Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey featured for Arsenal on Wednesday night but the teamâ??s plan to overturn a first-leg EFL Cup semi-final setback to set the tone for a party could not be achieved.The midfielder started the second leg today at St. Jamesâ?? Park just like he did in the first leg at Emirates Stadium last month.Despite playing in his preferred midfield role, Thomas Partey just like all Arsenal players on the night failed to impress.A disjoined performance from

Ghana defender, Jeffrey Schlupp marked his debut for new club Celtic on Wednesday night, assisting his teammates to secure a massive victory against Dundee FC in the Scottish Premiership.The defender only arrived at the Scottish club on Tuesday but was named in the matchday squad by manager Brendan Rodgers.Although he missed out on a starting role, the former Black Stars regular had his chance to play his first match for the new side in the second half when he replaced Greg Taylor

Ghana international, Alexander Djiku featured for Fenerbahce on Wednesday night, helping the team to secure a dominant 5-0 victory against Erzurumspor in the Turkish Cup.In the Round 2 clash staged at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, the Black Stars centre-back started in a three-back system.He put up a good performance, playing a key role in ensuring his team kept a clean sheet en route to a resounding victory at full-time.The host opened the scoring in the one-sided affair 33 minutes

Ghana international, Kamaldeen Sulemana is geared up for Southamptonâ??s clash against Burnley in the English FA Cup.The talented winger returned from a minor injury last Saturday to feature in his teamâ??s hard-fought 2-1 victory against Ipswich Town in the English Premier League.Fully fit now, Kamaldeen Sulemana is part of the Southampton squad preparing for the upcoming FA Cup encounter against Burnley.Sulemana was the star man for the Saints in the Round 64 showdown against

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has launched a five-day training program for scouts from the five southern sector regionsâ??Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern, and Volta.The program, which began on February 3 at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, is designed to equip scouts with essential skills in scouting principles, profiling, and report writing.Led by GFA Technical Director Prof. Joseph K. Mintah, the training features a team of experienced instructors,

Veteran sports journalist Fiifi Banson has sparked debate by claiming that Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo was more skilful than Lionel Messi.Speaking on Sporty FM, Banson argued that while Messi has achieved global recognition, Polo had superior raw skill.â??When it comes to skill, Mohammed Polo was better than Lionel Messi,â? Banson stated on Sporty FM.Polo, famously known as the "Dribbling Magician," is regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s most technically

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has assured that the service will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who engage in violence at various Stadia are held accountable.He said this after confirming the arrest of two more individuals in connection with the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.This brings the total number of arrests to five, following violent incidents during Asante

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two more suspects in connection with the violent clashes that erupted during the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko FC last Sunday in Nsoatre.The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to five as authorities intensify efforts to apprehend all individuals involved. The suspects, identified as Isaac Ofosu and Yeboah Augustine, are currently assisting with investigations.The Police Service has

Chaos erupted Nsoatre, leaving one Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as "Pooley, tragically stabbed to death.The incident, occurring during Kotokoâ??s league clash with Nsoatreman, has reignited discussions about security lapses in Ghanaian football.King Faisal's outspoken bankroller, Alhaji Grusah, minced no words about the dire state of security at match venues.He recalled past incidents where teams suffered due to inadequate police presence.

King Faisal bankroller Alhaji Grusah has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Prince Acheampong, who passed away after battling an illness.Popularly known as 'Sabuto,' Acheampong was a respected figure in Ghanaian football. His journey saw him take on various coaching roles, including assistant coach of Asante Kotoko and head coach stints at Dunkwa United and Fabulous Ladies FC. His latest role was with King Faisal FC, where he took charge in January 2025, bringing immediate

Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has expressed concerns about the deteriorating image of the Ghana Premier League following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong in Nsoatre.The incident occurred during a Matchday 19 game between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.Adams condemned the violence, criticizing the "win-at-all-costs" mentality that fueled the chaos. "What are you really winning? What is at stake? We are struggling to get sponsorship

Former Togolese international Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed why he didn't continue to play for Ghana.According to the former Arsenal and Manchester City striker, he had the opportunity to represent Ghana at the junior level but struggled with communication in camp. Unable to understand Twi or Ga, he felt isolated and decided to leave."In interschools, I was captain, then we played inter-district, I was captain, then we played inter-region, I was captain at the time. Then

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has been sentenced to a four-month suspended prison term for drunk driving, following a ruling by the Monaco Criminal Court on Tuesday, according to RMC.The Dutch international of Ghanaian descent, who did not attend the hearing, also received a â?¬9,000 fine and a two-year driving ban in Monaco.The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, when Depay was stopped by police at 5:38 am while driving his Rolls Royce. Authorities noted that his driving

The tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as "Pooley," during Asante Kotoko's recent match against Nsoatreman FC, has cast a somber shadow over the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.This incident is a stark reminder of the persistent hooliganism and violence that have plagued Ghanaian football for years. Despite numerous condemnations, both football authorities and law enforcement have yet to implement effective measures to address this escalating

Manchester United are reportedly considering selling young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo during the upcoming summer transfer window, per the Guardian.The 18-year-old was linked to potential transfers in January, with Chelsea showing interest, but no agreement was reached before the window closed.Mainoo, valued at over £80 million, has garnered attention due to his impressive performances.He signed a new contract in February 2023, which extends for another two-and-a-half years. However,

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has issued a caution about the deteriorating image of Ghana Premier League following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong in Nsoatre.  The unfortunate incident occurred during the Matchday 19 game between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at the Nana Kronmansah Park on February 2, 2025, a game that the home side won 1-0.Speaking on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana, Mr Adams expressed his condolences to

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Alhaji Amadu Brimah 'Akanbi', has stated that not all stadiums in Ghana are suitable for hosting Ghana Premier League (GPL) games.Akanbi's comments come in the wake of the violent incident at the Nana Koromansah Park, which resulted in the death of a Kumasi Asante Kotoko supporter.Akanbi believes that limiting the number of venues for GPL matches could help curb hooliganism. "We could have chosen five stadia to host games. Not

England international Jack Grealish has congratulated Ghanaâ??s Jeffrey Schlupp on his loan switch to Celtic for the rest of the season.Schlupp joined the Scottish champions on transfer deadline day from Crystal Palace, where his contract is set to expire in the summer.Grealish took to Instagram to react to Schluppâ??s transfer announcement, commenting, â??Naaaaa what a combo,â? to show his support for his former Premier League counterpart.Schlupp, 32, opted for Celtic

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Alhaji Amadu Brimah 'Akanbi', has proposed several measures to tackle hooliganism in the Ghana Premier League (GPL).Akanbi's suggestions come in the wake of the violent incident at the Nana Koromansah Park, which resulted in the death of a Kumasi Asante Kotoko supporter.According to Akanbi, limiting the number of venues for GPL matches could help curb hooliganism."We could have chosen five stadia to host games. Not every stadium

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the government is considering tapping into revenue from betting to boost sports development in the country.Adams explained that the National Democratic Congressâ?? (NDC) promise of establishing a sports fund could be fulfilled by generating funds from sports lotteries and betting activities.He emphasized that since betting generates substantial revenue, it would be wise for the government to create measures to direct