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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku led a high-powered delegation to attend the funeral of Francis Yaw “Nana Pooley” Frimpong, a well-known Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan. The funeral took place at the Heroes Park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, drawing dignitaries and football stakeholders. Accompanying Okraku were GFA Vice …

FIFA has banned Russia, Congo, and Pakistan from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The bans result from distinct controversies involving governance, political conflict, and interference in football administration. Russia’s exclusion is linked to its ongoing conflict with …

FIFA has confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium will be the venue for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. The match is set to take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 GMT. Ghana, currently second in Group I with 9 points, will face Chad in a crucial …

Kylian Mbappé delivered a stunning hat-trick to propel Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off, securing a 6-3 aggregate win. Man City had initially held an advantage in the first leg, leading until the 86th minute before conceding …

Majority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed confidence that the Ghana Premier League (GPL) will soon rise to surpass Europe’s elite football leagues. Despite ongoing challenges such as low attendance, poor infrastructure, a lack of sponsorship, hooliganism, and stiff competition from European leagues—particularly the English Premier League—Ayariga remains optimistic …

‎Bechem United, a Ghana Premier League club, has announced a GH¢100,000 reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the death of Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis ‘Nana Pooley.’ ‎Nana Pooley was fatally stabbed following Kotoko’s 0-1 loss to Nsoatreman in Nsoatre during …

The Black Queens have landed in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their crucial international friendly against the Atlas Lionesses on Friday, February 21, 2025. This match marks the first official assignment for new Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren, offering the Swedish tactician an early chance to evaluate his squad and introduce …

The High Court has discharged former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi from his ongoing trial related to the Number 12 exposé. The ruling came after the prosecution failed to present investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a key witness in the case against Nyantakyi. Nyantakyi had been facing charges …

The first half of Manchester City’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid turned out to be costly for one of the club’s greatest legends. Sergio Aguero, confident in his prediction, placed a $10,000 bet on there being two goals scored in the opening 45 minutes at the Etihad Stadium. Before …

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ has granted bail to two female suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Francis Frimpong, a Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC supporter. Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, also known as “Akosua Black Chinese,” and Yaa Asantewaa were each granted GH₵300,000 bail with two sureties, one of which …