Why I retired from football – Okocha

Former  Nigeria  International, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has attributed his decision to retire early from active football to lack of enough playing time. Okocha who dazzled the footballing world with his sizzling skills and breathtaking performances...

Senegal’s Sakho to miss AFCON

Injured West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho is facing a two-month lay-off, ruling the Senegal international out of the Africa Cup of Nations, Hammers’ manager Slaven Bilic revealed on Thursday, AFP reports. Bilic  said,  “He...

Sport Ministry pay GHC100 to Black Queens

Outgoing Sport Minister, Nii Lantey Vanderpuije handed a sum of hundred Ghana Cedis to each member of the protesting senior national women’s team, the Black Queens on Thursday. The Black Queens in the early hours...

Aubameyang, Mahrez, Mane on African player final shortlist

Borussia Dortmund and Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still in line to retain his African Player of the Year crown after making the final three-man shortlist on Thursday. The 27-year-old French-born forward will go up...

Pardew sacked as Crystal Palace manager

Alan Pardew has been sacked by Crystal Palace following eight defeats in 10 Premier League matches, with former England manager Sam Allardyce set to hold talks over replacing him. Sky sources understand Allardyce's representatives will...

Nigerians get $5k bonus for Algeria win

Nigerians get $5k bonus for Algeria win The Super Eagles of Nigeria  will enjoy a merry Christmas as they will be paid their win bonus of $5,000-a-man for a 3-1 home win over Algeria in...

Fifa Rankings: Ghana 9th, Senegal rule Africa

Ghana will end the year as 9th best in Africa and 53rd worldwide after the latest Fifa/Coca-Cola World ranking was released. Senegal (33) are on top of the chart followed by Ivory Coast (34) then...

Black Queens storm parliament over unpaid bonuses

Players of the national Female team, the Black Queens have staged a protest at the premises of Ghana’s parliament over their unpaid bonuses. The Black Queens who came third in the just ended Africa Women’s...

South Africa sacked coach Mashaba for misconduct

South Africa's FA (Safa) has sacked coach Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba for "gross misconduct". He was also found guilty of insubordination and violating communication policies. Mashaba was suspended last month after making strong comments about Safa president Danny...

AFCON 2017: Mali to include TP Mazembe duo against Ghana

Ghana’s Group D opponent Mali intends to include TP Mazembe duo of Salif Coulibaly and Adama Traore in the final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations according to Coach Alain Giresse The...