Football

Nigerian football icon Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha has named Ghanaian legends Abedi Ayew “Pele” and Tony Yeboah among his top five greatest African players of all time. Responding to a question on his ultimate list, the former Super Eagles captain ranked Abedi Pele second, just behind his number-one pick, Liberian superstar George Weah — the…

English Championship side Leicester City have placed a hefty €45 million valuation on Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as Premier League clubs circle for his signature. The 21-year-old winger has attracted strong interest from Everton and Sunderland, with the latter seeing a €32 million bid rejected as Leicester hold out for…

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has made an immediate impression in the Premier League, securing a place in the Team of the Week following a dazzling debut for Tottenham Hotspur. The 25-year-old forward was central to Spurs’ commanding 3-0 victory over Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, delivering a performance that…

Reports from Benin Republic have confirmed the passing of former Beninese international striker Razak Omotoyossi. He died on Tuesday morning at the age of 38. As of now, the cause of death remains unclear, with Beninese football authorities expected to issue an official statement in the coming days. Omotoyossi began his career in…

So many talking points highlighted the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal game between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr club won the tie 2-1. In a closely contested game played at the Hong Kong Stadium on Tuesday, August 19, Al-Nassr moved a step closer to secure their first title of the season over their biggest…

Referees from the Northern Zone have successfully completed their mandatory fitness assessments ahead of the forthcoming football season. The exercise, held under the supervision of the Referees’ Committee, tested the officials’ physical endurance, agility, and overall readiness to handle the demands of the game.…