Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens strengthened their position in the WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Cup with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Niger in Yamoussoukro.The Black Maidens produced a dominant attacking display in their penultimate match of the competition, scoring six goals while conceding just once to maintain their momentum.The result puts Ghana in a strong position heading into their final group fixture against hosts Cote dâ??Ivoire on Sunday, September 27.The decisive encounter is

Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana meet in a heavyweight West African derby on Thursday as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins at Stade de la Paix in Bouake.The Group C opening fixture brings together two of Africaâ??s most established rivals, with both teams determined to secure an early advantage in the race for qualification.Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz, who guided Egypt to the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, said his team had travelled

Ghanaâ??s Black Starlets have travelled to Morocco for two international friendlies as they enter the final phase of preparations for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship.Coach Kassim Mingleâ??s side departed Ghana on Thursday morning and will face Moroccoâ??s U-17 team twice during their short training camp.The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, with the second friendly set for Wednesday, September 30.The matches will provide Mingle and his technical team

The Ghana Football Association has announced the match officials for Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with a full complement of referees and support officials assigned to the nine fixtures.William Agbovi will be the centre referee for the headline clash between Karela United and league leaders Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.Agbovi will be assisted by Abraham Partey and Joseph Awasabi Teye, while Angelous Akuguru Adongo has been appointed

Ghanaâ??s squad depth will be tested when the Black Stars open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations  (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Ivory Coast in Bouaké on Thursday.The Black Stars have been hit by a number of withdrawals, with Mohammed Kudus, Baba Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Prince Adu Kwabena and Nathaniel Adjei among those unavailable.Despite the absences, Ghana will have experienced players available as they look to compete against their West

Nathaniel Adjei has sent his best wishes to the Black Stars of Ghana ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Côte dâ??Ivoire, despite being ruled out through injury.Ghana will begin their Group C campaign on Thursday, September 24, 2026, against the Elephants at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké.Adjei earned a recall to the Black Stars after an impressive run of form with French Ligue 1 side Lorient. The 24-year-old had spent almost a year away

Ghana face a difficult start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign when they take on Ivory Coast in Bouake on Thursday.The Elephants enter the Group C opener under highly-rated coach Hervé Renard, with Franck Kessie, Yan Diomande and Nicolas Pepe expected to feature.The clash at Stade de Bouaké has been billed as a heavyweight opening fixture, with both sides beginning their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Ivory Coast will have home

The Black Stars of Ghana will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Ivory Coast on Thursday, with Carlos Queiroz facing a number of key player absences.The Black Stars have been hit by several withdrawals, with Mohammed Kudus, Baba Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Prince Adu Kwabena and Nathaniel Adjei among those unavailable for the games.The absence of several experienced and important players presents a significant challenge

Barcelona winger Jesse Bisiwu has left the door open to representing Ghana at senior international level despite currently being committed to Belgiumâ??s under-21 side.The 18-year-old is eligible for Ghana through his heritage but has represented Belgium throughout his youth career and is currently with the Belgian U21s during the international break.Ghana have reportedly made efforts to persuade Bisiwu to switch allegiance and represent the Black Stars, but the Barcelona winger

African football fans are threatening to cancel their SuperSport subscription after it emerged that the Pan-African pay television broadcaster has not acquired the rights to broadcast the matches of the qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027, which start on Thursday.Fans are furious that the French company Vivendi that now owns the continental broadcasting company, has rather chosen to buy the more expensive UEFA Nations League while it has not acquired

Emmanuel Adebayor says Arsenal's Premier League title came down to Mikel Arteta's clear sense of direction and a tougher, more resilient defence.The former Gunners striker, who scored 62 goals in 142 appearances after joining from Monaco in 2006, watched Arsenal end a 22-year wait for the title in 2025/26.Speaking to Flashscore, the Togolese said the transformation began when Arteta arrived in 2019 with his own mentality, shaped by his years learning under Pep Guardiola.Adebayor

After two months since the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, international football returns with some mouthwatering clashes in Africa.The game between Ghana and Ivory Coast will take centre stage due to the enormity of the rivalry between the two sides.Bouake, Ivory Coast's second largest city will host the epic encounter as the race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begins.Ghana shares the border to the west with Ivory Coast and fans are expected to travel

Ghana and Ivory Coast share more than just borders but a rich football history and rivalry, and with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations opening with an epic encounter between the two nations, the world will stop for 90 minutes expecting a fiercely contested game. Both countries head into the opening AFCON qualifier following a decent 2026 World Cup campaign, with Ghana and Ivory Coast reaching the knockout stages. While the Ivorians were knocked out by Erling Haaland's Norway

The tactical battle between Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz will be one of the key storylines when Cote dâ??Ivoire host Ghana in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bouaké on Thursday.Two experienced coaches will go head-to-head with the Group C points at stake, each looking to begin their respective campaigns with a victory.Renard has returned to the Cote dâ??Ivoire dugout with a wealth of experience, including leading the Elephants to the 2015 AFCON title.

Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the Premier Leagueâ??s EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for September following an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign with Manchester City.The Ghana international has played every minute of Cityâ??s five Premier League victories this season, contributing two goals and two assists in September.Semenyo registered his first assist of the month in Cityâ??s 1-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City, delivering a cross for Erling

Ghana will look to make a strong statement when they open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Cote dâ??Ivoire in Bouake on Thursday evening.The Black Stars face the Elephants at the Stade de la Paix in a heavyweight West African encounter that will officially launch both teamsâ?? Group C campaigns. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 GMT.Ghana enter the contest knowing that an away victory would provide a significant early boost in their quest to return

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has urged Ghanaians to remain positive and support the Black Stars as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.The four-time African champions open their Group C campaign against Côte dâ??Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday before hosting The Gambia in Accra three days later.Ghana head into the qualifiers without several key players, with captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo,

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has defended the Black Stars players who have withdrawn from the squad ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Ghana begin their qualifying campaign against Côte dâ??Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday, 24 September, before hosting The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later.Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Baba Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Nathaniel Adjei and Prince Kwabena Adu

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams says he remains confident Ghana can make a positive start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign despite several key players being unavailable.The Black Stars begin their Group C campaign with a difficult away fixture against Côte dâ??Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Thursday.Ghana will then return home to face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later, with head coach Carlos Queiroz

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to intervene after about five hundred (500) Ghanaian supporters travelled to Bouake for Thursdayâ??s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Cote dâ??Ivoire without tickets.The fans made the journey from Ghana to support the Black Stars but have been unable to gain access to Stade de la Paix. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has said tickets for the match are sold out.GFA officials