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February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

Black Queens Arrive in Casablanca for Morocco Friendly

Ghana's Black Queens have arrived in Casablanca ahead of their upcoming friendly match against Morocco on Friday, February 21. The game will serve as the first test for Kim Lars Bjorkegren, who was recently appointed as the new head coach of

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Kwesi Nyantakyi Discharged As High Court Drops Five-Year Case

An Accra High Court has discharged former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi and his co-accused, bringing an end to a five-year legal battle. The ruling, delivered by Her Ladyship Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds, came after the prosecution failed to present

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Benfica Grabs Advantage Over 10-Man Monaco In Champions League Play-off

Monaco – Benfica secured a valuable away win against Monaco in their Champions League play-off, capitalizing on the home side playing with ten men for much of the second half. Vangelis Pavlidis opened the scoring with a brilliant chip from a

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

NYA CEO Pledges Completion of Youth Resource Centers, Construction of Six New Facilities

Accra, Ghana – Osman Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has announced plans to complete all outstanding youth resource centers and construct six new ones. In an interview, Ayariga discussed the future of the projects, noting that

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Kotoko IMC Issues Ultimatum: No League Return Without Security Guarantees

Kumasi, Ghana – Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkrah, has stated that the club will not resume Ghana Premier League (GPL) participation until the Ghana Football Association (GFA) meets their demands for enhanced security measures. Kotoko and Hearts

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Sam Kerr Acquitted of Racial Harassment Charges

London, England – Chelsea football star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment. A jury at Kingston Crown Court cleared Kerr in relation to an incident that occurred in Twickenham, southwest London, on January 30, 2023. Kerr,

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Espanyol Accuses Barcelona’s Leon of Inappropriate Contact During Match

Barcelona, Spain – Espanyol has lodged a complaint against Barcelona defender Mapi Leon, accusing her of "violating the privacy" of their player, Daniela Caracas, during a recent Liga F derby. The incident occurred in the 15th minute of Sunday's match when

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Kotoko to Hold One-Week Observance for Slain Fan Nana Pooley

Kumasi, Ghana – Asante Kotoko will hold a one-week observance for their late supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, known as Nana Pooley. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Heroes Park from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The

February 10, 2025

Rivals United in Grief: Hearts and Kotoko Fans Stand Together for Nana Pooley

Kumasi, Ghana – In a powerful display of unity, fans of Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak set aside their historic rivalry to honor the memory of Kotoko supporter, Nana Pooley, at a vigil held Sunday at Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Kotoko IMC Chair Appeals for Calm, Trust in Justice System After Fan’s Tragic Death

Kumasi, Ghana – Nana Akwasi Apinkra Awuah, Chairman of Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC), has urged fans to remain calm and trust the legal process following the tragic death of supporter Francis Frimpong (Nana Pooley). Pooley was fatally stabbed during