Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has defended Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher amid criticism over Carragher's recent comments on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Liverpool defender had suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament, leading to backlash from various quarters, including past AFCON winners and African football legends.In response to the criticism directed at Carragher, Barton asserted that Africa has never produced a defender superior

West Ham United were not left out of Ghana's Independence Day celebrations after taking to social media to share a Ghanaian edition of a quick-fire question and answer session with midfielder Mohammed Kudus.The questions, asked by fellow Ghanaian footballer Freda Ayisi, were influenced by the West African nation's culture and music.Kudus was asked to pick between two options, from food to footballers and musicians.The former Ajax star confirmed his favourite Ghanaian dish

Ghana's Black Queens moved up by a place in the latest FIFA ranking following their international friendly with Morocco. The West Africans moved to the 65th position globally despite the friendly defeat to the Atlas Lionesses.On the continent, the Black Queens moved to fifth place from sixth position, indicating a steady climb following an impressive run since 2023.The United States have maintained their place at the top of the ranking, followed by world champions Spain,

Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has credited African players for being an â??important voiceâ? in defending him against racism allegations made by Galatasaray.The Turkish club accused Mourinho of making racist remarks during their goalless draw on February 24 and announced plans to take legal action against him.However, the Portuguese coach strongly denied the claims and insisted they had backfired on Galatasaray, highlighting his deep connections with African players

Joey Barton has sparked controversy with his latest comments, claiming that no defender from Africa is better than Jamie Carragher.Appearing on the Common Sense Podcast, Barton said, "Can anybody out there, as much as all the Afrikanos have had a pop at Carragher for saying what he said... There's no better defender come from Africa than Jamie Carragher. Africa have never produced a better defender than Jamie Carragher."Barton's comments were in support of Jamie

Leicester City players have playfully given Ghana winger Fatawu Issahaku a new nickname after he turned up for training with a fresh hairstyle.Issahaku, who is recovering from a season-ending injury, dyed his hair gold, sparking amusement among his teammates.They immediately dubbed him Auntie Fatawu, explaining that the style is commonly associated with older women in Nigeria. â??Auntieâ? Abdul Fatawu Issahakuð???#JoySports pic.twitter.com/aTNtpxw3x3â?? #JoySports

With 100 days remaining to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025â?¢, African football will witness a never-before-seen sports and financial milestone.The championship, which will welcome 32 teams from all over the world, has four African giants: Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), and Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco).In a boost of immense magnitude, FIFA declared a USD 1 billion reward allocation to the teams participating, which will

Black Queens deputy captain Jennifer Cudjoe has joined in the celebration of Ghanaâ??s 68th Independence anniversary.Ahead of the milestone on Thursday, March 6, 2025, the DC Power FC midfielder shared a photo of herself in vibrant African prints, paying tribute to the nationâ??s rich heritage.Her post aligns with the Ghana Womenâ??s National Teamsâ?? initiative to mark Ghana Month by showcasing players and technical team members in elegant traditional attire.Cudjoe

Mohammed Kudus has endured a frustrating 2024-2025 campaign, with the West Ham United midfielder seeing more of his shots denied by the woodwork than any other player in the English Premier League.The Ghanaian international, who dazzled in his debut season with eight goals and six assists, has struggled to replicate that form, managing just three goals and one assist in 22 league matches.However, his misfortune is evident in a remarkable statisticâ??no player has hit the post

Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as 'Nana Pooley,' who tragically lost his life after being stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match, will be laid to rest today, Thursday, March 6, 2025.The funeral will take place at Heroes Park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, where family, friends, football administrators, and supporters will gather to bid farewell to the passionate supporter of the Porcupine Warriors.Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has explained the security concerns that led to the conditional approval of some Ghana Premier League venues ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption on March 7.Following venue assessments by the GFA Club Licensing Department, some stadiums were fully approved, while others were either rejected or granted conditional approval.GFA General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, clarified the reasons behind the decision, particularly at Baba Yara Stadium