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Rangers hit back hard as strikers find form against St Johnstone
After the sting of dropped points at Dundee, Derek McInnes got the reaction he wanted as Rangers rolled over St Johnstone in emphatic style.
Read full scroll ›Ampofo Fires Esbjerg to Comeback Win Over Fredericia
Ghana's James Ampofo struck the 67th-minute winner as Esbjerg turned a deficit into a 2-1 victory in the Danish Betinia Liga.
Forest Snatch 1-1 Draw at Ipswich, but the Winless Run Rolls On
Nottingham Forest stopped the rot with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich, but wasted chances meant the three points stayed out of reach.
Rain wrecks Ferguson's Glentoran debut as Ballymena clash is postponed
Duncan Ferguson will have to wait to start life in the Glentoran dugout after a waterlogged pitch forced the Ballymena United game off.
Glasner Baffled as Diop Escapes Red Card in Forest's Ipswich Stalemate
Oliver Glasner says the VAR call to let Issa Diop stay on makes no sense, as Forest's winless run hits four after a 1-1 draw at Ipswich.
Middlesbrough Hammer Bolton 5-1 to Seize Top Spot in the Championship
A 5-1 demolition of Bolton sends Boro to the top of the Championship and stamps them as serious promotion contenders.
Latte Lath Chases Fresh Start in Germany After Street Games to Europe
From Ivorian street pitches to Italy, England and now Germany, Emmanuel Latte Lath is writing another chapter in a truly global football story.
Conte Swats Away Man United Rumours: No Advanced Talks With Anyone
Antonio Conte has pushed back on reports linking him with Old Trafford, insisting he is not deep in negotiations with any club.
Carrick opens up on United love, won't rule out benching Fernandes
Michael Carrick spoke for five straight minutes about what Manchester United means to him, then left the door open to dropping Bruno Fernandes.
Ghanaian-Heritage Striker Reindorf Lands at Kidderminster Harriers
Ex-Norwich and Cardiff forward Michael Reindorf, 21, has signed a short-term deal with National League side Kidderminster Harriers.
Ghana teen Kingsley Bimpong locks in long-term AC Horsens deal
Kingsley Bimpong's rapid rise from Horsens' U19s to the senior side has earned the 19-year-old Ghanaian a long-term contract in Denmark.
Onana responsive after being involved in car crash in Turkey
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was taken to hospital in the aftermath of a terrifying car crash.
The 30-year-old, who is currently on loan at Super Lig side Trabzon
Premiership Weekend: Hot Strikers Take Centre Stage as Rangers Face Pressure
Goals, form and a big question mark over Rangers headline a Scottish Premiership weekend that could shift the momentum of the title race.
Raskin loving life at Rangers, but keeps January future open
Nicolas Raskin says he's "really happy" at Rangers, yet the Belgian midfielder won't rule anything in or out when the January window opens.
Kingsley Bimpong Locks In Horsens Future Until 2030
Ghana's Kingsley Bimpong has committed to AC Horsens through 2030 after a rapid rise from the U19s to the senior team in Denmark.
Cray and Altrincham Land BBC Cameras for FA Cup First-Round Ties
Two non-league sides get their FA Cup moment on national TV as Cray Wanderers host Stockport and Altrincham welcome Notts County.
Exeter Land South African Forward Andre Goedhals From Pumas
South African forward Andre Goedhals leaves the Pumas for Exeter, adding another Springbok-country talent to English rugby's top tier.
Bromley end Andy Woodman's five-year reign after rocky start
Bromley and manager Andy Woodman have parted ways after five years, as a difficult start to 2026-27 brings an era to a close.
Ghana Teen Kofi Mensah Lands Wycombe Academy Scholarship
Ghanaian winger Kofi Mensah has turned a pre-season audition into a two-year scholarship deal with English side Wycombe Wanderers.
Ghana's Joseph Anang Shortlisted for St Patrick's Athletic Player of the Year
Black Stars goalkeeper Joseph Anang is one of five contenders for St Patrick's Athletic's 2026 Player of the Year after a standout League of Ireland season.
