ModernGhana News

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is on the verge of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with paperwork being prepared for submission to FIFA to complete a long-anticipated move to the Black Stars.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have no business failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to begin their campaign against C ocirc;te d 39;Ivoire later this month.

Carlos Queiroz rsquo;s immediate task is to guide Ghana back to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach has been handed a contract extension after leading the Black Stars to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup in North .

Nations FC Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Ansah-Boakye believes his side can overturn their CAF Confederation Cup deficit against FC Diarra, despite admitting a slow start and difficult pitch conditions contributed to their first-leg defeat.

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has praised the Black Princesses for showing passion and determination as they revived their FIFA U-20 Women 39;s World Cup campaign with a convincing victory over South Korea.

Former Ghana Football Association communications director Ibrahim Sannie Daara says the Black Stars 39; recent decline is partly due to the absence of Ghanaian players at Europe 39;s biggest clubs. Ghana have struggled to replicate the success of previous generations, with the four-time African champions missing out on qualification for .

Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto 39;o said African football should support Gianni Infantino, crediting the FIFA president with accelerating the development of the continent 39;s associations and giving more countries the opportunity to reach ?the World Cup.

Former WBO super-bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has announced his retirement from professional boxing, bringing the curtain down on a career that made him one of Ghana 39;s most accomplished fighters of his generation.

The LA Clippers have been fined $30m ( pound;22. 2m) by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard. The fine - the largest in the league 39;s history - comes after the NBA report said Leonard pressured the Clippers into obtaining off-court incom .

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka earned one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career with a 53-minute pummelling of US Open debutant Polina Iatcenko in the second round. However, the world number one did not look entirely happy even as she swept aside Iatcenko - then had a spiky exchange with a reporter in her post-match n .

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour believes Laryea Kingston should be considered for the Black Stars coaching job. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for a new head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz, whose short-term contract expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour says he was shocked by Ghana rsquo;s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group with just three points after suffering three defeats and recording three draws from six m .

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harry Zakour has expressed concern over the declining standard of the Ghana Premier League in recent years. The Ghanaian topflight has struggled to maintain its competitiveness, with several of the country rsquo;s top players leaving to join clubs in other African leagues.

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has rejected claims that players were not properly rewarded after the club won the CAF Champions League in 2000. Some members of the historic squad have previously claimed they were not adequately compensated for helping the Phobians secure their first continental title.

Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus is nearing a return to action for Tottenham Hotspur after entering the final stages of his rehabilitation from a long-term quadriceps injury, head coach Roberto De Zerbi has said.

The Ghana Volleyball Federation (GVF) has appealed for increased government support after celebrating a series of impressive performances at regional and continental competitions. A delegation led by GVF president George Tettey met officials at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to present the federation 39;s recent achievements and o .

Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has completed a permanent move from French club AJ Auxerre to newly promoted Turkish Super Lig side Erzurumspor FK. The 28-year-old ends a three-and-a-half-year spell at Auxerre after signing for Erzurumspor, who are preparing for their return to Turkey 39;s top flight.

Ghana defender Andy Yiadom has joined English League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a five-month contract. The 34-year-old arrives with almost 400 appearances across the English Football League and is expected to add experience and defensive cover to manager Johnnie Jackson 39;s squad.

Spanish club Sevilla FC have completed the signing of Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Abrokwa from Adabraka Elders on a three-year contract. The teenager has signed a deal until June 2029 after completing his move on 18 August, as he takes the first step of his professional career in Europe.

Harry Kane says the itch isn 39;t there as much anymore to one day return to England from Germany and try to break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League. The striker left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich in 2023, having scored 213 goals in the English top flight, 47 goals short of Alan Shearer 39;s tally of 260.