Zambia head coach Nora Hauptle has described her team's elimination from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as "completely weird", after the Copper Queens were knocked out despite finishing the group stage with the best goal difference in their group.Despite a 2-1 victory over Malawi in their final Group C match, Zambia's tournament came to an end. They opened with a 6-0 demolition of Egypt and lost just 1-0 to Nigeria, finishing with six points and

The transfer market has a new king. Ivory Coast defender Yan Diomande has officially become the most expensive African player in history, following his blockbuster â?¬125 million move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid, securing the top spot on the all-time list of African transfers.The Ivorian's move pushes the previous record holder, Nicolas Pepe, into second place. Here is how the all-time top 10 African transfers now stand.The All-Time Top 10 African TransfersYan Diomande

Cameroon will face defending champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after finishing top of Group D following a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on Thursday.The Indomitable Lionesses completed the group stage unbeaten, amassing seven points from three matches to secure first place and set up one of the most highly anticipated ties of the tournament.Cameroon progressed with two victories and a draw, while Nigeria booked their place

German-Ghanaian midfielder Raphael Assibey-Mensah was on the scoresheet as RW Erfurt produced a commanding 6-0 victory over Tasmania Berlin in the Regionalliga Northeast. The match was played at Steigerwaldstadion, where Erfurt quickly took control and never allowed their visitors back into the contest.Benjamin Dreca opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Assibey-Mensah doubled the advantage five minutes later. His finish gave Erfurt valuable momentum and helped set the

Ghana's Black Queens are heading into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a clear statistical concern: they are creating chances at an elite level but struggling to convert them into goals.According to tournament data, Ghana have accumulated a combined Expected Goals (xG) of 5.73 across their three group matches. For context, that is the third-highest xG of any team in the competition, behind only South Africa (6.3) and Nigeria (6.5).Yet the

Former Asante Kotoko, Karela United, and Hohoe United centre-back Maxwell Agyemang has completed his move to newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United.He arrives as a free agent, following Hohoe United's suspension and expulsion from the league.The 29-year-old defender brings significant top-flight experience to the Premier League newcomers. He began his senior career with Asante Kotoko in the 2021/22 season, contributing to the Porcupine Warriors' league

English Premier League outfit Hull City FC have made an enquiry for Nathaniel Adjei as they explore the possibility of bringing the Ghanaian defender to the club, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The Tigers have identified Adjei as a player of interest and have requested information regarding the conditions of a potential transfer, with discussions currently at an early stage.The 22-year-old guardsman has built a strong reputation in France following his impressive performances

Ghana will take on Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup at stake.The Black Queens booked their place in the last eight after finishing second in Group D, while Malawi advanced from Group C following an impressive group-stage campaign.The winner of the highly anticipated encounter will not only secure a place in the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals but will also qualify automatically for

Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Mali in their final Group D match on Thursday night.Both sides entered the contest level on three points and knowing that victory would guarantee a place in the knockout stages, but it was the Black Queens who progressed thanks to a superior goal difference after an evenly contested encounter.WE'RE THROUGH! ð???The Black Queens are

Ghana-eligible defender Ewan Otoo has completed a move to English League One side Rotherham United after signing a two-year contract with the club, subject to EFL and FA ratification as well as international clearance.The 23-year-old, who was born in Glasgow but is eligible to represent Ghana, has joined the Millers after impressing the club's coaching staff during a successful pre-season trial.Rotherham also hold the option to extend his stay by a further year.Otoo officially

Ghana international midfielder Iddrisu Baba is on the verge of completing a move to Serbian powerhouse Partizan Belgrade on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Spanish side UD Almería.The 30-year-old defensive midfielder is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Black-Whites, marking a new chapter in his career after spending several seasons in Spanish football.Baba leaves Almería after a three-year spell, having joined the club in 2023.Before

Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi has successfully completed his medical examination ahead of a proposed move to Premier League side Coventry City.The transfer is now entering its final stages, just a day after GHANAsoccernet exclusively reported that Black Stars midfielder was close to leaving Danish club FC Nordsjaelland.The 22-year-old could complete his reported â?¬30 million switch this weekend, with Coventry set to secure one of Ghana's brightest young talents in

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is reportedly close to joining German second-tier side VfL Osnabrück as he looks to revive his career after a lengthy injury layoff.According to Sky Sports, the 30-year-old attacking midfielder is on the verge of completing a move to Osnabrück, with the transfer expected to be finalised at the beginning of next week.Kyereh would join the club as a free agent after leaving Bundesliga side SC Freiburg, where his contract expired on 30 June

The moment Medeama were paired with TP Mazembe, many Ghanaian football fans reacted as though the Tarkwa-based club had been handed an impossible assignment. That reaction is understandableâ??TP Mazembe is one of the biggest names in African football.But names donâ??t win football matches anymore.The truth is simple: this is not the TP Mazembe that terrorized African football over a decade ago.There was a period when clubs dreaded travelling to Lubumbashi. Mazembe had quality,

Former Black Queens coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo believes Ghanaâ??s players need more mental preparation and confidence as they approach their decisive Group D clash against Mali at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens face Mali in Rabat on Thursday with qualification for the quarter-finals at stake. Ghana need only a draw to progress, while Mali must win to secure the second automatic qualification spot.Speaking on Max FM, Tagoe praised the maturity

Former Black Queens coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo has called on Ghanaâ??s attackers to show greater composure in the final third as they prepare for their decisive Group D fixture against Mali at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana head into Thursdayâ??s encounter in Rabat knowing a draw will guarantee qualification to the quarter-finals, while Mali need victory to overtake them and progress.Speaking on Max FM, Tagoe said the Black Queens have the ability

Former Black Queens coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo believes Ghana will overcome Mali and secure qualification to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens face Mali in a decisive Group D encounter in Rabat on Thursday, knowing a draw will be enough to send them through to the knockout stage, while their opponents must win to advance.Speaking on Max FM, the Oaks FC coach expressed confidence in the teamâ??s chances despite their mixed

Ghana FA Cup holders Nations FC could face either Nigerâ??s AS Zam or Maliâ??s AS Real De Bamako in the second preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup if they successfully navigate their opening tie against FC Diarra.The Kumasi-based club were drawn against the Malian side in the first preliminary round during Thursdayâ??s official CAF Confederation Cup draw held in Cairo, setting up a historic continental debut for the Ghanaian outfit.Nations FC will begin

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC will face either Tunisian giants Club Africain or Maliâ??s Djoliba AC in the second preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League if they successfully navigate their opening tie against DR Congo giants TP Mazembe.The Tarkwa-based club were handed a challenging first-round fixture during Thursdayâ??s draw at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, setting up a two-legged battle against one of Africaâ??s

Ghana international Kojo Oppong has emerged as a transfer target for French Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg as the summer transfer window heats up, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 22-year-old, who currently plays for OGC Nice, has attracted attention following an impressive debut campaign in the French top flight.Strasbourg are understood to have made enquiries about the availability of the Ghanaian defender as they look to strengthen their backline and add more depth