Former Kotoko goalkeeper Kwame Baah joins South Africa’s Bees FC
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Kwame Baah has joined South African club The Bees FC on a one-year contract with an option for another season.
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Arteta beats Wenger as Arsenal win 3-0 in Premier League opener
Mikel Arteta overtook Arsene Wenger by reaching 150 Premier League wins in 249 matches after Arsenal began their title defence with a 3-0 victory.
Two-weight champion Zolani Tete murdered in South Africa at 38
Former two-weight world champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his South African home at 38, with police investigating the attack.
Hearts of Oak complete Vincent Anane signing ahead of new season
Hearts of Oak have signed 22-year-old goalkeeper Vincent Anane as a free agent, bringing him back to the Ghana Premier League after spells in Albania.
Harare City under pressure after 1-0 MCM Estates league win in Zimbabwe
Harare City remain second in Zimbabwe’s Northern Region Soccer League after beating Black Mambas 1-0, but promotion rivals are close behind.
Maruwa demands goals as Manica Diamonds fight in Premiership
Manica Diamonds coach Herbert Maruwa has called for greater attacking efficiency as his side battles relegation with eight Zimbabwe Premiership matches left.
Din Thomas says Gillian Robertson became a legitimate UFC star
Former UFC fighter Din Thomas says his role in Gillian Robertson’s rise helped turn her into a legitimate star in MMA.
Osimhen moves above Mbappe and Haaland after 4-0 Galatasaray win
Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray's 4-0 win at Erzurumspor, taking his run to 16 goals since December and above Mbappe and Haaland.
FEASSA 2026: St Cyprian beat Amus 90-85 to book final place
St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde beat Amus College 90-85 in the FEASSA 2026 semi-final and will meet reigning champions ITS Kigali.
Owusu makes Erzurumspor debut in 4-0 Turkish Super Lig loss
Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu played the full match on his Erzurumspor debut, but Galatasaray won 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig.
Fury accuses Joshua and Hearn of greed over November fight
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn are risking a November fight at Madison Square Garden by seeking more money from Turki Alalshikh.
Caleb Yirenkyi makes Premier League debut in Coventry's 3-0 loss
Caleb Yirenkyi started Coventry City's Premier League opener against Arsenal, but the champions won 3-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Asante Kotoko complete signing of Moroccan goalkeeper Abdel Wadie Mourad
Asante Kotoko have signed 22-year-old Moroccan goalkeeper Abdel Wadie Mourad permanently from Albania’s Basania FC ahead of 2026/27.
Obafemi questions NFF fact-finding committee as ‘jamboree’
Former Super Eagles player Abiodun Obafemi has challenged the NFF’s six-member panel, saying Nigerian football needs action rather than another investigation.
Juwon Oshaniwa Urges NFF Board Exit, Rejects Fact-Finding Panel
Former Nigeria defender Juwon Oshaniwa wants the NFF board to resign, saying a new committee cannot fix years of football mismanagement.
Werro holds off Broeders-Bol to win Lausanne Diamond League 800m in 1:55.33
Audrey Werro set a Lausanne meeting record of 1:55.33 to beat Femke Broeders-Bol by 0.08 seconds in a dramatic 800m finish.
Zamorano and Perez Make Weight for WBC Atomweight Title Fight
Camila Zamorano and Perla Perez have made weight for their WBC Atomweight World Title bout, with Zamorano set to defend the belt.
Ronaldo reaches 977 goals as Al-Nassr open Saudi season with 4-0 win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Diriyah 4-0, extending his record to goals in 25 consecutive seasons.
Werro, Russell and Yavi set records in Wanda Diamond League
Audrey Werro, Winfred Yavi and Masai Russell set meeting records in Lausanne as Diamond League action returned to the race for the final.
Lester Martinez closes Colorado camp ahead of August 29 WBC defence
Guatemala’s Lester Martinez is finishing a high-altitude camp in Colorado Springs before his first WBC interim super middleweight title defence.
