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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 …

Just a year after arriving at Besiktas on a free transfer, Daniel Amartey has been listed for sale with eight other players, as per reports in Turkey. Among the eight others are Vincent Aboubakar, Jean Onana, Valentin Rosier, Omar Colley, Javi Montero, Arthur Masuaku, Ersin Destanoğlu, Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Ante Rebic. …

Black Princesses head coach, Yussif Basigi has called thirty-five (35) players to resume camping in Cape Coast as the team prepares to participate in the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Black Princesses are making their seventh consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament. Ghana are scheduled to …

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey has officially completed his transfer to Rwandan Premier League team Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Football Club (APR FC). The 27-year-old was unveiled on Friday after departing from the Porcupine Warriors just a few days earlier. Lamptey, who had only two months remaining on his contract …

The technical handlers of the Black Princesses have invited 35 players to begin preparation for their upcoming 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The team secured their seventh consecutive World Cup qualification earlier this year. Yussif Basigi’s squad is now gearing up for this year’s tournament, which will take place …

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the former prime minister of Georgia, has pledged to give £8.4m to the nation’s football team after they beat Portugal at Euro 2024. Georgia, managed by former French defender Willy Sagnol, overcame Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday to qualify for the last-16 stage, where they will face …

England midfielder Phil Foden will return to Germany on Thursday after travelling to the United Kingdom for the birth of his third child. The 24-year-old left the England camp for what the Football Association said on Wednesday was a “pressing family matter”. Foden, who has 37 caps, has started all …

Following his hearing at the CAF headquarters on Tuesday on allegations of match-fixing, Samuel Eto’o reportedly faces a lifetime ban if found guilty. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) was summoned to a hearing in Egypt following accusations of match-fixing and corruption levelled at him. The former FC …