Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says former Germany team-mate Mesut Ozil was talking "nonsense" in his retirement announcement last month.
Arsenal midfielder Ozil, 29, quit international football after Germany exited the World Cup in …
Former Australia flanker George Smith says his sacking by Japanese club Suntory will not define his career.
The Wallaby great, 38, spent 20 days in a Japanese prison after an incident with a taxi driver on 31 December 2017, before being…
Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne is having tests on a right knee injury suffered in training on Wednesday.
City said the extent of the injury suffered by the 27-year-old Belgium midfielder is "not yet known".
In 2016, he missed 12 g…
England have moved up six places to sixth in Fifa's world rankings after their run to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
It is their highest position since they were fourth in March 2013.
World Cup winners France rise six spots to …
Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan has announced that he will host a five-nation Under-16 Tournament between August 27-September 3 targeted at reviving the fortunes of grassroots football in the country.
The tournament organised by Babyje…
A Spanish top-flight game will be played in the US, the first time a La Liga match has taken place overseas.
The plan is part of a 15-year partnership between La Liga and media company Relevent, which organises the International Champio…
Jonathan Mensah, a United States of America (USA) based Ghanaian young football player/coach, has donated sports kits to Barca Kids, a juvenile club based at Mamprobi, in Accra.
The items include jerseys, balls, hoes and boots.
Mensa…
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has extended an invitation to the Government of Ghana, to deliberate on the current impasse in Ghana football.
The meeting would be held on Thursday, August 16, at the headqua…
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic struggled with a stomach issue as he came from a set down to beat Adrian Mannarino and progress in Cincinnati.
The 13-time Grand Slam winner defeated the French world number 28 4-6 6-2 6-1 to reach the …
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says all-rounder Ben Stokes "does not deserve" a warm reception from England fans in the third Test against India on Saturday.
Stokes was involved in a fracas in Bristol last September but was foun…
The new La Liga season gets under way this weekend amid plenty of intrigue, especially for Real Madrid - as the three-in-a-row European champions begin life without iconic duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane.
Real are by no means …
The government has reiterated its commitment not to compromise on the sovereignty of the nation ahead of a meeting at the FIFA Headquarters in Switzerland on Thursday, August 16 between its three-member team and officials of FIFA in an att…
Dr. Matthew Opoku- Prempeh, Minister of Education, has entreated directors of education, heads of institutions and teachers to ensure that Physical Education (P.E), is given the needed attention in the curriculum.
He said, the freedom t…
The Government of Ghana has reiterated its intention to engage with the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), following a directive by the later to the former to discontinue the dissolution process against the Ghana Foot…
Mr. Isaac Kwame Asiamah, would lead a Government of Ghana delegation for a crunch meeting with the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), on Thursday, August 16, in Zurich, Switzerland, over an impending ban of Ghana, fro…
Alhaji Karim Gruzah, owner and bankroller of King Faisal Football Club, is confident, Ghana football would be revived, despite the recent turbulence.
He said, they would engage all stakeholders in seeking solution to th…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes has "suffered enough punishment" and has backed the all-rounder's return to the England squad.
Stokes missed England's 2017-18 tour of Australia while his role in a fracas in Bristo…
England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.
A thigh injury forced Te'o out of England's tour of South Africa, just months after recovering from a seriou…
It is "not rocket science" to say Celtic should have strengthened as they attempted to qualify for the Champions League, says manager Brendan Rodgers.
Celtic will not play in the group stage for the first time under Rodgers after losing…
Partnership means increased exposure for African rugby as teams compete to join the world’s elite at the 2019 Rugby World Cup
APO Group (APO-opa.com), the leading media relations consultancy for Africa and the Middle East, today announc…
Winger Wilfried Zaha has signed a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace.
The Ivory Coast international, 25, who was linked with a move to Tottenham or Chelsea in the summer transfer window, said he was relieved the talks over a new…
Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo has been discharged from a hospital in Ibiza after suffering with pneumonia.
The 41-year-old, who thanked his doctors, nurses, fans and girlfriend Celina, said he had returned home on Tuesday.
He assur…
Fifa has issued ultimatums to Nigeria and Ghana that they both face bans from global football for "undue influence" in the affairs of their governing bodies.
Nigeria's ban could begin on 20 August if the Nigeria Football Federation "off…
"For sure, this was my last chance," said Guy Ramos. "Not many players come back after two years of nothing. I am not young any more."
Centre-back Ramos, at 32, was one of hundreds of footballers throughout Europe taking one last shot a…
More than half of Premier League clubs could have played in empty stadiums and still made a pre-tax profit in the first season of the current broadcast deal, BBC research has found.
