Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been unveiled as an investor in a new global chess tour, backing the Norway Chess organisation ahead of the launch of the Total Chess World Championship Tour.The initiative, supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will feature four tournaments annually across different cities, with a world champion decided across fast classic, rapid and blitz formats. A pilot event is scheduled for later this year, with each season offering

Bechem United midfielder Emmanuel Sefah has bemoaned the teamâ??s current position in the Ghana Premier League standings, insisting that the team does not deserve to be in 13th place.The Hunters are winless in their last three matches and now find themselves just two points above the relegation zone.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s encounter against Aduana FC, Sefah admitted that the team is under pressure and must find a way to get back to winning

FIFA has introduced new regulations requiring every team in its women's football tournaments to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach, in a move aimed at accelerating gender representation in the sport.The requirements take effect this year across the Under-17 and Under-20 Women's World Cups and the Women's Champions Cup.The decision, ratified at the FIFA Council, mandates at least two female staff members on the bench, with one in a head coach

Former Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya has joined the growing chorus of African football figures condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as fundamentally flawed.In a sharp critique, Nyamweya questioned the legal basis for overturning a result that was decided on the pitch."This is not only an unprecedented but also an exceptionally serious decision based

Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has publicly distanced himself from claims that he supports the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.In a statement, Weah described circulating reports linking him to approval of the ruling as completely false."I also want to use this opportunity to clarify that social media posts widely circulating, claiming that I

Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has joined the growing list of football icons condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, urging the Court of Arbitration for Sport to step in and restore the original result.In a strongly worded statement, Weah described the ruling as a damaging blow to the credibility of African football."This decision has further scarred and blemished

Didier Drogba has delivered a powerful message following the Confederation of African Football's controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, warning that the integrity of the sport hangs in the balance.In a statement that has resonated across the continent, Drogba emphasized that the ruling represents more than just a dispute over silverware."We must not allow ambiguity and politics to steal the joy of victory from our people,"

Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has joined the chorus of voices condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, reminding the continent that millions witnessed the Teranga Lions' triumph on the pitch.In a passionate statement, Drogba invoked the collective memory of fans who watched the final unfold in real-time."We all watched Senegal fight bravely and defeat Morocco in a historic final. But

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the disciplinary issues that rocked his squad in the days following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, revealing that unacceptable behaviour forced him to drop several players.The veteran Belgian tactician, who led Bafana Bafana to the Round of 16 in Morocco, disclosed that the problems emerged almost immediately after the team's return home."Three, four days after we came back from the AFCON, we saw things that

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has held talks with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. on plans to support Ghanaian fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gyan, representing his foundation, Asamoah Gyan Foundation (AGF), presented one of his iconic No. 3 jerseys to the Mayor during the visit, which also included his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, CEO of AGF/Goldstar Consult Ltd, and Anita Barakat, CEO of Rediscover Africa.Discussions focused on providing accommodation,

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct three new stadiums in 2026, with a commitment to continue the initiative annually until all regions have modern sports facilities.The President made the pledge during a Citizen Engagement in Sunyani as part of his tour of the Bono Region, where he outlined key development projects.Mahama said the move is part of his governmentâ??s broader plan to improve sports infrastructure nationwide, ensuring that regions without

Ghanaian defender Samuel Owusu delivered a standout performance as Union Omaha thrashed BOHFS St. Louis 8â??0 in the US Open Cup, scoring twice in a dominant away display.The centre-back struck early in the second half and added the final goal in stoppage time to cap a memorable night.Union Omaha were in control from the start, with Gabriel De Freitas opening the scoring on 11 minutes before Sami Guediri and Dylan Borczak made it 3â??0 before the break. Any hopes of a comeback

Injured Ghana international Francis Abu is close to making a full recovery in the next few weeks, a situation that has increased his chances of making the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The youngster suffered a devastating injury setback in November 2025 while in action for the national team in the international friendly match against Japan.Abu, in the match, suffered a severe double fracture (tibia and fibula) and required urgent surgery.He successfully underwent

Asante Kotoko head coach Prince Owusu has appealed to supporters to continue believing in the team amid their struggles in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors are currently enduring a run of poor form in the Ghanaian top-flight league campaign. In their last five outings, the Reds have only won once, losing three and drawing the other match.The teamâ??s poor form has forced some supporters to lose hope in the side, with many giving up on any

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has disclosed that his players are determined to fight for a win against Nations FC in their upcoming Ghana Premier League clash this weekend.The Porcupine Warriors will host their regional rivals on Sunday, March 22, in a Week 26 fixture at the Baba Yara Sport Stadium.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Prince Owusu noted that his players have worked hard in training this week and head into the fixture with the mentality to amass maximum

Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has launched a fierce response to veteran coach Claude Le Roy, slamming his criticism of the controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco.Hadji did not hold back, expressing anger at Le Royâ??s remarks and demanding accountability for claims of alleged manipulation surrounding the decision.â??Iâ??m angry at Claude Le Roy. Heâ??s the king of stupidity and nonsense! When he

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, has declared that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy will remain in the country, despite the controversial ruling that awarded the title to entity Morocco.The Confederation of African Football shocked the footballing world on Tuesday night, after annulling Senegalâ??s AFCON 2025 success and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, months after the tournament in the North Africa country.The decision sparked widespread debate and controversy across

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has criticised CAFâ??s handling of the AFCON 2025 final decision, raising concerns over the timing and consistency of the ruling that stripped Senegal of the title and awarded it to Morocco.Senegal had originally secured a 1-0 extra-time victory in Rabat, but were later sanctioned after walking off the pitch during the match, leading to a successful appeal by Morocco.Reacting to the decision, Broos admitted that the rules could support CAFâ??s

Former CAF Disciplinary Board chairman Raymond Hack believes Senegal will succeed in overturning the decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title when the case heads to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).CAFâ??s Appeal Board ruled earlier this week that Senegal had forfeited the final against Morocco, nullifying their 1-0 extra-time victory following a protest walk-off during the match.However, Hack has strongly disagreed with the ruling, insisting that

Togo head coach Patrice Neveu says defender Marvin Senaya has given a positive response to represent his side, as the battle with Ghana over the playerâ??s international future intensifies.The AJ Auxerre right-back has been caught in a dual call-up situation after being named in both Togoâ??s squad and Ghanaâ??s squad for the March international window.Neveu revealed he has already held talks with the 23-year-old and is confident of the playerâ??s stance, although he