The pathway to Ghanaâ??s top-tier womenâ??s competition sharpens next month as the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Competitions Department confirms plans for the 2025/2026 Regional Womenâ??s Championship, a decisive qualifying tournament for promotion into the Women's Premier League.Set to run from May 14 to May 23, the competition will bring together leading clubs from across the countryâ??s regions, all seeking to secure a coveted place in the elite division.The

Kobbie Mainoo has outlined his determination to help Manchester United return to consistent contention for major honours after signing a new long-term contract that cements his future at Old Trafford until 2031.The 21-year-old midfielder, whose rise through the clubâ??s academy has accelerated into a first-team breakthrough, said he remains fully committed to the responsibility of representing United and contributing to a new cycle of success.In his first comments following the

Medeama SC midfielder Fuzy Taylor has returned to Ghana after completing a one-week trial with Turkish side Goztepe.The 17-year-old is now back with Medeama and available for selection ahead of Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League top-of-the-table clash against Bibiani Gold Stars.Taylor was spotted at Goztepeâ??s training base in Izmir earlier this week as he explored a potential move to Europe. The opportunity comes after a strong debut season with Medeama, where he has quickly

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has praised Kobbie Mainoo following the midfielderâ??s new long-term contract.Wilcox described the 21-year-old as one of the most naturally gifted young players in the game and a key part of the clubâ??s future.â??Kobbie is one of the most naturally gifted young footballers in the world,â? Wilcox said.â??His technical ability, dedicated professionalism and humble personality make him the perfect role model for our

Former Ghana defender Daniel Opare has backed the Black Stars to go through the 2026 World Cup group stages.Ghana are paired in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Panama at the biggest soccer mundial.The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23, and wrapping up their group matches against Croatia on June 27.In an interview with JoySports, the former Real Madrid star asserted he expects the West Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously endorsed Gianni Infantino for re-election as president of FIFA for the 2027-2031 term.The decision was reached during a meeting of CAF Member Associations held on April 29, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, under the leadership of CAF president Patrice Motsepe.CAF confirmed that all 54 member associations agreed to support Infantino ahead of the next FIFA Congress, underlining Africaâ??s strong and unified position within

Former Ghana international Daniel Opare has urged stability and continuity in Black Stars squad selection for success as the team gears up for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The former Real Madrid defender in an interview with JoySports asserted that while Black Stars can boast of immense individual talent, the lack of continuity in squad selection has hindered the development of a strong and cohesive unit.â??We

Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can still cause a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the teamâ??s unconvincing form.The four-time African champions will come up against England, Croatia and Panama in Group L ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.However, a run of four successive defeats led to the dismissal of Otto Addo and the appointment of former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz,

Former Ghana international Daniel Opare insists the Black Stars lack a cohesive team despite abundance of talent within the squad.The West African football heavyweights are gearing up for their fifth World Cup tournament, after securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots for the global showpiece.Ghana are paired in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Panama at the biggest soccer mundial.Speaking in an interview with JoySports, the former Black Stars

Former Ghana international Albert Adomah has called on the Black Stars to sharpen both their physical readiness and mental toughness as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the global tournament and have been placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking to 3Sports, Adomah stressed that Ghanaâ??s prospects of progressing to the knockout stage will hinge on more than technical ability,

Former Ghana international Albert Adomah has cautioned the Black Stars to brace themselves for a challenging group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while expressing confidence that the team can progress to the knockout stage.Ghana, four-time African champions and making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking to 3Sports, the former Aston Villa forward acknowledged the difficulty of the assignment but urged

Belgian tactician Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down as head coach of the Mali national team, bringing an end to his two-year tenure in charge. The 53-year-old confirmed his decision on Wednesday through a message on Instagram, as he expressed gratitude to everyone involved during his time with the team. â??I would like to thank my players, staff, the FEMAFOOT, the government, the media and, naturally, the fans for the fantastic two years we had together in Mali,â?

AZ Alkmaar shot-stopper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro has been ranked as the fourth best young goalkeeper in the world, according to the latest rankings released by the CIES Football Observatory on April 29, 2026.The 21-year-old, who turns 22 on July 2, is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in his position. Only Mike Penders (on loan from Chelsea at RC Strasbourg), Jonas Urbig of Bayern Munich, and Robin Risser of RC Lens were placed ahead of him.Owusu-Oduro, who is

Medeama SC president Moses Armah Parker has issued a strong statement of intent ahead of his side's crucial Ghana Premier League clash with Bibiani Gold Stars, making it clear that the defending champions are fully focused on securing victory."Medeama SC are going all out; weâ??re fully focused on the Gold Stars game," Parker declared, underlining the team's commitment and determination to get a positive result.His remarks reflect a sense of urgency and ambition

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu has stirred anticipation ahead of his sideâ??s crucial Ghana Premier League encounter with Medeama SC, posting a bold and symbolic message on his official Facebook page."Craving for something sweet again!" Adu wrote, a short but powerful statement that has since sparked conversations among fans and followers of the club.The message, though brief, carries deeper meaning. It signals a strong desire for victory against

Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah has reached double figures in assists in the Saudi Pro League after providing two more in Al Qadsiah's emphatic 4-0 win over Al Riyadh on Wednesday.The 21-year-old now has 10 assists for the season, placing him third in the league's assist chart behind only João Félix (11) and Kostas Fortounis (11). He has also added three goals to his name this campaign.Baah was instrumental in the away victory, setting up Abdullah Al Salem

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has indicated that his side will fight to ensure victory in their Ghana Premier League fixture against Eleven Wonders.  Speaking in a pre-match interview, Amissah argued that the upcoming league match will be tough, although the opponent currently sits at the bottom of the league table.  He believes the match is important for his side and has urged his players not to leave anything to chance on the matchday to ensure they claim

Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah stole the show as Al Qadsiah swept aside Al Riyadh 4-0 in the Saudi Pro League, setting up two goals in a dominant away performance.His creativity from the right flank repeatedly stretched the hosts and ensured Al Qadsiahâ??s attacking superiority was reflected on the scoreboard.Baahâ??s first decisive moment arrived early, when he teed up Abdullah Al Salem in the seventh minute for the opener after a slick move that cut through Al Riyadhâ??s

Bechem United defender Samuel Atugba has assured supporters that the team is ready for their Ghana Premier League clash against Eleven Wonders.  The Hunters will face the relegated side on Friday, May 1, in a Week 31 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.  Speaking in a pre-match interview, Samuel Atugba indicated that Bechem United have had enough time to prepare for the clash, adding that players must fight on the matchday to secure all three points. â??We

Yussif Chibsah believes he is capable of leading Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko as the Chief Executive Officer of the club. The position became vacant following the end of the Nana Apinkrah-led interim management committee.The Porcupine Warriors are in a hunt for a new leadership, with the former captain of the club tipped as one of the favourites to take over.Chibsah, who currently works with the Professional Players Association of Ghana, led an entourage to the funeral of late