A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba was sentenced Thursday by a Paris criminal court to three years in prison — two of which are suspended — in an extortion and kidnapping case.
Mathias Pogba had already spent time in detention and the remainder of the sentence will be served under house arrest with electronic monitoring. This sentence is in line with the prosecution's request. His lawyer said he would appeal the ruling.
The Black Stars, the men's national football team of Ghana, ended a challenging year ranked 77th in the FIFA World Rankings, maintaining their 14th position among African nations.
The Black Maidens are set to face Côte d'Ivoire in a thrilling semi-final clash today at the Ghana Football Association’s Technical Centre (Ghanaman Soccer Centre for Excellence) in Prampram, as the inaugural WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup reaches its crucial stages.
Both teams have impressed with their performances, setting the stage for a gripping contest for a place in the final.
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has confirmed that he wants to become the president of Brazil’s football governing body, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), to address the “deep crisis” in the country’s football.
In an interview with Globoesporte on Monday, Ronaldo explained that his main motivation is to restore international respect for Brazilian football. “I have hundreds of motivations, but the biggest one is to restore international respect to Brazilian football,” he said.
Ronaldo, known as “O Fenômeno,” said he wants to bring significant change to the CBF and help the national team regain its former glory as five-time world champions. “The Selecao has to recover its prestige,” Ronaldo stated. “I’ll do everything so that the players understand the historic importance of playing for the national team.”
The competition for the Sports Personality of the Year award at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards promises to be a thrilling showdown between two exceptional female athletes: Grace Mintah, Ghana’s armwrestling sensation, and Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, the country’s high jump prodigy.
Hope Kodzo Avayevu, a talented 22-year-old attacking midfielder, has officially signed with 2023 United Soccer League (USL) Championship winners.
Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk says he is in "complete shock" after testing positive for a banned substance.
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), in partnership with cognac brand Hennessy, is set to bring its second edition of “BAL IN” to Accra, Ghana.
In a bid to strengthen international relations, foster inclusivity among member federations, and enhance football development in Africa and beyond, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has opened its first-ever permanent African regional office in Rabat, Morocco.
Black Stars and West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus has earned a place in the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Team of the Year following an outstanding debut campaign in the Premier League and stellar performances on the international stage.
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda, and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as the standout winners at the 2024 CAF Awards held on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco.
