Ghana defender, Jeffrey Schlupp was in action for Celtic on Wednesday night when the team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Uefa Champions League.The versatile player watched the entire first half of the clash from the bench before making an entrance in the 65th minute when he replaced Greg Taylor.Jeffery Schluppâ??s inclusion helped Celtic to pull a goal back after a resilient showing from the hosts.Star attacker Daizen Maeda equalised in the 79th minute after

Ghana international, Abdul Salis Samed played a cameo role for Sunderland on Wednesday night, helping the team to secure an important 2-0 victory against Luton Town in the English Championship.The midfielder made the matchday squad of his team for the Week 32 encounter but missed out on a starting role.Later in the 86th minute, Salis was introduced into the game, replacing Frenchman Wilson Isidor.Before coming on, Sunderland had a commanding 2-0 lead after an impressive showing

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has assured of its commitment to making all match venues in the country safe. According to the FA, the approval of the Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025 is a first step towards ensuring safety at match venues following the tragic stabbing to death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.â??The Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025 is a work of all the clubs and will

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that its Executive Council has approved the enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025.This forms part of efforts to make the various match venues in the country safer for all stakeholders, especially the fans.As part of its efforts, the Ghana FA has indicated that it will collaborate with CAF Safety and Security to train the Safety and Security Officers of Ghanaian clubs."Each Club shall appoint a Club Safety and

A former Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Lawyer Kweku Ayiah has urged the Black Stars technical team to ensure the country secures qualification to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to him, it will be harsh on Ghanaians if the Black Stars fail to book a place at the next World Cup, especially after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.Speaking to Asempa FM on Wednesday, February 12, Lawyer Kweku Ayiah advised

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has become the latest high-profile figure to join the ownership group of San Diego FC, an expansion team set to debut in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2025.Through her company, The Leading Vibe, Tems joins a growing list of influential partners, including actress Issa Rae, footballer Juan Mata, MLB star Manny Machado, and retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.The 29-year-old artist, known for global hits like Essence with Wizkid and

With the Ghana Premier League currently on hold, Hearts of Oak players are making sure they remain in top shape by maintaining a rigorous gym routine.The 2024/25 season was suspended after Week 19, following a tragic incident during the Nsoatreman FC vs. Asante Kotoko match, where a violent altercation led to the fatal stabbing of a fan.In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) halted the league to allow discussions with key stakeholders on the impact of the incident and

Ghana international, Mohammed Salisu is starting for AS Monaco in their Uefa Champions League encounter against SL Benfica tonight. The Black Stars centre-back is one of the back four put together by Monaco manager Adi Hutter for the first leg of the crucial clash.The 25-year-old has been a key man for his team since the start of the season and will be instrumental tonight as the French Ligue 1 outfit chases a vital win to take an advantage into the reverse fixture.Check out the

Great Olympics General Manager Oloboi Commodore addressed the financial responsibilities of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) concerning the national teams.He responded to suggestions that the government should take a more active role in managing these teams. Commodore acknowledged that, ideally, the GFA should fund the national teams, as is common in other countries. However, he pointed out that the GFA lacks the financial resources that other associations possess."Black

Former Ghanaian international Mohammed Polo has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for retaining Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars despite his failure to qualify the team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Polo urged Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to investigate the reasons behind the GFAâ??s decision, describing Addoâ??s continued stay as â??mind-boggling.â?â??The Black Stars face a serious problem, and it all boils

Saudi Arabiaâ??s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that alcohol will not be permitted at the 2034 FIFA World Cup, reinforcing the kingdomâ??s strict stance on the substance.Speaking in an interview on LBC, Prince Khalid stated that alcohol would not be available anywhere during the tournament, including in hotels."At the moment, we don't allow alcohol. Plenty of fun can be had without alcoholâ??it's not 100%

In response to President John Mahama's directive prohibiting government appointees from traveling first classâ??a policy reiterated by Sports Minister Kofi Adamsâ??the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been urged to comply.Adams emphasized that the GFA should align with the government's commitment to responsible governance.He stated, "Even yesterday [Friday, February 7] at our swearing-in, what did His Excellency the President say? He said foreign travels

Italian-Ghanaian striker Martin Boakye delivered a solid performance, earning a 7.0 rating on Sofascore, as Buriram United secured a 2-1 victory over Ulsan HD in the AFC Champions League on February 12, 2025.Boakye's presence and playmaking abilities were instrumental in the team's success.The match commenced with Buriram's Guilherme Bissoli opening the scoring in the 20th minute, delivering a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner. Ulsan

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for his proactive leadership in the investigation into the killing of Francis Frimpong, a dedicated Asante Kotoko supporter.Adams, in an interview with Starr FM, emphasized the urgency of resolving the case to deliver justice and restore public confidence.Frimpong, whose death resulted from a fatal stabbing, has become a focal point for nationwide

Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu has called on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to reconsider its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda, as he seeks to draw attention to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in his home country.Mulumbuâ??s appeal comes amid reports of violence in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, have captured key territories, including the strategic city of Goma.The conflict has displaced approximately 700,000 people this

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has announced plans to resume and finalize the construction of stalled National Youth Resource Centres across Ghana, initially launched under the previous administration.Minister George Opare Addo disclosed that a comprehensive assessment of the projects has been conducted to determine the resources required for completion.Speaking to Channel One News, Addo emphasized the governmentâ??s commitment to prioritizing youth development.To

Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has revealed plans to construct six additional youth resource centres to serve Ghanaâ??s newly created regions.This announcement comes as part of broader efforts to address infrastructure gaps and promote youth development across the country.Speaking in an interview with ChannelOne News, Ayariga discussed the state of the existing centres, noting that out of the ten initially planned for Ghanaâ??s

The boreholes provided by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at Sunyani Coronation Park have come under scrutiny, as one year after their commissioning, they are deemed ineffective for their intended purpose.The Bono Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Foster Boakye, revealed that one of the boreholes is too shallow, producing clay-filled water that is unusable for maintaining the pitch.The water system was part of the GFAâ??s Borehole Project under the

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) chairman of Asante Kotoko, Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, has expressed frustration with the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) decision not to thoroughly investigate the fatal stabbing of supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong.Instead, the GFA is focusing on issuing fines to clubs, including those not involved in the tragedy.The stabbing incident, which occurred during matchday 19 of the Ghana Premier League, led to the arrest of Nsoatreman FC owner

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi believes the strong bond among Super Eagles players could be key to winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.The Fulham star has been in fine form in the English Premier League this season, contributing seven goals and three assists, and is determined to go all the way with Nigeria in next yearâ??s continental showpiece.Speaking on the "Is This Seat Taken" show with Chinasa Anukam, Iwobi reflected on his favourite moment