Captain Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands may have overestimated themselves going into Euro 2024. The Dutch only qualified for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers after losing to Austria on Tuesday. “I can completely understand the criticism,” Van Dijk said. “Things overall can and should …

Six England fans have been issued with football banning orders following disorder in the build-up to the Euro 2024 match against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on 16 June. Officers from the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) have been working with German authorities during the competition. Fans issued with the orders will …

Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil kick-started their Copa America campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. After a disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their first match, Brazil needed to beat Paraguay before their final group fixture against Colombia. The nine-time winners were gifted a chance to open the …

Chelsea have completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Omari Kellyman in a deal worth up to £19m. The 18-year-old, who made just six appearances for Villa’s first team, has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge that includes the option of a further 12 months. Kellyman, capped twice for …

The Black Satellites of Ghana has arrived safely in France to embark on a three-week tour of Europe. Organized by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), this tour is aimed at preparing the male U20 side for the upcoming 2024 WAFU B U20 tournament. Led by Coach Desmond Ofei, the Black …

Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alex Kotey, believes that expanding television coverage will enhance officiating standards. The top-tier league has faced significant criticism for contentious decisions in the recently concluded season, particularly regarding goals and refereeing choices on the final day, raising suspicions of match-fixing. Kotey acknowledged …

Afrobeats musician Davido has described his wedding to Chioma as a carnival, expressing his gratitude to the decor team for their outstanding work on the big day. In a tweet, he praised Sara O Events and Zapphaire Events, saying, “Big ups Sara O Events and Zapphaire Events … y’all killed …

Leader of the defunct music group Klala, Daniel Neequaye Kotey, has taken a swipe at colleague musicians for failing to demand remunerations from millions of cedis generated during award schemes through voting. He is of the view that event organizers take advantage of artistes in the country in the name …

Ghanaian youth can also protest to get the government to be responsive to their needs just as what happened in Kenya, a professor at the University of Ghana, Ransford Gyampo has said. The difference will be that Ghanains will not have to burn parliament or destroy properties the way the …

The protest in Kenya speaks of the need to have a second look at the type of democracy being practiced in some African countries, a Governance Expert Professor Baffuor Agyeman-Duah has said. Prof Agyeman-Duah explained that the youth notice the lifestyles of a few groups of people or leaders and …