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Rafael Márquez: Mexico footballer accused of cartel link

The captain of Mexico's national football team has been sanctioned by the US for allegedly being a "front person" for a drug-trafficking cartel. Rafael Márquez...

Saddick Adams challenges Vincent Atingah to $500 bet

Kumasi Asante Kotoko striker Saddick Adams has challenged Hearts of Oak defender Vincent Atingah to a $500 one-on-one football match. The striker seems to have...

Jordan Ayew is not goal poacher – Tony Yeboah

Former Black Stars striker Anthony Yeboah has outlined the strength of Jordan Ayew following his failure to find the back of the net for...

Ghana name 18-man squad for Chan qualifier against Burkina Faso

Maxwell Konadu, head coach of Ghana Black Stars ‘B’ has named a strong 18 man squad for the upcoming CHAN qualifier against their Burkina...

Birmingham City to pay €8m for Afriyie Acquah

English side Birmingham City have slapped in an offer of €8m to Torino for their Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Championship...

'One Constituency, One Artificial Turf' to take off soon

Wembley Sports Construction Company Limited (WSCCL) has finally sealed a deal with FIFA approved Turf providers, HATKO of Turkey to manufacture over 1.7milion square...

2014 W'Cup Fiasco: If i speak a lot of people will get in trouble – Muntari

Ghana International Sulley Muntari has reiterated that the circumstances that led to the Black Stars’ calamitous 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, have not...

Classy Real Madrid beat Man Utd in Super Cup

Manchester United were outclassed as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid retained the Uefa Super Cup with victory in a sweltering Skopje. Madrid dominated from...

Ghanaians forced me to retire-Richard Kingson

The former goalkeeper has claimed players are wrongfully criticised in Ghana leading to their early retirement from the game Former Ghana goalkeeper Richard 'Olele' Kingson has revealed that...

Ghana to host Congo in crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier on working day

FIFA have forced Ghana to play Congo in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on a working day that will deny the Black Stars of...

Sulley Muntari slaps referee

Controversial Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari physically attacked an unsuspecting referee with a hefty slap during a local friendly, leading to the abrupt end of...

Assaulted referee reports Sulley Muntari to police

Referee John Terry has vowed to take police action against controversial Ghana star Sulley Muntari for physical assaulting him during a local friendly match...

Neymar wanted to leave Barcelona spotlight to Messi, explains father

Neymar Sr. affirmed that his son was no longer prepared to be the Argentine's "substitute" as an explanation for this week's blockbuster move. Neymar did...

Kotoko Vrs Hearts: Referee was bias – Winful Kobina

An Accra Hearts of Oak Midfielder Winful Kobina has accused referee Dailly Gaba of being bias in the draw game between premiere league rivals...

Messi named best player in La Liga history

From the 86 seasons of the Spanish league championship, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been declared as the best player in history, according to a study...

Super Clash: Pollack salutes gallant Kotoko players

After putting up a gallant display despite all the odds, Asante Kotoko coach, Steve Pollack, had nothing but praise for his team. The Porcupine Warriors...

Gatlin beats Bolt in 100m final

Justin Gatlin stunned the world to claim the 100m World Championship title and leave Usain Bolt trailing in third place in his final individual...

Neymar explains Barcelona exit: I wanted something bigger

Neymar has held his first press conference as a Paris Saint-Germain player following his £198m move from Barcelona, explaining that he was seeking a...

Ten things you can buy for the price of one Neymar

$262 million: That's how much French soccer team PSG are set to pay FC Barcelona for Brazilian soccer star Neymar, if a transfer deal goes ahead. If...

Barcelona accept €222m Neymar payment

The Blaugrana released a statement on Thursday confirming the Brazilian and his representatives visited in person to pay the figure. Barcelona have accepted the payment...

Gyan meets 11-yr old who lost 8 friends in bomb attack

A walk to the barber's shop for new Kayserispor recruit Asamoah Gyan turned emotional for the Ghana captain. He met 11-year old Hussein who works...

La Liga refuses to accept payment of Neymar's £198m release fee

Neymar’s lawyer, Juan de Dios Crespo, has attempted to pay the €222 million (£198m) required to release the Barcelona star from his contract -...

Asamoah Gyan hangs out with new teammates

Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan who has joined Turkish side Keyserispor is showing that he is enjoying himself both on the pitch and outside the...

Kotoko beat Division Two side 4-1 to prepare for Hearts clash

Kotoko capped their return to the pitch albeit in a friendly match with a 4-1 win on Wednesday as Obed Owusu, Yakubu Mohammed, Isaac...

Ashantigold goalkeeper Robert Dabuo set for injury return

Ashantigold goalkeeper Robert Dabuo is set to make an injury return to the pitch in two months. The lanky shot stopper went under the knife...

Gov't will fly only NPP supporters to Russia for World Cup – Sammy Awuku

Only members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be flown to Russia to support the Black Stars if the team qualifies for...

Dopers must stop or Athletics will die – Bolt

Usain Bolt says athletes who dope must "stop or the sport will die" as he prepares to race for the final time in his...

Neymar transfer deal to PSG nears completion

The Brazilian is expected to complete a switch to the Ligue 1 club in the coming days as Barcelona resign themselves to losing one...

Black Stars technical team to receive 3 months salary today

The Public Relations Officer of the Youth and Sports Ministry, Elvis Adjei Baah, says the salaries of Black Stars technical team will be paid...

WAFA will continue to sell players – Operations Manager

Operations Manager of WAFA, Ofosu Hene says his outfit will continue to sell players outside the shores of Ghana as far as the offer...

Elmina Sharks host Black Stars B today

The local-based senior national team, Black Stars B, will engage Premier League side, Elmina Sharks in a trial encounter today at the Ndoum Stadium...

No changes to Kotoko-Hearts clash

Nothing has been changed about Sunday’s 2016/17 Premier League, match day 23 outstanding game between Kotoko and Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara...

Turkish-based Ghanaian footballer transferred for 10 pounds of olive oil

Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Sumaila has shockingly signed for a Turkish club Yorukalispor after getting olive oil as his transfer fee. The amateur footballer made the...

Ronaldo after court appearance: I've never hidden anything

Cristiano Ronaldo said he "has never hidden anything" and told his advisers to always make sure he paid what he owed correctly and in...

Andre Ayew anticipates good season with West Ham United

Ghana attacker Andre Ayew is optimistic of having a good season with West Ham United when the English Premier League kicks off. Ayew, who joined...

FIFA general secretary visits GFA

Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), General Secretary, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, paid a visit to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Secretariat on Friday. According...

Cristiano Ronaldo to appear in court on tax charges

Cristiano Ronaldo is due to appear in a Spanish court later today, accused of evading millions in tax. Prosecutors allege Ronaldo, reported to be the...

WAFU tournament is a big test for local football – Kuffour

Samuel Osei Kuffour, legendary Ghanaian centre back has said that the upcoming West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Cup of nations would be a good...

US Embassy supports Ghana Baseball and Softball Associations

The United States (US) Embassy has presented various items to the Ghana Baseball and Softball Association (GBSA) to enhance their efforts. The donation, which included...

Asamoah Gyan strikes again for Kayserispor in pre-season draw against Duhail SC

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan found the back of the net again for Kayserispor in their final pre-season friendly against Duhail SC. The former Shanghai SIPG...