Ghana's Joseph Anang Earns League of Ireland Team of the Year Spot
Ghana goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been voted into the PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year after a standout season with St Patrick's Athletic.
Georgia and Dundee icon Giorgi Nemsadze dies suddenly at 54
Former Georgia captain and Dundee midfielder Giorgi Nemsadze has died aged 54 after a heart attack, leaving football in mourning.
Crawley Town Axe Kazim-Richards as Relegation Fears Grow
Crawley Town have sacked head coach Colin Kazim-Richards, with the Red Devils stuck five points adrift at the foot of League Two.
Ghanaian-Heritage Star Josh Acheampong Forces Chelsea to Back Their Words
Chelsea's talk about keeping Josh Acheampong now has a new contract behind it, and the Ghanaian-heritage defender is making them think hard about his future.
Adu-Adjei Hits Hat-Trick as Rijeka Crush Karlovac in Croatian Cup
English-Ghanaian striker Daniel Adu-Adjei bagged a first-half treble to fire HNK Rijeka into the next round of the Croatian Cup.
Sarpong-Wiredu Strikes Early as Salford Stun Bristol Rovers
English-Ghanaian midfielder Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu scored inside six minutes as league leaders Salford City won 2-1 away at Bristol Rovers.
Otchere Nets as Cheltenham Survive Fleetwood Fightback in 4-2 Thriller
Ghanaian-heritage forward Kirsten Otchere found the net as Cheltenham held off a second-half Fleetwood surge to win a six-goal League Two classic.
Turkey Bans 147 Football Officials, Trabzonspor Boss Included, Over Betting Breach
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan is among 147 club officials hit with 45-day bans as Turkish football tightens the screws on betting violations.
Burnley Edge Toward Unwanted Home Record Ahead of Portsmouth Test
Burnley are a result away from avoiding a dubious place in English football history, and Portsmouth arrive later this month to test them.
City Found Guilty on Almost Every Charge as Commission Drops the Hammer
An independent commission has ruled Manchester City guilty on nearly all charges, and English football now waits to see what punishment follows.
Ten Hag blasts Ronaldo: 'He let the team and me down'
Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portuguese superstar failed both Manchester United and him during their short time together.
Celtic Hammer Hearts 7-1 and Ignite a Debate Over Record Signing Hogh
A seven-goal rout of Hearts has Celtic fans asking whether the champions look sharper without their big-money striker Hogh in the picture.
Teemu Pukki hangs up his boots after a standout career for Norwich and Finland
Finland's talismanic striker Teemu Pukki has announced his retirement from football at 36, closing a career that put Norwich and his country on the map.
Ronaldo hit with 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA
Portugal's captain has been sanctioned by his federation after leaving the national team camp last month.
Uefa Hits Infantino With 42 Questions and a Two-Week Deadline
Balogun's World Cup red card fallout sits among 42 questions Uefa wants Fifa's president to answer within two weeks.
Burundi-born striker Saido Berahino hangs up his boots at 33
Saido Berahino, the Burundi-born striker who became a £12m Stoke City signing, has ended his playing career at 33.
Duncan Ferguson takes over at Glentoran in Irish Premiership move
Former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson is the new Glentoran boss, taking on his next managerial challenge in the Irish Premiership.
O'Neill shrugs off four-point talk after Celtic's statement win
Martin O'Neill is keeping calm after a big Celtic result, even with fan anger and boardroom tension swirling around Parkhead.
Celtic Punish Hearts' All-Out Attack in Statement Win at Celtic Park
Hearts bet on bold, front-foot football at Celtic Park, and the hosts made them pay for every ounce of that ambition.
Bournemouth Finally Click, Beat Sunderland 2-0 to Escape the Drop Zone
Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium for their first league win of the season and climbed out of the relegation zone.
Madueke off the bench fires Arsenal to 1-0 win at Forest
Noni Madueke came off the bench to score the only goal as Arsenal ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest's City Ground.
