The much-anticipated LCB Corporate Games 2025 officially kicked off on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Nii Adjei Krakue II Sports Complex in Tema New Town, heralding the fourth edition of this flagship corporate football tournament. Organized by LCB Worldwide Ghana Ltd, a crisis management solutions company, the tournament continues to unite professionals from across […]
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Betting company settles lawsuit after gambler’s wife sued over $1million loss
DraftKings, a leading US-based sports betting platform, has reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit filed by Lisa D’Alessandro, the wife of a compulsive gambler who lost nearly $1 million through the site over a four-year period. The case, which drew national attention in the United States, alleged that DraftKings enabled and encouraged problem gambling […]
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain two weeks after his wedding – report
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a car crash in northwestern Spain at the age of 28, according to reports. The 28-year-old was killed in a crash near Zamora alongside his brother Andre Silva, 26, also a professional footballer, according to the Spanish news agency EFE. Police account In a first statement released […]
Partey leaves Arsenal today
Ghana’s midfield star Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal today, June 30, 2025, following the expiration of his contract with the English Premier League side. Arsenal are expected to formally confirm his exit early this week, per The Athletic, bringing an end to his five-year spell at the North London club. The former Tema Youth […]
FIFA opens disciplinary action against GFA over Hearts of Oak saga; threatens to slash 20% of FIFA Forward funds
World football governing body, FIFA, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for failing to comply fully with a decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In an official letter from FIFA’s Legal and Compliance Division, dated June 3, 2025, and addressed to the GFA, which has been sighted by […]
GBA President Abraham Kotei Neequaye announces resignation, cites personal reasons
The President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, has announced his decision to step down from his position, citing personal reasons. The announcement was contained in a press release circulated on Wednesday night by the GBA’s Communications Director, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, via WhatsApp. “I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I […]
GFA imposes transfer ban on Hearts of Oak over unpaid $70,000 debt to New Edubiase
Accra Hearts of Oak has been placed under a transfer ban by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the club’s failure to comply with a directive to pay $70,000 to New Edubiase United FC. The ban, in accordance with Article 15(1)(c) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, came into effect after Hearts of Oak missed the […]
2025/26 GPL: New season to start on September 12
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced that the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season will commence on the weekend of September 12, 2025, and conclude on the weekend of May 23/24, 2026. This timeline has been strategically aligned with the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place from June […]
Kotoko win MTN FA Cup in last-gasp drama
A hotly contested stoppage-time penalty awarded by referee Selorm Bless Yaw proved decisive as Kumasi Asante Kotoko edged second-tier Golden Kick SC 2-1 to clinch the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon yesterday. With the match poised at 1-1 and seemingly heading for extra time, the Porcupine Warriors launched […]
2024/2025 GPL: Bibiani Gold Stars claim Ghana Premier League title after win over Accra Lions
Bibiani Gold stars clinched their maiden Ghana Premier League title after a scintillating 4-0 home win over Accra Lions on the final day. Gold Stars had one job: secure a win and hope Nations FC failed to match their result. They took to the task in style. Head Coach Frimpong Manso opted for an attacking […]
Barcelona in talks over free transfer swoop for Arsenal’s Thomas Partey
Barcelona are lining up a sensational swoop for Arsenal midfield warrior Thomas Partey and he won’t cost them a penny. The La Liga giants’ representatives have opened talks with the Ghanaian hardman’s camp over a free transfer this summer with Partey’s future at the Emirates still up in the air. Partey, 31, is out of contract at the end of June […]
Government pays over $900,000 in salary arrears to Black Stars coaches
The government of Ghana has cleared $904,561.31 in outstanding salary arrears owed to both current and former coaches of the senior national football team, the Black Stars. The payments, authorised by the Ministry for Sports and Recreation under Minister Kofi Iddie Adams, mark a significant move towards restoring trust and professionalism within the country’s football […]