Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has backed the clubâ??s decision to appoint South African coach Eric Tinkler, insisting that an expatriate coach could help improve discipline and player management at the Porcupine Warriors.Duku believes foreign coaches are often better positioned to enforce strict standards because they are less affected by personal relationships and cultural expectations that can sometimes make it difficult for local coaches to take firm

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have been drawn against DR Congo giants TP Mazembe in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.The draw, conducted at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo on Wednesday, handed the Tarkwa-based club one of the toughest possible opponents in the opening stage of the competition.Medeama will begin the two-legged tie at home, with the first leg set to be played at the TNA Stadium before they

Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has commended the club's current board for taking what he described as a courageous decision to terminate the contracts of four players, admitting the previous administration failed to make similar disciplinary calls.The Porcupine Warriors recently parted ways with striker Kwame Poku, winger Elvis Kyei Baffour, left-back Francis Acquah and goalkeeper Benjamin Twum.Although Asante Kotoko has not publicly stated the reasons

Dreams FC have emerged as Ghanaâ??s highest-ranked club in the latest Confederation of African Football (CAF) club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 season, while traditional giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko failed to make the continental list.The Still Believe lads occupies the 32nd position on the CAF rankings, following their impressive performances in African inter-club competitions, particularly their memorable campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup.Dreams FCâ??s rise

Swedish top-flight side AIK Fotboll have completed the signing of highly-rated Ghanaian winger Nana-Kofi Donkor from Georgian club FC Dila Gori on a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until December 31, 2030.The 19-year-old joins AIK with immediate effect but will only be eligible to feature in competitive matches from January 1, 2027, due to FIFA regulations after representing two different clubs in official competitions during the 2026 season.AIK confirmed the transfer

Ghanaian FA Cup holders Nations FC have been drawn against Maliâ??s FC Diarra in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.The pairing was confirmed during the official draw ceremony held in Cairo on Thursday, as the Ghanaian side prepares for its first-ever appearance in continental club competition.Nations FC will travel to Mali for the first leg, which is scheduled to take place between 4 and 6 September 2026. The return fixture will be played in Ghana

Black Queens deputy captain Jennifer Cudjoe has called on supporters to remain patient with the national team, insisting the players are determined to reward their faith as they continue building towards sustained success.Speaking ahead of Ghana's crucial WAFCON clash with Mali, the midfielder admitted the squad is aware of the expectations surrounding the team but said outside criticism would not distract the players."We see everything that they're asking for and

Black Queens deputy captain Jennifer Cudjoe says Ghana will approach Thursday's decisive Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash against Mali with only one objective: securing victory and a place in the quarter-finals.Although a draw could be enough to send Ghana through depending on results elsewhere, Cudjoe insists the Black Queens have no intention of playing cautiously."We know that we need to win. That's what we're going for, so I don't think there's

Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Akuffo has sealed a move to Spanish Tarcera side CF Pobla de Mafumet. The 20-year-old signed a deal to join Pobla following his departure from Athletic Torrellano.Akuffo, who played for Team Move during his days in Ghana, arrives with considerable experience from the lower tier of Spanish football.Last season, Akuffo made 23 appearances for Torrellano, staring all games for the Tarcera division team."Enoch Akuffo, new player of the CF Pobla de Mafumet.

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi will become the most expensive signing from the Danish Superliga following his imminent move to the English Premier League to join Coventry City.The 20-year-old has agreed a deal to join the Premier League returnees, and has already flown to England to complete the necessary paper work.He is expected to undergo a mandatory medical on Thursday before putting pen to paper on a lucrative deal.Yirenkyi will cost Coventry a whooping â?¬27 million with

Black Queens deputy captain Jennifer Cudjoe insists the team remains calm ahead of their make-or-break game against Mali in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group D finale. The Black Queens head into the game after defeat to Cameroon in their second game, and need a win or at least a draw to progress to the next stage.Both teams, Ghana and Mali, are on three points after two matches and a win for either side guarantees them a place in the quarter-final.Ahead of Thursday's

English-born Ghanaian forward Kristen Otchere is eager to get started at Cheltenham Town SC following his loan move from Leicester City. The 19-year-old joins the League Two side on a season-long loan from the Foxes, with hopes of gaining more game time.Otchere has already joined his new teammates for pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.â??I'm delighted to be joining Cheltenham Town and I canâ??t wait to get started, it's a great opportunity for me at a brilliant

Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku has penned an emotional message of gratitude to Zulte Waregem four days after completing his move to Welsh outfit Swansea City. The former Ghana U20 star signed a four-year deal to join the English Championship side after a successful two-year stint in Belgium.Opoku helped Zulte Waregem return to the Belgium topflight in his first year at the club before scoring ten goals and adding five assists in 33 matches in the Pro League last season.The 20-year-old

Ghanaian representatives Medeama SC and Nations FC will discover their opponents for the 2026-27 CAF inter-club competitions when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducts the preliminary round draws in Cairo on Thursday.Medeama will compete in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after winning the Ghana Premier League title, while MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC will make their continental debut in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.The draws will determine the

Douglas Owusu, the Ghanaian-Serbian winger, has joined Hapoel Tel Aviv from Red Star in a â?¬2.2m transfer. The 20-year-old has signed a contract with the Israeli club running until 30 June 2030.Owusu plays primarily on the right wing and is left-footed, giving Hapoel Tel Aviv a wide attacking player who prefers to operate from the opposite side of his stronger foot. Born in Cape Coast, Ghana, he holds Ghanaian and Serbian nationality.The move follows a trophy-winning 2025-26