Al Swehly unveil Zambia winger Lameck Banda on three-year deal
Libyan champions Al Swehly have unveiled Zambia international Lameck Banda on a three-year deal, despite an unresolved contract dispute with Lecce.
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FEMMCO 01 Championship 2026: three finals end 1-0, 1-0, 2-0
Disciple FA, Sharp Striker FA and Rakel FA won the U10, U13 and U17 titles respectively at the FEMMCO 01 August Camping 2026 finale.
FC Samartex complete Hamza Musah signing for Ghana Premier League
FC Samartex have signed 20-year-old Eleven Wonders defender Hamza Musah on a four-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
Olopade says Lagos venues will inspire National Intermediate Games athletes
NSC chief Bukola Olopade says student athletes at October’s National Intermediate Games will draw motivation from competing at Lagos academic venues.
Abdulmumeen Jimoh Tipped for Lekki Scrabble Classics in September
Reigning champion Abdulmumeen Jimoh has been backed to excel at the Lekki Scrabble Classics on September 26 and 27.
Etta Egbe backs NFF committee to address Nigeria football crisis
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has urged patience as the NFF fact-finding committee seeks solutions to Nigeria’s football problems.
Max Holloway Mocks McGregor’s UFC 329 Excuses After TKO Loss
Max Holloway rejected Conor McGregor’s claim that a slippery UFC 329 floor caused his knee injury during their 69-second rematch.
Muthaiga seize Patron’s Cup 2026 lead with 41 points on Day One
Defending champions Muthaiga opened the Patron’s Cup 2026 with 41 points, leading VetLab by 17.5 points after the first day of foursomes.
GFA secures corporate partnerships across Ghana domestic football
The GFA has added sponsors across youth, women’s and Division One competitions, including new deals with UMB, Gold Fields Ghana and Kivo.
Who Cursed NFF? WAFCON 2026 2-1 Loss Fuels Nigeria Debate
Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat by South Africa has revived claims that national-team setbacks are being used to undermine NFF leaders before elections.
Winfred Yavi beats Cherotich 9:00.04-9:01.90 at Lausanne Diamond League
Winfred Yavi set a Lausanne Diamond League meeting record of 9:00.04 to edge Kenya’s Faith Cherotich, who finished second in 9:01.90.
Nigeria's Daniel Daga signs new Molde contract through 2031
Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga has extended his Molde FK contract to 2031, weeks after returning to football following his court acquittal.
Nyantakyi and Afriyie reunite at Asamoah Gyan’s father’s rites
Former GFA leaders Kwesi Nyantakyi and George Afriyie appeared together at the one-week celebration of Asamoah Gyan’s late father.
Nigeria forward Yetunde Ayantosho signs for Ünye in Turkish Süper Ligi
Nigerian forward Yetunde Ayantosho has joined Safi MCL Bentoni̇t Ünye Kadın Futbol Kulübü in Turkey’s top women’s division.
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Owoh signs for KFUM Oslo until 2030
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Owoh has joined KFUM Oslo from Abuja academy P Sports on a contract running to 2030 after a successful winter trial.
Katsina governor pledges NFF partnership after 0-0, 7-6 Gusau Cup
Katsina Governor Umar Radda will continue working with the NFF and finish stadium works after Ranchers Bees won the 2026 Gusau/Ahlan Cup.
Onyedika earns 9.1 in Frankfurt's record 11-0 DFB-Pokal 2026-27 win
Raphael Onyedika began his Eintracht Frankfurt career with a 9.1 rating in an 11-0 DFB-Pokal win over SC St. Tönis.
Alhassan Yusuf makes MLS history in New England Revolution’s 3-0 win
Alhassan Yusuf scored all three goals as New England Revolution beat D.C. United 3-0, becoming the club’s first regular-season hat-trick scorer since 2017.
Evra backs Mourinho to win LaLiga after changes at Real Madrid
Patrice Evra says Jose Mourinho must make changes at Real Madrid but backs the coach to deliver the club’s first LaLiga title in three seasons.
