Epiphany FC midfielder Gifty Dwamena dies after short illness
Women’s football in Ghana is mourning the death of Epiphany FC player Gifty A. Dwamena, who passed away following a short illness. Dwamena’s death has prompted shock and sadness among her team-mates, coaches, officials and supporters. The circumstances surrounding her illness and passing have not been disclosed. The young footballer was one of Epiphany FC’s […]
John Laryea apologises after disqualification ends unbeaten record
John “The Expensive Boxer” Laryea has apologised to his team, supporters and sponsors after a ninth-round disqualification brought his unbeaten professional record to an end in a WBA featherweight world-title eliminator. The Ghanaian was disqualified by Puerto Rican referee Janny Guzman during his contest against Argentina’s Adrian Maximiliano Robledo at the Cupula Arena inside Casino […]
Ghana ambassador pledges support to Black Princesses ahead of U-20 World Cup
Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, has travelled from Prague to Poland to welcome the Black Princesses ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Adjei-Mensah met the Ghana squad in Krakow, where the team is based as it completes its preparations for the tournament. She encouraged the players to represent their […]
GFA to hold 32nd Ordinary Congress on 20 August
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will convene its 32nd Ordinary Congress on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with the country’s football stakeholders set to review the past season and discuss priorities for the future of the game. The annual statutory meeting will be held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, in line with […]
FIFA bans Karela United from registering players over unpaid Sana Camara debt
FIFA has barred Ghana Premier League club Karela United FC from registering new players because of an outstanding financial obligation to former player Sana Camara. The restriction, issued in a letter dated 17 August 2026 through FIFA’s Legal Portal, applies to registrations at both international and national level ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League […]
Harry Kane leaves Ballon d’Or hopes to voters after record-breaking campaign
Harry Kane says winning the Ballon d’Or would be an “amazing achievement”, but insists the decision is now beyond his control after a remarkable season with Bayern Munich and England. The prestigious award for the world’s best player will be presented in London on 26 October, recognising the outstanding individual performances and achievements of the […]
Kevin Lamour’s final FIFA message delivers pointed silence on Infantino
Kevin Lamour made no mention of FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a farewell message to staff after being dismissed following disagreements over the organisation’s direction. The former FIFA operations chief sent the lengthy message to colleagues after being formally informed that his employment had ended, according to the text obtained by RMC Sport. Lamour had […]
Roberto Carlos conversion claim remains unconfirmed after reports linked to marriage
Reports in Turkey claim Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos has converted to Islam, but the former defender has not publicly confirmed the story. The 53-year-old is alleged to have recited the shahada – the Islamic declaration of faith – during a meeting with Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh in Brazil around four weeks ago. The […]
Ghana Premier League credibility concerns damaging sponsorship prospects, says Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says concerns about the credibility of the Ghana Premier League are preventing the competition from attracting major sponsors. Afriyie believes perceptions that matches and results could be manipulated have weakened confidence in the league and made companies reluctant to invest in it. “The struggle to attract sponsorship for […]
Kotoko boss Eric Tinkler hints at more transfer surprises ahead of new season
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says the club have completed the major signings required to strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 season, but has hinted that supporters could still see further unexpected additions. The South African coach confirmed that the Porcupine Warriors have made significant changes to their playing group as they prepare for […]