In 2016-17, during which clubs benefited from a record…
Stakeholders embroiled in the current controversy surrounding football administration in Ghana, have been advised to soften their stands in the interest of the welfare of the players.
“We should think of the welfare of our youth and pla…
The Government of Ghana has told the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) that while it acknowledges its mandate to administer football activities globally, the government also has a responsibility to ensure that busines…
Former New Zealand batsman Gary Stead has been named as the team's new head coach, signing a two-year contract.
The former Canterbury coach, 46, replaces Mike Hesson, who resigned in June after six years in charge.
Stead will begin h…
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Accra, Aug. 14, GNA- Mr. Wael H. Hakim, the Chief Executive Officer of Elite Sports and Zen Garden, has said, his the company is proud to be a
sponsor of the 2018 Millennium Marathon.
He said, his outfit was proud to be a…
Duke Micah, Ghana's Batamweight boxer, is among the few boxers who are inching closer to a world title in the near future.
Micah, who holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) International Batamweight title, is ranked number three, by the…
Ghana is likely be stripped off hosting rights of the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup Nations, as well as forfeit the 2019 African Cup Nations qualifier against Kenya, should the country fail to meet the deadline, set by the Federation of Internat…
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has asked the government of Ghana, to withdraw the liquidation process against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), by Monday, August 27, or risked being suspended from all foot…
Real Madrid will play their first competitive game without Cristiano Ronaldo when they take on city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup in Estonia, on Wednesday (20:00 BST).
New Real manager Julen Lopetegui takes charge of his …
The Management of Accra Hearts of Oak SC, has promoted seven players from the club's under-17 side, Royal Oaks, to the under-20 side, Auroras.
The seven players namely; Stanley Aniagyei (Midfielder) Perry Amofa (Central defender), Mose…
The John Agyekum Foundation, would on Monday, August 20, launch the first ever "J.A Kufour Cup Match" at the residence of the former president, in Accra.
The launch, which would commence at 4:00pm, would be graced by members of the foun…
Over the the next four days, the last of 12,000 athletes and officials will check into six tower blocks in the centre of Jakarta.
The Asian Games athletes village will be a diverse community.
Representing two-thirds of the world's po…
Ben Stokes was found not guilty of affray at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday but the England and Wales Cricket Board has to strike a delicate balance when conducting its own investigation into last September's events near to a Bristol night…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has told Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "some of us have been operating at a very high level for many years - I'm not sure he can say the same".
Klopp was critical of Ramos after Real's Champions League …
Manchester City "will never have a season like last year" as they attempt to become the first Premier League champions since 2009 to retain the title, says midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
City broke several records in 2017-18, including rea…
I agree with Mauricio Pochettino when he says it is fine that Tottenham did not sign anyone this summer - but what does concern me is who could still leave, and how Spurs can keep their manager happy.
Pochettino was right to point to th…
How to feel about Fernando Alonso's decision to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the year?
Sadness, of course, that one of the greatest racing drivers ever to grace the earth will no longer be racing at the highest level of the sport…
Dr. Kwame Kyei, Executive Board Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club Limited, has appointed an 11-member management team, to steer the affairs of the club.
Dr. Kyei on Monday, dissolved the old management team as part of effor…
Former world number one Serena Williams says she is at the start of a "long comeback" after losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to Czech Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati.
The second-round loss comes on the back of her heaviest career defeat, a 6-1 6-0 loss t…
Final games of the Rugby World Cup' African Qualifiers: B-Roll footage and photos will be available for media to download after each game
The final games of the Rugby World Cup' African Qualifiers will be played on Saturday 18th August
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Over three hundred young talented footballers showed up at the Twene Amanfo School Park in Sunyani for the Brong Ahafo Regional tryouts of the Betway Talent Search.
The scouting team headed by former skipper of the Black Stars, Stephen …
The President of the Ghana Ladies Golf Union, Esther Amedzro has reposed confidence in a three-member national team that will represent the country in the 14th All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) slated for 26th-31st August in Accra.
Acc…
Three-time major champion Brooks Koepka and world number one Dustin Johnson will play for the US against Europe in September's Ryder Cup in France.
Eight players have already qualified for the 12-man team with captain Jim Furyk set to n…
Celtic's Dedryck Boyata says he is missing Tuesday's Champions League qualifier at AEK Athens through injury, not because he is refusing to play.
Manager Brendan Rodgers said the centre-half's absence made him "sad" and that he had to p…
People in the Indian subcontinent will, from Friday, have only one way to watch top flight Spanish football: on Facebook.
The social network has signed an exclusive deal to show every La Liga game, for the next three seasons, to viewers…
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech called Bayer Leverkusen "sad" after the German side appeared to mock him on Twitter.
Cech, 36, came close to scoring an own goal as he dealt with a backpass during Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City…