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Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to reach semi-finals

France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a tense showdown in Hamburg. Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss. Players sprinted over to the other end of …

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Samartex chief calls for club owners’ involvement in football management

Samartex FC CEO Richard Nsenkyire is advocating for greater involvement of club owners and investors in the management of Ghanaian football. This call comes amid growing demands for an improved system in running domestic competitions, with a focus on increased sponsorship and investment. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has traditionally …

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Black Stars will be unstoppable if the puzzle is fixed – Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus has expressed confidence in the future of the senior national team, the Black Stars. Despite recent setbacks, including back-to-back exits from the Africa Cup of Nations and a prolonged winless streak, Kudus remains optimistic. According to the 23-year-old, once the team regains its form, they will become formidable. …

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2025 AFCONQ: We are in a tough group but we will qualify – Ghana coach

Ghana coach, Otto Addo acknowledges the challenge posed by their group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers but remains optimistic about the team’s chances. The Black Stars are set to compete in Group F against Angola, Sudan, and Niger for a spot in the tournament, which will …

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Euro 2024: Slovakia win ’emotional turning point’ – Stones

John Stones says England’s dramatic last-16 comeback win against Slovakia could prove an “emotional turning point” in their bid for Euro 2024 glory. The Three Lions emerged 2-1 victors after Jude Bellingham levelled with an injury-time overhead kick, before captain Harry Kane notched the decisive strike in extra time. Stones, …

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Can Yamal cope ‘when things get tough’? – Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann says Spain’s Lamine Yamal is a “talented” and “fun” player – but questioned whether the teenager can cope with the demands of a high stakes Euro 2024 quarter-final. The 16-year-old winger has provided two assists for Spain so far, just the third teenager on record (since …

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It is just the beginning – Kudus on his impressive debut season with West Ham

Mohammed Kudus believes he has more to offer after an impressive debut season with West Ham United. Having joined the Hammers from Ajax Amsterdam last summer, the Ghana international scored 14 goals and provided 6 assists across various competitions. Despite the achievement, Kudus acknowledges he hasn’t yet reached his peak …

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2025 AFCONQ: I hope Ghana and Sudan qualify – Kwesi Appiah

Coach Kwesi Appiah says he hopes to see both Sudan and Ghana qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Asante Kotoko technical director shared his thoughts following Thursday’s AFCON qualifying draw. As the head coach of Sudan, Appiah’s team will face Ghana in Group F, alongside Angola …

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2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

The Black Stars of Ghana has been placed in Group F for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The highly anticipated draw took place in Johannesburg at the SuperSport studios. Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana will face Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group. Notably, …

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‘An honour’ to face Ronaldo, says Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe says it is “an honour” to play against Cristiano Ronaldo as France prepare to take on Portugal in their Euro 2024 quarter-final. Frenchman Mbappe, 25, signed for Real Madrid this summer – a club where Ronaldo won four successive Champions League titles. The two will go head-to-head in …

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