British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin has been fined and suspended for a year after a video emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse during training.

Dujardin, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, withdrew from the Paris Games shortly before the opening ceremony, describing the video from four years ago as “an error of judgement during a coaching session,” which showed her acting “completely out of character.”

The video had been sent to the FEI, equestrian’s international governing body, by a lawyer representing an anonymous complainant. It showed Dujardin whipping a horse more than 20 times. 

Morocco’s preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal were highlighted during a Council of Ministers session chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Wednesday.  

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Foundation has joined forces with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in a partnership aimed at promoting road safety awareness and advocating for best practices among road users across the country.

Manchester United have been plunged into chaos after a devout Muslim star player refused to wear a rainbow jacket to show support for the LGBTQ+ community - leaving his teammates divided.

Mazraoui, 27, was previously criticised over his political views after he showed support to Morocco team-mate and Toulouse right-winger Zakaria Aboukhlal who had refused to take part in the French Ligue 1's rainbow campaign in May last year.

As a response, fans of Bayern Munich - for whom Mazraoui was playing at the time - held up a banner that read: 'All colours are beautiful. In Toulouse, Munich and everywhere. Respect our values Mazraoui!'

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled an AstroTurf sports pitch along with ancillary facilities in the Awutu Senya West Constituency of the Central Region. 

Independent presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as "Cheddar," has called on Ghanaians to reconsider how they spend their time, particularly on watching football, as the nation approaches the December 7 elections.

Rising Ghanaian football academy, Kenpong Football Academy, based in Winneba, has firmed up a cooperation agreement with Danish Premiership side, Sonderjyske, requiring the academy to send a team to Denmark annually for a series of training opportunities and exposure to world-class facilities and experience.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has named a provisional 30-man squad as preparations intensify ahead of their crunch African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies.

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi may face disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after he wrote "I love Jesus" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband during the Premier League match against Newcastle United on Saturday, which ended in a 1-1 draw.  

West Ham United’s manager, Julen Lopetegui, has confirmed that Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus is available for selection ahead of the Premier League clash with Leicester City on Tuesday, December 3. 

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Elsie Addo Awadzi has urged women to take advantage of the game of golf to maintain their health and to expand their networks. 

Chester FC fan who allegedly made racist monkey gestures towards a black footballer during a local derby match was found dead just hours later.

He was spotted on camera apparently performing a gesture towards Warrington Town player Bohan Dixon after a teammate had scored.

Objects were also thrown on to the pitch during ugly scenes at the Cal.Delivery Stadium, home of Warrington Town FC, during the National League North fixture in front of 2,296 fans on Saturday.

Seven Manchester City players are among 11 Premier League stars nominated for the men's 2024 Fifpro team of the year.

Only Real Madrid have more players nominated with eight, including France forward Kylian Mbappe, who joined the Spanish club from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

City's seven are goalkeeper Ederson, defenders Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker, midfielders Rodri, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden and striker Erling Haaland.

New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he was "astonished" by the amount of interest in him after his brief spell as Manchester United boss.

The former Netherlands striker replaced Steve Cooper on Friday on a deal until 2027, but said he could have gone elsewhere.

He was in interim charge for four games at Old Trafford, following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, before leaving when Ruben Amorim was appointed last month.

During a distinguished 20-year playing career that included spells with Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan, Michael Essien played under some of the best managers in the game.

But it wasn’t a desire to follow in the footsteps of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti or Guus Hiddink that motivated one of the finest midfielders of his generation to try his hand at coaching.