
Championship: Jordan James eager to continue Wolves form at Birmingham
Jordan James will return to Birmingham City with Wolves on Sunday, hoping to build on his first goal and help his new club win at St Andrew’s.
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Jordan James will return to Birmingham City with Wolves on Sunday, hoping to build on his first goal and help his new club win at St Andrew’s.

Failed deadline-day moves for Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara have renewed concerns about how African footballers are treated in transfer negotiations.

Nigeria goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has joined Crystal Palace Women on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract after six appearances for Portsmouth.

Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to the ATP tour after completing an ITIA rehabilitation programme linked to his cocaine case.

Nick Kyrgios is valued at $8m-$12m after $12.81m in ATP prize money, endorsements, property and deductions linked to fines and suspension.

Lebogang Maboe believes Pitso Mosimane’s knowledge of South African football can help Bafana Bafana in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Zambia captain Fashion Sakala scored his first goal of the season, but Al-Fayha conceded late to draw 2-2 with Al-Kholood.

GFA president Kurt Okraku says Carlos Queiroz may have chosen a different Ghana squad with more time to assess players before the World Cup.
Nii Odartey Lamptey says Ghana must recover a possession-based identity after reaching the 2026 World Cup knockout stage with a cautious approach.

Zimbabwe ended the 2026 Cossasa Games by defeating Lesotho in the boys’ Under-17 football final at White City Stadium on Wednesday.

Ghana defender Alexandra Tay believes the Black Princesses can reach the U-20 World Cup knockout stages for the first time in Poland.

GFA president Kurt Okraku has challenged Ghana’s Black Princesses to reach the Women’s World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
Fight 4 Mental Health will debut at the 2026 Mr. Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas with amateur boxing, wellness discussions and fan activities.

Isaac Wagoina and Derrick Ddungu scored after half-time as Express defeated KCCA 2-0 at Nakivubo in the Uganda Premier League.

Tottenham have excluded Brazil forward Richarlison from their 2026-27 Premier League squad after he remained at the club beyond deadline day.

WAFU B director Philippe Tchere has praised the open draw for the 2027 U-17 AFCON qualifiers, with Ghana grouped with hosts Burkina Faso.

Venezia coach Giovanni Stroppa says Nigeria striker Akor Adams needs technical and tactical improvement after a 2-1 Coppa Italia defeat by Udinese.

WAFU Zone B official Philippe Tchere says the Ampem Darkoa-Edo Queens final will highlight the progress of women’s football in West Africa.

The GFA has held a one-day seminar for match commissioners, focusing on matchday organisation, integrity, safety and reporting before the new campaign.

Malick Fofana completed a long-awaited move from Lyon to Sunderland after late interest from Crystal Palace and Roma complicated a dramatic deadline-day deal.

European clubs set a transfer-spending record of $9.89bn, while deadline deals reshaped squads and several Ghanaians remained free agents.
The Zimbabwe Spinners Association has honoured Thulani Nkala after his death in a motor-spinning accident at a Bulawayo arena.

Zimbabwe defeated Uganda by 20 runs in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup Qualifiers to reach the final against Nigeria.

Kayole Starlets have secured a Sh2m full-season sponsorship from Ushindi, giving the Nairobi club financial backing for the 2026/27 KWPL.
| Pos | Club | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kano Pillars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Enyimba | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Enugu Rangers | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ranchers Bees | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Niger Tornadoes | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Kwara United | 0 | 0 |