Category: Sports

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape against a new alleged victim. It comes after the 32-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape against two women, and one count of sexual assault allegedly relating to a third woman. It means Partey now stands accused of...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed unprecedented sanctions on both Senegal and Morocco following chaotic scenes during the AFCON 2025 final, marking one of the most severe disciplinary rulings in the tournament’s history. Senegal Hit with Record Fine Senegal, crowned AFCON 2025 champions, faces a staggering $615,000 fine. The penalties include: $300,000 for...

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter was the latest international soccer figure to call into question the suitability of the United States as a host...

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the newly established Ghana Sports Fund, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen sports development. For years, athletes, federations and stakeholders have called for a fair, transparent and dedicated system to support sports growth. The inauguration of...

Liverpool have emerged as the highest-earning Premier League side for the first time, according to Deloitte’s latest Football Money League report. The Reds, who clinched the English top-flight title last season, generated €836m (£702m) in revenue—more than any other English club. Manchester United, meanwhile, dropped to their lowest-ever position in the rankings, falling to eighth...

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team’s dramatic walk-off during the Africa Cup of Nations final, describing it as an emotional reaction in the heat of the moment. In stoppage time last Sunday, Senegal players left the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty, just minutes after a potential winning goal for the Teranga...

Black Stars midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is on the verge of rejoining Cagliari for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The Ghanaian is close to finalizing a loan move to his former club before the January transfer window closes. Sulemana has struggled for playing time at Bologna since completing a permanent transfer from Atalanta last summer....

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the opening of thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots, many of which are currently available. The Embassy continues to process non-immigrant visa applications as demand rises ahead of major international events. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the Embassy is encouraging Ghanaians planning to travel...

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo will be available for Tuesday’s EFL Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle United following a rule change in the competition this season. Semenyo, 26, joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £65 million move from Bournemouth and marked his debut with a goal in City’s 10-1 FA Cup third-round demolition of Exeter...

Barcelona clinched the Spanish Super Cup for a record-extending 16th time with a dramatic 3-2 El Clásico victory over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha was the hero for the Catalans, scoring twice on Sunday, while Robert Lewandowski also found the net. Despite Frenkie de Jong’s late dismissal, Hansi Flick’s side held firm to secure...