The head coach of the Black Starlets of Ghana, Prosper Narteh Ogum, was in high spirits on Saturday after the teamâ??s defeat to Mali in a friendly ahead of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In the game played in Morocco, Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat after a pulsating contest.Despite the result, the Black Starlets produced an encouraging display in a highly competitive encounter, creating several promising opportunities throughout the game.Speaking after the match, Prosper

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that focus and discipline will be key for his side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With just 40 days remaining before Ghanaâ??s next major international assignment, the Portuguese tactician has delivered a passionate message to both his squad and supporters, highlighting the level of commitment needed to compete on the world stage.In a statement released by the Ghana Football Association, Queiroz underlined the importance of sacrifice,

Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson says words cannot describe how he feels after his team defied all odds to secure a place at the 2026 U20 Women's World Cup after eliminating Uganda. Ghana came from a goal down to beat Uganda 2-1 in Accra before settling for a 1-1 draw in Kampala after playing most of the game with a player down."The girls showed a lot of character, a lot of resilience and willingness beyond the normal. I am so so proud of them. Proud of the team

New Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes the Black Stars can excel at the World Cup in North America despite joining few months to the tournament. The former Manchester United assistant manager was named coach of the Black Stars in April 2026 following the sacking of Otto Addo.Although Queiroz is yet to meet the full squad, the Portuguese trainer has sent a message to the players, revealing his principles and what he demands of his team.â??40 days to honour the pride, passion,

The Black Starlets suffered a 1-0 defeat to their Malian counterparts in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations. A second half strike from the young Eagles was enough to seal victory for Mali, who also wrapped up preparations ahead of the competition in Morocco.The game which was the third friendly for coach Prosper Ogum's side, gave the former Asante Kotoko gaffer a deep insight into his team and how he will approach the tournament.â??This was

Semper Fi continued their strong finish to the Access Bank Division One League season with a fourth consecutive victory after defeating Okwawu United 1-0 on Saturday.Samuel Adonteng Owusu scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute at the Teshie McDan Astro Turf as Semper Fi secured all three points in a tightly contested encounter.The victory confirmed second place for Semper Fi, capping an impressive campaign despite narrowly missing out on promotion.Semper Fi have emerged as

Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, with Jeremy Doku getting on the scoresheet as Pep Guardiolaâ??s side continued to pile pressure on league leaders Arsenal.After a frustrating first half in which the visitors defended deep and refused to budge, Cityâ??s wide men took control after the break.Doku finally broke Brentfordâ??s resistance on 60 minutes, drifting in from the left before finishing confidently to ignite the home crowd

Ghanaian defender Nasiru Moro was on target for Degerfors IF, but his second-half strike could not prevent a 4-1 home defeat to Mjällby in Allsvenskan action at Stora Valla.The visitors flew out of the blocks, with Jeppe Kjær opening the scoring inside four minutes before Tom Pettersson doubled the lead on the half-hour and Abdoulie Manneh made it 3-0 before the break.Degerfors responded immediately after half-time as Moro rose to meet Daniel Sundgrenâ??s delivery and powered

Jamil Maraby has been officially unveiled as President of the Marketing Committee of WAFU Zone B at a ceremony held on Saturday at the WAFU B Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte dâ??Ivoire.The unveiling underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and operational efficiency within the sub-regional football body, following the establishment of its various committees aimed at enhancing administration and development.Marabyâ??s appointment, confirmed in December 2025, reflects

Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uganda at the FUFA Stadium in Kampala on Saturday afternoon.See you in POLANDDDDD. Our eighth consecutive appearance! It was never in doubtð??ºð??¬ 1:1 ð??¬ð??­We Keep going #StrongerTogetherð??ªð?½ #ShineBlackPrincessesâ?¨#BringBackTheLove ð?¥° pic.twitter.com/S63YsLwvU2— Ghana Women National Teams

