Football

Nations FC held Asante Kotoko to a goalless draw at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in week five of the Ghana Premier League. The hosts maintained their impressive unbeaten record against the Porcupine Warriors, stretching it to five matches. It was a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances created by either side, though Kotoko came closest…

Ghanaian coach C.K. Akonnor has secured his first piece of silverware with Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia, guiding the club to victory in the ODM @20 Cup. The triumph marks a dream start to Akonnor’s tenure since taking charge of the record Kenyan champions earlier this season. Gor Mahia displayed impressive form throughout the…

 Two goals each from Estevao and Rodrygo powered Brazil to a 5-0 win over South Korea in Seoul on Friday in an early warm-up for next year’s World Cup. Brazil, which beat South Korea 4-1 at the 2022 World Cup, again proved too strong for the hosts in the friendly match watched by 66,000 fans at a wet Seoul World Cup Stadium. Brazil claimed just…

Zamalek have reaffirmed their confidence in under-pressure Belgian head coach Yannick Ferrera, despite recent disappointing results, the club’s treasurer, Hossam El-Mandouh, confirmed on Friday. Zamalek’s new coach Yannick Ferrera speaks during a press conference. Photo courtesy of Zamalek Facebook page. The…

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe isn’t a fan of criticisms labeled at goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. The possibility of Accra Hearts of Oak’s Asare starting in goal for Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team has been at the centre of heated debates with Ghana all but certain to qualify to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…

The Group C race for qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup will go right down to the final day after another dramatic round of fixtures on Friday left everything still to play for. With just one match remaining, Benin have taken a slender two-point lead at the top of the standings, but South Africa and Nigeria all remain in contention for…