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Semenyo named Premier League player of the month after standout February performance

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named the English Premier League Player of the Month for February following an impressive run of performances that...

Iran’s Sports Minister says national football team will not play at 2026 World Cup

Iran’s government has announced that its national football team will not participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, escalating tensions between sport and...

Late Yamal penalty denies Newcastle historic Champions League victory over Barcelona

Newcastle United were left heartbroken after conceding a dramatic stoppage time penalty that allowed FC Barcelona to escape with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle...

Congo FA president sentenced to life imprisonment over US$1.3m FIFA funds corruption scandal

The president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of embezzling funds...

Black Queens crowned champions after dominant Pink Ladies Cup campaign

The Ghana women’s national football team, popularly known as the Black Queens, have been crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup after an...

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 moved to July and August in Morocco

The 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been officially rescheduled, with the tournament now set to take place from July...

Harry Maguire handed suspended prison sentence after Greek retrial over Mykonos incident

A Greek appeals court has sentenced Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire to a 15-month and 20-day suspended prison term following a retrial...

Iran’s World Cup hopes hang in doubt after escalation in Middle East tensions

The prospect of Iran’s national football team competing at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has become...

Sheinbaum assures safety of World Cup visitors after cartel violence in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly reassured both domestic audiences and the international community that there is “no risk” for visitors attending the 2026...

Courtois defends Vinicius Jr after alleged racism incident in Benfica clash

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has defended team-mate Vinicius Jr following allegations of racist abuse during last week’s Champions League first-leg clash against Benfica...

UEFA Provisionally Bans Benfica’s Prestianni for one match after racism allegations

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for one match by the UEFA following allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid star Vinícius...

Pacquiao and Mayweather agree professional rematch

Boxing fans around the world are gearing up for a historic rematch between two of the sport’s most iconic figures Manny Pacquiao and Floyd...

Arne Slot defends Liverpool record after Wayne Rooney questions his authority

Arne Slot has hit back at criticism from former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who questioned whether the Liverpool head coach possesses...

Morocco seeks two-year jail term for 18 Senegalese fans after AFCON final disturbances

Moroccan authorities are pursuing two-year prison sentences for 18 Senegalese football fans following violent incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final held...

FIFA partners with Trump-backed Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football

FIFA has announced a partnership with the Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative established by Donald Trump, to support reconstruction efforts in Gaza through...

Majority Caucus front bench donates March salaries to Ghana Sports Fund

The front bench of the Majority Caucus in Parliament has donated their March salaries to the Ghana Sports Fund as a show of support...