Solanke attacks NFF administration ahead of September NFF election
NFF presidential aspirant Segun Solanke has criticised Nigeria’s football administration and promised wide-ranging reforms before the September election.
Boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside Eastern Cape home
Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete was killed in a shooting outside his Mdantsane home, with police investigating murder and attempted murder.
Mackenzie Dern moves to No. 5 after UFC 330 title defence
Mackenzie Dern rose to fifth in the women’s pound-for-pound rankings after defending her UFC strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
Arthur Okonkwo targets Super Eagles role after Charlton move
Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has joined Charlton on a season-long loan from Wrexham, seeking regular football and continued progress.
Riyadh plan fails to secure Ryan Garcia rematch for Devin Haney
Bill Haney has abandoned hopes that Riyadh’s event organisers will deliver a Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia rematch.
MTN8 sets Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United for three meetings
Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United will meet three times in seven days, with two MTN8 semi-final legs around a league fixture.
Lausanne Diamond League: Werro wins 800m in 1:55.33 as Odira is seventh
Audrey Werro set a Lausanne Diamond League meeting record of 1:55.33, while reigning world champion Lilian Odira finished seventh in 1:59.25.
Vieira misses weight by 7lbs as PFL Tampa title stakes change
Ketlen Vieira weighed 152.2lbs for PFL Tampa, leaving Cris Cyborg eligible to retain the featherweight title despite the miss.
Accra City Invitational 2026: Hearts of Oak win 4-3 on penalties
Hearts of Oak opened the Accra City Invitational Tournament with a 4-3 shootout win over All Blacks after Friday’s match ended 2-2.
Former world champion Zolani Tete fatally shot in Mdantsane
Former WBO and IBF champion Zolani Tete has been shot dead in Mdantsane while returning from the gym, aged 38.
Port City FC beat Vision FC 1-0 in 2026 Accra City Invitational
Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Port City FC opened the 2026 Accra City Invitational Tournament with a 1-0 win over Vision FC.
Dmitry Bivol ordered to purse bids for WBO title fight with Smith
Dmitry Bivol and Callum Smith will go to a WBO purse bid on August 27 after negotiations over their light-heavyweight title fight stalled.
Mbarara City set ambition for 2026/27 Uganda Premier League title
Mbarara City are targeting the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League title after finishing 12th in 2025, with recruitment and new sponsorship supporting their ambition.
Coach Anyasi outlines Authority FA vision after FEMMCO 2026 run
Authority FA coach Anyasi Godwin wants his Ifo players to reach bigger academies after an unbeaten U-10 run ended in the FEMMCO 2026 final.
Obosa Queens overturn Onimarg FC 4-2 to reach NWFL Nationwide 2026 final
Obosa Queens FA recovered from two goals down to beat Onimarg FC 4-2 at Enyimba Stadium and reach the NWFL Nationwide 2026 final.
Imadu backs Nigeria’s provisional LA 2028 boxing qualifier role
Nigeria’s provisional approval to host the African boxing qualifier for LA 2028 has been welcomed by federation vice-president Omonlei Yakubu Imadu.
Femmco 01 Championship honours Akanji, Olowoselu and other stars
Akanji Jibola and Olowoselu Korede led the award winners as standout players and coaches were recognised at the Femmco 01 August Camping.
AFC Bournemouth confirm 2026/27 squad numbers for Premier League
AFC Bournemouth have confirmed their squad numbers for 2026/27, with the club listed third in the Premier League before a trip to Manchester City.
C2E Sports Academy reach NWFL Nationwide 2026 final with 4-2 win
C2E Sports Academy overturned two deficits to beat Kwara United Queens 4-2 at Enyimba Stadium and become the first NWFL Nationwide 2026 finalists.
Butterfly Brawl returns to Santa Monica Pier with 15-bout card
FightBook and Bash Boxing will stage the Butterfly Brawl at Santa Monica Pier on August 22, with proceeds supporting Teen Cancer America.