Josh Tarling to race Vuelta a España 2025 after brother's death
Josh Tarling will start the 2025 Vuelta a España eight days after his 19-year-old brother Finlay died in a Volta a Portugal crash.
Kenzie Morrison reveals stomach cancer diagnosis as boxing pauses
Heavyweight boxer Kenzie Morrison has revealed a stomach cancer diagnosis after a month of health problems, putting his career on hold.
Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium cleared for international football
The National Sports Stadium has received CAF Category Three approval, allowing Zimbabwe to host Warriors matches at home again.
Rolly and Teofimo Headline Las Vegas Weigh-In Ahead of Bout
Rolly and Teofimo were the focus of a Las Vegas boxing weigh-in, but no official weight figures or contest result were provided.
Paredes handed 10-match ban after Argentina's 1-0 2026 World Cup loss
Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 internationals after Argentina’s 1-0 defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Burnley, Wrexham vie for Ghana winger Rak-Sakyi before deadline
Burnley and Wrexham are competing for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, with the 23-year-old’s future to be decided before September 1.
Four suspects remanded over killing of SC Villa captain David Owori
Four men aged 18 to 20 have been remanded by a Kampala court over the alleged murder and aggravated robbery of SC Villa captain David Owori.
Ghana striker Nathaniel Opoku completes Northampton League Two move
Northampton have signed Ghanaian forward Nathaniel Opoku from Leicester on a contract running until June 2029.
Kwasi Sibo’s Genclerbirligi move stalls after Niasse arrival
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is without a club after Genclerbirligi turned to Cheikh Niasse instead of completing his proposed move.
26–50Stormers XXIII beat Bulls 33-7 to stay in Currie Cup play-off hunt
Stormers XXIII beat the Bulls 33-7 in Currie Cup Round 6, a 26-point win that keeps them in the race for a place in the play-offs.
Paul de Villiers faces All Blacks test in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Springboks flank Paul de Villiers will win his fourth Test cap against the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
KSK Heist sign Ghanaian winger Aaron Osei Bonsu on free transfer
KSK Heist have added Ghanaian-Belgian winger Aaron Osei Bonsu from Rot Weiss Ahlen on a free transfer for the 1ste Nationale VV campaign.
Ghana FA Congress sets US$200,000 fund for ex-national players
The GFA will commit US$200,000 over four years to healthcare for former Ghana national team players through its new Foundation Player Welfare Initiative.
GFA support package covers Ghana Division One League and WPL clubs
The GFA will provide grants, equipment, fee waivers and fuel support to Division One League and Women’s Premier League clubs for the new season.
Shakhtar to Host 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Games at Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will stage their four 2026/27 UEFA Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, pending approvals.
GFA sanctions 2026 Democracy Cup match between Hearts and Kotoko
The Ghana Football Association has sanctioned the 2026 Democracy Cup meeting between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko.
Barbra Banda named in WAFCON 2026 Team of Tournament after Zambia exit
Zambia captain Barbra Banda made the WAFCON 2026 Best XI after scoring five goals and supplying one assist before her team’s group-stage exit.
Mbarara City target Uganda Premier League title after major reset
Mbarara City, 12th in the 2025 Uganda Premier League, have unveiled new sponsors, a reworked board and a strengthened squad as they target the title.
McInnes praises Bafana defender Makhanya after Rangers debut
Rangers boss Derek McInnes has praised South African defender Olwethu Makhanya after his composed UEFA Conference League debut for the club.
Leotlela double lifts Stormers XXIII past Bulls XV 50-26 in Currie Cup
Joel Leotlela scored twice as Stormers XXIII beat Bulls XV 50-26 at Loftus, keeping their Currie Cup semi-final hopes alive.
Christian Mbilli Intensifies Training for Canelo Bout in 2026
Undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli has increased the intensity of his camp for his October 2026 fight with Canelo Alvarez.