GFA names five-member Referees Committee
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has named a five-member Referees Committee to be chaired by the winner of the upcoming Executive Council election between Central Region FA Chairman, Robert Duncan and Upper East Region FA Chairman, Salifu Zida. Sports journalist, Michael Oti Adjei has been named the Vice Chairman of the Committee. […]
Messi hints at ‘approaching’ retirement after sixth Ballon d’Or win
F.C Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi has insisted that he is approaching his retirement from football after winning his sixth Ballon D’ Or on Monday night in France. Messi, who won the 2019 Ballon D’Or ahead of Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, admitted that “Time flies” but hoped God will grant him the […]
The FA Cup third round draw in full.
The 2019/20 FA Cup third round ties have been announced with Liverpool drawn against Everton, while Manchester United take on Wolves for a place in the next round. It’s the second time in three seasons the third round sees a Merseyside derby taking place with the previous meeting, a 2-1 victory for Jurgen Klopp’s men, […]
Messi wins sixth Ballon d’Or award, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi has become the first men’s footballer to win the Ballon d’Or award for a sixth time in the Paris gala on Monday. The Argentina forward scored 46 times for club and country in 2019 — including the only goal in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. He also helped the Camp […]
PSG, Monaco Clash Postponed Due To Heavy Rain
Sunday’s Ligue 1 meeting between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed due to heavy rainfall. The pair were set to meet on Sunday evening at Stade Louis II, but will now face off at a later date after the departments of Var and Alpes-Maritimes in southeastern France were issued with a red alert for […]
Breaking: Quique Sanchez Flores has been sacked as watford manager
Watford have sacked manager Quique Sanchez Flores after Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Southampton, saying “ultimately results have dictated our decision”. Chris Hughton is a possible successor and the Hornets said a replacement will be appointed “imminently”. Sanchez Flores, who was in charge for the 2015-16 season, was reappointed on 7 September, replacing Javi Gracia. But […]
BREAKING! Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei breaks World 10K record in Valencia
Joshua Cheptegei has landed another record,-breaking a 10km road world record after an astonishing performance in Valencia Spain. The Ugandan star has enjoyed his best-ever season in 2019 as he captured the world cross-country title in Aarhus, landed gold at the World Championships in Doha over 10,000m, and boasts the world-leading performance on the track […]
Ring Girls and Card Girls Banned From Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Saudi Arabia Fight
Promoters have opted against the use of Ring Girls in the Anthony Joshua vs Ruiz Jr rematch on December 7 out of respect for the local culture in Saudi Arabia. Though it’s thought that the countries views on women’s clothing are easing slightly – especially for foreigners – Saudi Arabia still have a strict dress […]
EURO 2020 Group Stage Draw in full.
The group stage draw for the 2020 European Championship was done on Saturday evening, and defending champions Portugal have been drawn in the Group of Death. In previous years, the tournament has been played in one country but UEFA have decided to host the tournament across 12 nations this year. Another first will see the […]
FIFA announce plans to raise $1bn for Africa
Football’s world governing body has announced plans to raise $1bn dollars to build at least one stadium meeting Fifa standards in each African country. Fifa president Gianni Infantino was talking in Lubumbashi during the 80th anniversary celebrations of DR Congo side TP Mazembe. He insisted that Fifa wants African football to shine and will work […]
