SPORTS

‘His legend status was secure long ago’ – Barcelona star Messi pays tribute to Real Madrid hero Casillas after retirement

The Argentine has opened up on his “special rivalry” with the ex-Spain goalkeeper while describing him as one of the best players in La Liga history Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Real Madrid hero Iker Casillas following his retirement, insisting the shot stopper’s “status as a legend of the game was secured long ago.” Casillas called time on an ...

Read More »

Arsenal staff left shocked as Gunners axe talent spotter Cagigao

The former head of recruitment played a key role in discovering the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Hector Bellerin and Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal’s senior scouting network has been left stunned after several key figures were told they would be losing their jobs on Wednesday morning. As reported by the Mail and since confirmed by Goal, one of those who will be ...

Read More »

CAS postpones ruling on GFA-Palmer case

There has been another adjournment in the case involving the Ghana Football Association and Wilfried Osei Kwaku Palmer. The Court of Arbitration for Sports has rescheduled the ruling to September 1, 2020. “On behalf of the Deputy President of the CAS Arbitration Division, please be advised that the time limit to communicate the Arbitral Award to the parties, pursuant to ...

Read More »

Kotoko settles on Nana Yaw Amponsah as new CEO

Owner of Phar Rangers Football Club, Nana Yaw Amponsah has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, footballghana.com can report. The writings have been on the wall for the past few months following the dissolving of the management team of the club by the new board of directors of the club. Though at a ...

Read More »

Didier Drogba submits candidacy for Ivory Coast FA top job

Didier Drogba drew a large crowd on Saturday eager to watch him submit his candidacy before the deadline for next months Ivory Coast Football Federation elections. The 42-year-old former African Footballer of the Year is one of four candidates seeking the presidency of the West African country’s football association. But he is still not certain to be on the ballot ...

Read More »

What is the future of Kurt Okraku if Palmer wins case against GFA?

The future of Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku could be thrown wide opened if Wilfred Osei Kweku “Palmer” wins his landmark case against the association at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday. If Palmer’s reliefs are granted by the world sport court on August 4, it will essentially collapse the 10-month presidency of the former Dreams FC Executive ...

Read More »

GFA not in talks with Arsenal’s Nketiah over nationality switch

The Ghana Football Association says it is not in contact with Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah over a nationality switch. In the aftermath of Arsenal’s FA Cup victory over Chelsea, the FA sent a congratulatory to the Arsenal forward. The FA’s tweet was interpreted to be a move to court the attention of the young forward with some Ghanaians asking Nketiah ...

Read More »

The best and worst of African players abroad

Too Good: Ismael Bennacer AC Milan finished their campaign on a high with a 3-0 success over Cagliari, and Bennacer was imperious for Stefano Pioli’s side for an hour. The Algeria midfielder was on the pitch for 66 minutes, and in that time was dominant in his duels (winning all four) and completed 54 of 56 passes. What was more ...

Read More »