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

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has attributed the clubâ??s 2025/26 Ghana Premier League success to the unwavering support and confidence of President Moses Armah Parker.The Yellow and Mauve side secured the league title with a game to spare following an emphatic 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions at the TNA Park on Sunday.Speaking through the clubâ??s media channels, the former Ghana international expressed gratitude to the management and supporters for their role in the

Ghanaian centre-back Morrison Agyemang has been named in the MLS Team of the Week after an outstanding display for Charlotte FC against Toronto FC after matchday 14. The defender produced a strong performance and was a rock at the back as Charlotte eased past Toronto 3-1 to return to winning ways, their first since April 18.Morrison, who joined Charlotte from Crown Legacy, their reserve side, has been a revelation for the club and continues to make the headlines in the MLS.The

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso has been named in Austria's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Austrian-born Ghanaian makes the roster as the Europeans make a return to the tournament for the first time in 28 years.Coach Ralf Ragnick named a strong side which also includes Dortmund star Marcel Sabitzer and veteran forward Marko Arnautovic."We spent a lot of time last week discussing what the squad will look like. There were certainly a few

French-Ghanaian defender Enock Kwarteng netted a crucial goal as Botev Plovdiv crushed Cherno More Varna 5-0 at Hristo Botev Stadium in a dominant First Professional League ECL Group Round 35 victory.Simeon Petrov opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a header from Nikola Iliev's assist, giving Botev an early lead. The second half turned into a rout, with Franklin Chagas heading in the second goal in the 50th minute.Kwarteng made it 3-0 in the 56th minute, assisted by

English football pundit and former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has named Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo in his Premier League Team of the Season. The red-hot Manchester City striker makes the squad after scoring 16 Premier League goals and delivering four assists, which includes strikes for former club AFC Bournemouth.Semenyo moved to City in the winter transfer window and has been pivotal for Pep Guardiola's side as they make a late push for the title, which is

Former Barcelona forward Neymar Jr has shockingly been named in Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a long absence with the Selacoas.The Santos striker was confirmed as part of the team making the trip to North America during an announcement at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro by coach Carlo Ancelotti.Although, the five-time world champions were divided over his potential inclusion, fans celebrated his return with wild jubilations after his name was mentioned.Neymar

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has indicated that he is willing to remain in charge of the club despite a challenging 2025/26 football season.The Kpando-based side endured a difficult campaign in the Ghana Premier League, spending much of the season battling poor form and fighting to avoid relegation during the second half of the competition.Their struggles continued on Sunday when they suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat against newly crowned champions Medeama SC in their penultimate