Gomez Rockets In Halfway-Line Stunner as Brighton Demolish Palace
Diego Gomez launches an outrageous strike from the halfway line as Brighton run riot against rivals Crystal Palace.
Mukiele Admits Sunderland May Have Turned Arrogant as Struggles Mount
Nordi Mukiele says Sunderland's slump might be down to complacency after their surprise-package run, and the defender isn't dodging the blame.
Barnieh's Brace Fires FC Aarau Past Zurich Into Swiss Cup Last 16
Ghana's Daniel Afriyie Barnieh struck twice in the second half to knock FC Zurich out and send Aarau into the Swiss Cup Round of 16.
Rahim Ibrahim Bags Brace as Slovan Bratislava Crush Spartak Trnava
Ghana's Rahim Ibrahim struck twice in a 3-0 Slovak top-flight win, taking his season haul to four goals in seven games.
Frank Acheampong Keeps Scoring in China, Calls Latest Goal a Birthday Gift
Ghana's Frank Acheampong has now scored in back-to-back games for Dalian Yingbo, and he marked his birthday with another goal in a 3-1 win.
Neil's Costly Error Deflates Rangers' Bid to Go Top at Dundee
Seven straight wins had Rangers flying into Dundee, but one Dan Neil mistake let the air out and cost them a shot at first place.
Tyrone Owusu Fires Ghana-Heritage Thunderbolt as Telstar Fall 4-3 to Feyenoord
Dutch-born Ghanaian Tyrone Owusu struck from range, but Telstar lost a seven-goal Eredivisie thriller 4-3 to Feyenoord at the BUKO Stadion.
Cudjoe Strikes for Sakhnin to Bag First Goal of the Season
Ghana youth international Matthew Cudjoe found the net for the first time this term as Bnei Sakhnin beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-0 on Saturday.
Spain Hit With Partial Stadium Closure After Anti-Muslim Chants Against Egypt
Spain face a partial stadium closure for their next friendly after fans repeatedly sang a discriminatory chant targeting Muslims during the Egypt clash.
Acheampong strikes again as Dalian Yingbo down Shenzhen Peng City 3-1
Ghana's Frank Acheampong followed his four-goal blitz with another strike as Dalian Yingbo cruised past Shenzhen Peng City in the Chinese top flight.
EFL Weekend Preview: Five Storylines to Watch Across the Divisions
From promotion chases to relegation fear, the EFL weekend is loaded with drama at both ends of the table.
FIFA eyes $6.35bn development windfall that could reshape African football
Up to $25m per member association could land under FIFA's new surplus plan, and African infrastructure and grassroots stand to gain.
Sutton Squares Up to Heavyweight Fabio Wardley in Premier League Predictions Showdown
Chris Sutton swaps the pundit's chair for the ring as Ipswich-supporting boxer Fabio Wardley challenges him to call the weekend's Premier League results.
Black Maidens Land in Rabat, Ready for U-17 World Cup Showdown
Ghana's Black Maidens have arrived in Rabat and are locked in for their Group C opener against Norway on Sunday.
Black Maidens Land in Rabat, Ready to Chase World Cup Glory
Ghana's Black Maidens have touched down in Rabat, eager to make a statement at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after missing the last edition.
Patrick Vieira outlines Senegal’s vision to qualify & clinch 2027 AFCON title
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has set a target of the national team qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and winning the final of the tournament slated for East Afr
FIFA Eyes $3.4bn Development Boost That Could Reshape African Football
FIFA's proposed $3.4bn increase in development funding could put better pitches, academies and facilities within reach across Africa.
Pochettino Jr. and Inter Club d'Escaldes chase Andorran European history
A famous surname meets a tiny football nation as Inter Club d'Escaldes prepare for a landmark European moment for Andorran football.
Brobbey Strikes Late as Krasava ENY Cruise Past Spartakos in Cyprus Cup
Dutch-Ghanaian forward Kevin Brobbey broke the deadlock in the 74th minute to send Krasava ENY into the next round of the Cyprus Cup.
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