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Ghana’s Black Stars endured a disappointing start to their 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign, losing 1-0 to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The state of the pitch mirrored the poor performance, as Ghana struggled to create opportunities throughout the game. Angola’s Milson scored the decisive goal in the …

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete who recently competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is in critical condition after a brutal attack by her boyfriend in Kenya. The 33-year-old distance runner suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body after being doused in gasoline and set on fire during …

Uruguay’s prolific striker Luis Suarez has officially announced his retirement from international football. The 37-year-old forward, known for his remarkable career and controversial moments, revealed that Uruguay’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Saturday (00:30 BST) will be his final appearance for the national team. Fighting back tears during …

The Black Princesses of Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat against Austria in their opening match of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, held in Colombia. The game, played last night at the El-Techo Stadium in Bogota, marked a disappointing start for Yussif Basigi’s team despite a late comeback attempt. …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has completed a loan move to Turkish football giants Galatasaray after a potential transfer to Chelsea fell through last week. The 25-year-old forward had been pursued by Chelsea throughout the final day of the transfer window, but negotiations collapsed due to disagreements over his wage demands. …

Ghanaian international Kamaldeen Sulemana is reportedly on the verge of joining Dutch football giant Ajax Amsterdam on loan, according to renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano. The Italian transfer expert revealed the news on his X (formerly Twitter) page, adding that a verbal agreement has been reached between Ajax and Sulemana’s …

Real Madrid’s early struggles in LaLiga took a positive turn on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe scored twice to secure a 2-0 win against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French forward, who had yet to find the net in LaLiga, delivered when it mattered most, helping Madrid overcome a …

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, along with assistant coaches John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda, were involved in a serious road accident on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road. The incident occurred as they were traveling to Accra after attending a match between Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex and Ghana FA Cup …

The football world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, the former Ivory Coast defender who played for clubs such as Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian. Bamba passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and inspiration both on and off the …

Bournemouth staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park on Saturday in the Premier League, leaving the home side without a point from three matches. Everton looked set for victory after taking a 2-0 lead early in the second half, thanks to goals from Michael Keane and …