Renowned broadcast journalist Kwame Sefa Kayi has thrown his support behind Andre Ayew to become president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Sefa Kayi has publicly revealed he would back the former Black Stars captain if he were to run for the presidency seat at the GFA as pressure mounts on the Kurt Okraku-led administration.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was taken to hospital following a car accident in Turkey after Trabzonspor’s 2-0 victory over Hearts in the Conference League on Thursday. During his previous spell at Manchester United, Onana made 42 appearances and kept six clean sheets.
With North Korea’s attacking firepower posing a serious threat, Nigeria will have to be disciplined at the back while making their own opportunities count.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick admitted on Friday his side have “lost their way” after a 4-1 thrashing by Champions League debutants Como made it seven games without a win. United are off to their worst start in the Premier League era, were dumped out of the League Cup by Brighton and have lost two of their opening three Champions League games.
Borussia Dortmund's new scheme does not mean a ban on supporters using their phones and system is voluntary for fans.
PSG’s home Ligue 1 game against Lyon scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed until Monday, the French league announced, following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in the French capital. “The LFP takes note of the police decree prohibiting the staging of the game between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday at 8:45 pm (1945 GMT)… and has decided to reschedule the match for Monday at 8:30 pm,” the French league said in a statement.
Scoring spree will be forgotten at the Rugby World Cup, and a return for Courtney Lawes may hint at coach’s thinking It says much about Steve Borthwick’s approach to England’s coming autumn campaign that he is due to name his training squad within minutes of the full-time whistle at Harlequins on Sunday. Borthwick will have his squad for only a couple of days after the Prem’s derby weekend before they return to their clubs for a domestic fixture.
Race walker Koki Ikeda returns to competition immediately; Ethiopia’s marathon runner Ruti Aga given 6-year doping ban.
AIU investigates after sample tested positive for EPO 33-year-old won Olympic marathon in 2021 In a fresh hammer blow for Kenyan athletics, world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Friday. The highly-decorated 33-year-old Kenyan, who won Olympic gold in the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021, was suspended after an out-of-competition sample tested positive for banned blood booster EPO.
Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships. Other hosts decided at the AGM include Libya (Cup), Algeria (Championships), Botswana (Youth) and Nigeria (Para) for 2027, while the hosts for the 2028 event include Nigeria (Championships), Rwanda (Youth) and Egypt (Para).
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has reportedly chartered a private jet to travel to London for Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony alongside his family and close friends. At the previous ceremony in Paris, Yamal finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting, with Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé taking home the award.
It says much about Arsenal’s predicament that the team who have conceded 12 in two games are not the side whose manager is under most pressure before a north London derby. Tottenham, four points above their neighbours before Saturday’s meeting, may have been humbled in consecutive Women’s Super League matches – but all eyes are on Renée Slegers.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has beaten Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to emerge as the best player of the 2025-2026 season in Spanish newspaper Marca’s annual Top 100 Players ranking, just few days to the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi occupied sixth position, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz, who came seventh.
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year's tournament as scheduled.
Midfielder ‘who can never stand still’ has brought renewed energy to Seagulls since return to the club in January Most footballers like to spend their summers unwinding after a long season but not Pascal Gross. Gross completed the 8.4km course on Juist, in the East Frisian islands, in 31 minutes and 35 seconds.
Black Starlets head coach Kassim Ocansey has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to keep the current U17 squad together, stressing that consistency and continuity will be crucial to developing a strong foundation for the senior national teams. With the right investment and continuity, members of the current Black Starlets team could form an important part of Ghana’s future at the highest level.
Sunday’s encounter at Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou carries early implications for the LaLiga title race.
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has labelled the current squad “babies” and “selfish” after a humiliating Champions League capitulation and post-match criticism by Bruno Fernandes of manager Michael Carrick. Rooney, United’s all-time leading goalscorer, said he was in “shock” and “disbelief” at the Como display.
Ghana has secured hosting rights for the 2028 Olympic Boxing African Qualification Tournament, scheduled for August 2027.This follows a successful bid application by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF). Paulo Ferreira, the World Boxing Director of Events, formally informed the Ghana Boxing Federation of the decision on Tuesday, October 21, 2026, of the decision.
Kyrie Irving explains paying fine and praises Azeez Al-Shaair for continuously honouring slain Palestinian children.
Victor Osimhen, Cyriel Dessers, Wilfred Ndidi and Tolu Arokodare scored for their respective clubs, while Ademola Lookman provided an assist as Nigerian players made notable contributions across Europe’s major club competitions.
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Hearts of Oak will aim to move to the top of the Ghana Premier League table when they host Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Friday, October 23. Hearts will also be seeking their first home victory over Basake Holy Stars, having recorded one draw and one defeat in their previous two home meetings with the visitors.
Three questions before Barcelona v Real Madrid. This isn’t to say matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid no longer matter.