Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 23-year career with the national team.The 41-year-old forward confirmed his decision in an emotional Instagram video, saying the time had come to hand over Portugal's famous number seven shirt to the next generation.Ronaldo bows out as Portugal's all-time leading scorer with 146 goals in 234 appearances, both world records at international level.He

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko says defender Ebenezer Adade has put the controversial incident involving Asante Kotoko assistant coach Diogo Peral behind him and is doing well.Adade was involved in a heated confrontation with Peral during Medeama's Ghana Premier League meeting with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi last weekend.The incident occurred near Kotoko's technical area when the Medeama defender moved towards a loose ball, leading to an altercation in which Peral appeared

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko has praised summer signing Safianu Usman for his contribution after the forward scored his first goal for the club against Asante Kotoko in their Ghana Premier League encounter last weekend.Usman found the net in the 1-1 draw in Kumasi, helping the Mauve and Yellow secure a valuable point against the Porcupine Warriors.The Medeama coach stressed that the team's preparation focuses on ensuring every player understands their role, regardless of

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko is targeting an improved attacking performance against Swedru All Blacks as his side look to maintain their strong home record in the Ghana Premier League.The Mauve and Yellow welcome the Black Magicians to the TNA Stadium on Sunday, November 8, for a Matchday 10 encounter, with Tanko hoping his players can convert their chances more effectively.Medeama head into the fixture after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Asante Kotoko in Kumasi last weekend

Match officials have been appointed for Matchday 7 of the UMB Division One League, with Sankara Nationals, Victory Club Warriors, Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs and Semper Fi among the teams aiming to strengthen their positions at the top of their respective zones.The appointments for the weekendâ??s matches are as follows.Zone One ASaturday, November 7, 2026Kalibi SC v Sankara Nationals Venue: Malik Jabir Stadium Referee: Olivia Tetteh Assistants: Patricai Kyeraa and

Karela United FC will look to revive their faltering campaign when they host Vision FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the opening match of Matchday 10 of the Premier League.The Tamale-based side have made a difficult start to the 2026/27 season, collecting three wins and one draw from nine matches while suffering five defeats. Their most recent game ended goalless against Young Apostles, increasing the pressure on the hosts to produce a more decisive

Four players have been shortlisted for the Ghana Premier League NASCO Player of the Month award for October after producing notable performances during the month.The nominees are Owusu Ansah of Port City FC, Kelvin Osei Asibey of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opoku of Bibiani Gold Stars and Eric Wiafe Darkwah of Swedru All Blacks United FC.The award winner will receive a 43-inch NASCO television and a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.The prizes are being provided by Electroland

The revamped packages, unveiled at the premises of MultiChoice Ghana in Accra on Wednesday, November 4, form part of the company's new Expect Plus offering.Under the new arrangement, the former DStv Access package has been rebranded as Starter, Family becomes Select, Compact is now Sports, while Premium has been renamed Ultimate.The new pricing structure puts Starter at GH¢50, Select at GH¢200, Sports at GH¢250 and Ultimate at GH¢570, making the Starter package

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey says the Black Stars must secure maximum points from their two matches against Somalia to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alive.Ghana are set to face Somalia in a crucial double-header in the third and fourth rounds of the qualifiers, with the first encounter scheduled for November 12 and the return fixture taking place four days later.Both matches are expected to be played in Ghana as the Black

The Upper East Regional Football Association (UERFA) has urged stakeholders to work together to strengthen football development across the region after successfully holding its Ordinary Congress in Bolgatanga.The congress took place at the Regional House of Chiefs and brought together key members of the football community to assess the previous season and discuss preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.As the Associationâ??s highest decision-making body, the meeting provided an

Swedish-born defender of Ghanaian descent, Genesis Antwi has been handed his first senior call-up to play for Sweden.The 19-year-old Chelsea player is currently on loan at French Ligue 1 club Racing Strasbourg.With eight appearances for Racing Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1 this season, Antwi has caught the eye of Sweden head coach Graham Potter.As a reward, the teenager has been invited to the national team alongside Strasbourg teammate Seb NanasiTruppen till avgörandet i

Ghanaian winger Daniel Nunoo has signed a new contract with Austrian giants SK Rapid Vienna, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2030.The 20-year-old has agreed to an early contract extension after impressing since joining Rapid in 2024 from Ghanaian side Accra Shooting Stars.The club confirmed the agreement in an official statement, expressing its commitment to the Ghanaian, who has featured across different levels of its football structure.â??SK Rapid and Daniel

The Upper East Regional Football Association (UERFA) has held its Ordinary Congress at the Regional House of Chiefs in Bolgatanga.Addressing participants, UERFA chairman Salifu Seidu Zida called on stakeholders to embrace unity, peace and togetherness to support the growth of football across the Upper East Region.He urged members of the football community to put aside their differences and work towards a common goal of strengthening grassroots football, developing young talents

Applications for media accreditation to cover Ghanaâ??s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Somalia at Essipong Sports Stadium are now open.Journalists and photographers wishing to attend the match must submit their applications by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm GMT on Monday, November 9, 2026.Each application must include a recent passport-sized photograph. Applications without the required photograph will not be considered, and submissions

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has called for greater national investment in football, with President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku warning that long-term success cannot be achieved by the governing body alone.Simeon-Okraku made the appeal during a meeting between the GFA Executive Council and Parliament's Select Committee on Sports on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The discussions covered the Black Stars, domestic football, refereeing, infrastructure, investment and the financial

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has appealed to the government to grant tax exemptions on equipment and apparel imported for the country's national teams, describing the current arrangements as a financial burden on the association.Okraku said the GFA is compelled to pay import duties on supplies received through its technical partnership with PUMA, despite the items being intended for national team activities.Addressing Parliament's Select Committee

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has challenged the government to demonstrate greater commitment to football development, insisting that sustained success cannot be achieved without significant investment in grassroots football, coach education and infrastructure.Okraku believes the country's football challenges extend beyond the responsibilities of the GFA, arguing that the absence of essential facilities and development structures continues to undermine

Majority Leader James Agalga has insisted that President John Dramani Mahama will not protect any government official found culpable in the alleged 2026 FIFA World Cup visa facilitation scandal.Agalga says the government is committed to accountability, stressing that anyone implicated in wrongdoing will face appropriate consequences once investigations into the matter are concluded.The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service is investigating allegations

The Majority in Parliament has assured the public that findings from investigations into the alleged 2026 FIFA World Cup visa facilitation scandal will be made public, insisting that the process will not be shielded from scrutiny.Majority Leader James Agalga says the government will ensure transparency as the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service investigates allegations surrounding the controversial arrangements.The scandal centres on claims that

Asante Kotoko have announced the death of their former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.The Ghana Premier League giants expressed sadness over his passing in a statement, paying tribute to his service and contributions to the club.Although Hammond's time at Kotoko was brief, the club said he served with dedication, diligence and commitment, adding that his contributions and loyalty would not be forgotten.â??Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served