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

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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

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has added his voice to the growing chorus of outrage over the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as a devastating blow to the credibility of African football.In a strongly worded statement, the former Chelsea striker expressed disbelief that a result decided on the pitch could be overturned months later in a boardroom."We all watched Senegal fight

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. In a statement, the Command said sufficient police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces to safeguard lives and property. […] The post Accra

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has spoken publicly for the first time about the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, admitting the news brings joy despite arriving months after the final.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their spot in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou addressed the ruling in an interview."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has described the Confederation of African Football's decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title as welcome but long overdue.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their place in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou was asked about the ruling that stripped Senegal of the trophy and declared Morocco champions."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news that arrived very late, but as a Moroccan and

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

FIFA has officially mandated a "female-first" coaching requirement for all womenâ??s national teams, a landmark shift aimed at breaking the glass ceiling in international football.Under the new regulations approved on March 19, 2026, every nation competing in FIFA-sanctioned womenâ??s tournaments must ensure their technical bench includes either a female head coach or at least one female assistant coach.The rule effectively ends the era of all-male coaching staffs

CAF Appeal Committee member Mohamed Robleh Djama has denied taking part in the process that led to Senegal being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, further deepening controversy around the ruling.Djama stated that he was not present during any deliberations related to the case.â??I was neither present nor take part in such deliberations,â? he said during a news conference.However, an official CAF document outlining the decision has identified the panel members

Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo put up a solid performance for Celta Vigo on Thursday night, helping the side to advance into the quarter-finals of this seasonâ??s Europa League.The centre-back, named in his teamâ??s matchday squad for their second leg meeting with Olympique Lyon in the Round of 16, started from the bench and only came on at halftime when he replaced Carl Starfelt.After coming on, Aidoo, together with his Celta Vigo teammates, worked hard to keep a clean sheet.In

AJ Auxerre full-back Marvin Senaya has described his first call-up to the Black Stars as a moment of â??pride and joy,â? as uncertainty continues over his international future.The 25-year-old defender has been named in Ghanaâ??s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Austria and Germany, marking a major step in his international career.â??A lot of pride and joy,â? Senaya said after receiving the call-up.However, the situation has been complicated by Togo also

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,

Ansgar Knauff is back on the pitch with Eintracht Frankfurt after undergoing abdominal surgery that sidelined him for about a month.As head coach Albert Riera had hinted, the 24-year-old German-Ghanaian attacking midfielder has rejoined his teammates in full training this week and is working his way back toward competitive action.Knauffâ??s health issue was unrelated to football and required an operation in the abdominal area, with reports indicating it involved an intestinal