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Abdul Baba Rahman Regains Consciousness After Collapsing During Greek Cup Semifinal

Ghanaian footballer Abdul Baba Rahman, who plays as a left-back for PAOK, has regained consciousness after collapsing during a Greek Cup semifinal match against Panathinaikos. The incident occurred in the 115th minute of the game when Rahman collided with an opponent’s head. Swift medical attention was provided on the field …

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Zambian Forward Norin Betani Passes Away Ahead of Paris Olympics Qualifiers Match With Ghana 

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the tragic passing of one of their players, Norin Betani, just ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women’s football qualifier against Ghana. Initially named in the squad to face Ghana, Betani fell ill before the team’s departure to Accra. Suspected to …

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Ghanaian Comedian Yaw Dabo Visits Barcelona Museum, Jokes About Messi’s Ballon d’Or

Yaw Dabo, a renowned Ghanaian comic actor, recently visited the FC Barcelona museum in Spain, where he entertained his entourage with humorous remarks about Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or trophy on display. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Dabo humorously claimed that one of the Ballon d’Or trophies belonged …

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Bayern Munich to Part Ways with Thomas Tuchel at the End of the Season

Bayern Munich is reportedly set to part ways with head coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the current season. According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the decision comes after crisis talks between the club and Tuchel, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. Tuchel, who took over …

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Accra Sports Stadium Faces Power Disconnection Again Over GH¢400,000 Debt The Accra Sports Stadium is

The Accra Sports Stadium is facing another power disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to outstanding debts amounting to over GH¢400,000. The stadium, currently undergoing renovation for the upcoming 2023 Africa Games and scheduled to host the Black Queens’ Olympic Games qualifier against Zambia, has had its …

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Sports Ministry Plans National Dialogue to Address Decline in Ghanaian Football

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif, has announced plans to initiate a national dialogue to address the decline in Ghana’s football success. This decision comes in the wake of Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. During an address to the Parliament of Ghana, …

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FIFA Ranking: Ghana Drops to 67th Globally and 14th in Africa After Disappointing AFCON Campaign

Following their lackluster performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana has experienced a significant drop in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The Black Stars, who concluded 2023 in the 61st position, have now dropped to 67th globally and find themselves in the 14th spot on the African continent. …

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Cote D’Ivoire Beats Nigeria to Lift the 2023 AFCON Trophy

In a thrilling finale, the elephants of Côte d’Ivoire outmaneuvered Nigeria with a 2-1 victory to seize the 2023 African Cup of Nations on their home soil. The host nation secured a dramatic win, overcoming early setbacks to emerge triumphant in a fiercely contested final. The match saw a captivating …

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Blue Cards to be Introduced for Football sin-bins

The International Football Association Board (Ifab) has approved the introduction of blue cards as part of sin-bin trials. This innovative measure, set to be announced on Friday, marks the first addition of a new card to the sport since the inception of yellow and red cards at the 1970 World …

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Former Ghanaian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, Dies at 63

Ghana is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, the former Minister of Youth and Sports. Dr. Ahmed, aged 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Accra after a prolonged battle with illness. Dr. Ahmed’s life was marked by significant contributions as a soldier, medical practitioner, …

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