Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming showdown between Ghana and the Ivory Coast in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The AFCON qualifying draw, held in Cairo on Tuesday, placed Ghana and Ivory Coast in Group C alongside Gambia and Somalia.The pairing between two of West Africaâ??s biggest football nations is already being viewed as one of the standout fixtures of the qualification campaign.Speaking

Ghanaian music duo DopeNation has paid a courtesy call on President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Tuesday May 19, 2026, to discuss a potential partnership and shared vision ahead of Ghanaâ??s anticipated participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The high-level engagement took place at the headquarters of the Ghana Football Association, as Ghana intensifies preparations toward footballâ??s biggest global spectacle, which will be staged across

CAF Ambassador and former Côte dâ??Ivoire captain Max Gradel has expressed confidence that the Elephants will navigate a challenging path to AFCON 2027 qualification despite being drawn in a difficult Group C in Cairo on Tuesday.Côte dâ??Ivoire, the reigning African champions, were paired with long-time rivals Ghana in what is widely regarded as the â??Group of Death,â? alongside Gambia and Somalia.While acknowledging the difficulty of the draw, Gradel struck

CAF Ambassador and Ivorian football legend Max Gradel has expressed a mix of weariness and confidence following the AFCON 2027 qualifying draw in Cairo on Tuesday.Reacting to Côte dâ??Ivoire being placed in Group C alongside long-time rivals Ghana, the former captain questioned the recurring nature of the fixture, famously asking, "Why always us?"The draw, held at the CAF headquarters, placed the 2023 African champions into what is widely regarded as the qualifying

Legendary Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has labeled Group C as the "most difficult" section of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers following the official draw ceremony held on Tuesday in Cairo.The four-time African champion expressed his concerns regarding the competitive balance of the group, which features a heavyweight clash between West African giants Côte dâ??Ivoire and Ghana.Speaking as a draw assistant at the CAF headquarters, El Hadary echoed the sentiments of

Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah has enjoyed a remarkable season in Asia, playing a key role in Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FCâ??s triumph in the 2025/26 Cambodian Premier League.The prolific forward capped off an outstanding campaign by winning the 2025/26 AFC Challenge League Golden Boot after scoring eight goals and providing two assists in just eight matches.Peprahâ??s goalscoring exploits extended beyond continental competition, as he delivered an impressive 24 goals and

Arthurlegacy Sports Limited, in collaboration with CAABase, will host a football development seminar during the 2026 Arthurlegacy Invitational Tournament in Accra.According to an official invitation sent to sports journalists and media houses, the seminar is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Mensvic Hotel in Accra from 08:00 GMT to 12:30 GMT.The seminar forms part of activities for the Arthurlegacy Invitational Tournament, which runs from May 18 to May 22 and focuses on talent

DR Congo legend Trésor Mputu has labeled Group C as the "Group of Death" for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Acting as a draw assistant during the high-profile ceremony held on Tuesday in Cairo, the former TP Mazembe star pointed to the inclusion of West African heavyweights Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana as the primary reason for his selection.The group is rounded out by an unpredictable Gambian side and Somalia, creating a scenario where at least one major

The qualifying groups for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations were confirmed on Tuesday following the official draw ceremony held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association.A total of 48 nations have been divided into 12 groups of four as African countries begin the race for places at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.Defending champions Morocco were drawn in Group A alongside Gabon, Niger and Lesotho.Morocco

Ghana have been drawn in Group C alongside Cote dâ??Ivoire, Gambia and Somalia for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The draw was held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo as African nations learned their routes to the continental tournament.Ghana entered the draw from Pot 2 and were aware of the possibility of facing some of Africaâ??s top-ranked sides, including Morocco, Senegal and Nigeria. The Black Stars have now been handed

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers Draw is underway in Cairo. The ceremony, staged under the auspices of the Confederation of African Football, underscores the growing international reach of African football as anticipation builds for the qualification pathway to the continentâ??s flagship tournament.The draw is being held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Egypt.Organisers have positioned the event as a key milestone in the

Young striker Jerry Afriyie has received a late call-up to the Ghana squad ahead of the international friendly against Mexico on May 22.Afriyie, who was not included in the initial squad, has joined camp early after becoming available for selection, giving new Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz the opportunity to assess the striker ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The forward enjoyed an encouraging campaign with RAAL La Louviere in the Belgian Pro League, making 31 appearances while scoring

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been linked with a move to Premier League outfit Everton ahead of the summer transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.The Black Stars winger has attracted significant interest following his standout performances for Leicester City in the just ended English Championship campaign.Issahakuâ??s performance overshadowed Leicester Cityâ??s difficult season, which saw the Foxes suffer relegation from the Championship at the end

Ghanaian midfielder Richmond Darko has signed a contract extension with Thai club Chonburi FC ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The 23-year-old defensive midfielder will continue his journey with the â??Sharksâ? after impressing club officials and technical handlers during the second half of the 2025/26 campaign.Darko joined Chonburi midway through last season and quickly established himself as one of the clubâ??s most dependable performers in midfield.His composure,

Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic has stressed the urgency of Ghanaâ??s final Group D fixture against South Africa in the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, describing it as a decisive match for survival in the competition.Ghana began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Algeria before suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Senegal, who played most of the match with 10 men.The results have left Prosper Narteh Ogumâ??s side bottom of the group with just a single

Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah is finishing the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season in blistering form, firmly establishing himself as one of the standout performers in the domestic campaign.The experienced attacker is on course to secure a second Ghana Premier League Golden Boot, 12 years after first achieving the feat with Bechem United during the 2013/14 season.Okrah currently tops the scoring charts with 15 goals, boosted by a brace against Asante Kotoko over the weekend.With

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has praised Ghanaâ??s depth of football talent, describing the countryâ??s pool of players as â??unbelievableâ? despite limited resources and infrastructure.De Sa, who has been confirmed as part of Carlos Queirozâ??s technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Otto Addoâ??s dismissal in March, expressed admiration for what he has seen since joining the setup.Speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the former

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa says Ghanaâ??s technical team is focused on ensuring players are deployed in their correct positions as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the global tournament this summer in North America, with expectations high following disappointing group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022.With less than a month to kick off, the South African tactician stressed that the priority is not overhauling the

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá has expressed optimism that Ghana can advance beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the players perform to their full potential.Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with expectations high for a stronger showing after disappointing exits in 2014 and 2022 at the group phase.Speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the South

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá says Ghanaâ??s newly assembled technical team is determined to deliver results that will restore national pride ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The technical setup, headed by veteran coach Carlos Queiroz, was confirmed weeks after the dismissal of Otto Addo in March following consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany in international friendlies.Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia for the tournament