1953, have now lost nine of their last 12 matches across all competitions as they were destroyed by the Dutch side at Anfield.
Categories: Africa

Champions League: Arsenal beat Bayern to maintain 100% record

Wed, 26/11/2025 - 23:59
Noni Madueke scored his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners put three past Bayern Munich to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League. Arsenal were dominant from the beginning of the game and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber headed in Bukayo Saka 39;s corner - the 10th goal that Arsenal have scored from a c .
Categories: Africa

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