Accra Hearts of Oak have paid emotional tribute to the 127 supporters who lost their lives on May 9, 2001, after a league game against Asante Kotoko ended in Africaâ??s biggest stadium disaster.The tragedy, which remains the deadliest in Ghanaâ??s sporting history, continues to serve as a stark reminder of the need for tolerance, restraint, and safety at football venues across the country.Marking the 25th anniversary, Hearts shared a powerful message on their social media

Two top officials of the Ghana Football Association, Jamil Maraby and Alexander Kotey, have been handed key leadership positions at WAFU Zone B.The duo were outdoored at a ceremony held at the WAFU headquarters in Abidjan, Côte dâ??Ivoire, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, formally confirming Jamil Maraby as President of the WAFU Zone B Marketing Committee, while Alexander Kotey was unveiled as a member of the Referees Committee.The announcement of their role signals the beginning

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed concern over the potential absence of Mohammed Kudus from Ghanaâ??s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The 25-year-old is currently nursing an injury which could force him to miss the tournament in North America.Speaking to Channel One TV in an interview, Gyan, who played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups in Germany, South Africa and Brazil, respectively, said Kudus remains one of the Black Starsâ?? most

Asante Kotoko have paid tribute to the 127 fans who lost their lives on May 9, 2001, after a game against Heart of Oak ended in Africa's biggest stadium disaster. The disaster, which remains the worst in the history of the country, reminds Ghanaians of tolerance at match venues, a message championed by the Reds.Asante Kotoko posted on social media: "As we mark 25 years since that painful day, Asante Kotoko SC solemnly remembers the 127 football fans who lost their lives

Heart of Lions find themselves in a difficult position after a good start to the campaign fizzled out into a battle for survival, and now host top four chasing FC Samartex on Sunday at the Kpando Stadium. FC Samartex were on a three-game winning streak before their defeat to Bibiani GoldStars in midweek, making them one of the most in-form sides in the second half of the season.While both have different objectives, it is Lions who desperately need a win to avoid a return to the

The Ghana Football Association has marked the 25th anniversary of the May 9 tragedy with a powerful message of remembrance, reflection, and renewal.In a statement shared with the nation, the GFA paused to honour the 126 fans who lost their lives at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghanaâ??s worst-ever football disaster."In the silence of remembrance, the echoes of a painful night still linger.A night when cheers turned into cries, when celebration gave way to sorrow, and when

FIFA is set to roll out a new visual innovation at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, introducing specially designed â??debut patchesâ? for players featuring in the tournament for the first time.The initiative will see every footballer making their World Cup bow wearing a distinctive badge on their shirt during their opening appearance at the expanded 48-team finals across North America.The move is designed to highlight the significance of a playerâ??s first steps on footballâ??s

Ghana youngster Caleb Yirenkyi has earned a major individual recognition after being nominated for the 2025/26 Danish Superliga Player of the Season award.The talented midfielder was included among eight nominees unveiled by the Danish top-flight league following an impressive campaign with Danish side FC Nordsjælland.Yirenkyiâ??s nomination highlights his rapid rise in European football and underlines his growing importance for Nordsjælland since breaking into the first

John Yeboah capped a superb season with a decisive assist as Venezia beat Palermo to seal promotion to Serie A on the final day.The Ecuadorian-Ghanaian attacker delivered a precise low cross just seconds after the restart, which Alioune Ndour Doumbia swept home in the 46th minute to break the deadlock at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.Venezia, already in control of top spot, managed the game intelligently, limiting Palermoâ??s threat while looking to strike in transition. Substitute

Daniel Adu Adjei fired Rijeka to a comfortable home win over Vukovar 91 with a clinical first-half strike that capped a dominant personal display.The English-Ghanaian attacker opened the scoring in the 41st minute, racing onto Mladen Devetakâ??s low cross to steer a composed finish past the goalkeeper and set Rijeka on their way to a 3-0 victory at Stadion HNK Rijeka.Adu Adjei was a constant threat throughout, registering the most touches in the opposition box (9) and unleashing