Young Apostles FC have requested a change of referee ahead of their crucial Ghana Premier League matchday 32 encounter against Nations FC as the relegation battle intensifies.The club has officially written to the Ghana Football Association asking for the reassignment of referee Juliet Appiah from the fixture scheduled for this weekend.In the letter addressed to the GFA General Secretary, Young Apostles cited concerns over the refereeâ??s handling of their matchday 29 game against

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum has expressed satisfaction with his teamâ??s first training session in Morocco ahead of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.The Ghana team held their maiden session in Mohammedia on Thursday after arriving in the North African country earlier this week to continue preparations for the tournament.Speaking after training, Ogum praised the attitude and commitment shown by the players and remained confident about the teamâ??s readiness

Charles Sampson has expressed relief over the weather conditions in Uganda as Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses continue preparations for their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Uganda.The Black Princesses held their first training session at the YES Centre Sports Arena in Kampala after arriving for the crucial second-leg encounter.The session focused on endurance work, ball retention, defending, wing play, and shooting drills.Ghana heads into the game with an advantage

Black Starlets have officially started preparations for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with their first training session in Mohammedia following their arrival in Morocco earlier this week.Ghanaâ??s delegation arrived in Casablanca on Wednesday, May 6, before travelling to Mohammedia, where the team is currently camping ahead of the tournament.The squad is expected to later move to Rabat, which will serve as their base during the competition.After the long trip from Ghana,

Interest in Kofi Amoako is ramping up, casting fresh doubt on whether the highly rated midfielder will stay at Dynamo Dresden beyond this season.The 20-year-old holding midfielder has been linked with bigger clubs several times, and now Leeds United have reportedly joined the race for his signature.Back in January, there was already talk of a seven-figure fee for Amoako, with Serie A side US Lecce among the first clubs credited with serious interest. Since then, the Ghanaianâ??s

Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Opoku played a key creative role as CF Montreal cruised to a dominant 5â??0 win over Calgary Blizzard in the Canadian Championship preliminary round at Stade Saputo.Lively from the off, Opoku tormented the visitorsâ?? back line with his movement and link-up play in Montrealâ??s front three.After Ivan Losenko had opened the scoring on 18 minutes, Montreal tightened their grip just before the break when Daniel Ríos made it 2â??0.Early in the

Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Emanuel Poku produced a match-winning performance, scoring twice in Almere Cityâ??s 3â??1 victory over De Graafschap in the first leg of their Eredivisie Qualification quarter-final at the Yanmar Stadion.Poku opened the scoring on 32 minutes, drifting into the box to finish coolly after a smart pass from Jamie Jacobs. Although De Graafschap hit back in first-half stoppage time through Fedde de Jong, Almere always looked the more dangerous side after

Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew and NAC Breda are facing the threat of relegation with only two matches remaining in the Dutch Eredivisie season.NAC Breda currently sit 17th on the league table, six points behind 16th-placed FC Volendam, and must win their final two matches while hoping Volendam lose both of theirs to avoid relegation from the Dutch top flight.The clubâ??s survival hopes suffered another setback after losing an appeal seeking a replay of their match against

Barcelona have made an official offer to Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge for the services of 18-year-old Belgian-born Ghanaian winger Jesse Bisiwu ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from Spanish media.The left-footed attacker, who currently plays for Club Brugge's U19 side, has been identified as a prime target by the Catalan giants' recruitment department. Barcelona are now awaiting a response from the Belgian club after tabling a bid for the

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive football, featuring for Durban City in their 2-2 draw in the South African second tier.The Ghanaian shot-stopper had been sidelined for several months due to a persistent injury that kept him out of action. His absence was a blow for the club, which had counted on his experience and leadership at the back.However, on Tuesday, Asare was finally back between the sticks, making his

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Jordan Opoku has called for a shift in focus from immediate results to long-term development, as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Koforidua-based Bryt FM, Opoku advised Ghanaians to manage their expectations and allow new head coach Carlos Queiroz the time needed to build a solid team."The focus should be on building for the future and creating a solid team," Opoku said. "We have a new coach who still needs time

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Jordan Opoku has urged Ghanaian fans to lower their expectations for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that new head coach Carlos Queiroz needs time to fully implement his system.Speaking to Koforidua-based Bryt FM, Opoku noted that Queiroz was only recently appointed and has had limited preparation time with the squad."It will be very difficult for the Black Stars to perform at the 2026 World Cup. We have a new coach who

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been drafted into the Black Stars squad ahead of the upcoming international friendly against Mexico.The 29-year-old shot-stopper replaces Gidios Aseako in the squad and is expected to link up with the team for the match scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026.Asare has steadily built his reputation as one of the top goalkeepers in the Ghana Premier League through a series of impressive performances for Hearts of Oak.His consistency earned him

Zulte Waregem forward Joseph Opoku has been voted the Belgian Jupiler Pro League's Player of the Month for April following a blistering run of form that has helped his side fight for top-flight survival.The 20-year-old Ghanaian featured in four games during the month, failing to score in just one of those matches. He drew a blank against Cercle Brugge before exploding back to form with two goals in a 2-1 away win over Dender.He then provided an assist in a 2-0 victory over

Fred Pappoe believes the appointment of Carlos Queiroz gives the Black Stars an experienced coach capable of handling the demands and pressure of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former Ghana FA vice president said Queirozâ??s international pedigree and leadership qualities make him the right choice to guide Ghana at the tournament in North America.According to him, the Black Stars currently need a coach with confidence, authority and experience to restore belief within the national

Former Ghana Football Association vice president Fred Pappoe believes newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz is the right man to lead Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking on Sporty FM, Pappoe said Ghana needed an experienced coach capable of restoring confidence within the national team ahead of the tournament.â??I think itâ??s about the best person because we find ourselves just about forty-three days away from the World Cup,â? he said.Pappoe noted that

Former Ghana Football Association vice president Fred Pappoe has called for major reforms to help revive the Ghana Premier League amid growing concerns over declining fan interest and the continued departure of local talents.Speaking on Sporty FM, Pappoe said improving attendance, sponsorship and league organisation remains key to rebuilding confidence in the domestic competition.The experienced football administrator noted that the once vibrant league has suffered in recent years

Former Asante Kotoko star Jordan Opoku has casted doubts about the chances of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The global showpiece, to be co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico will feature an expanded 48 countries, with Ghana securing one of Africaâ??s automatic nine slots for the tournament.The West African powerhouse are paired in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Panama.Ghana will open their campaign against Panama

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has suffered an injury scare ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The setback comes at a worrying time for both club and country, with less than a month remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Koulibaly reportedly picked up the injury during a training session with Al Hilal several weeks ago and has yet to fully recover. Despite ongoing rehabilitation efforts, the Senegalese centre-back will

Ivory Coast international Franck Kessié has suffered an injury setback few weeks away from the commencement of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The former AC Milan and Barcelona star was forced off with injury during Al Ahliâ??s Saudi Pro League clash against Al Fateh on Wednesday, a setback that comes at the worst possible time for both club and country.Kessie lasted just 32 minutes before being withdrawn, unable to continue after picking up an injury that immediately raised