Former Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor believes the Black Stars has been drawn in a manageable group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the team can navigate the fixtures successfully and advance to the knockout stages.The global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, with Ghana securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.Following the draw in Washington last year, the

Head coach of Gor Mahia Charles Kwablan Akonnor has called on Ghana coach Otto Addo to consider midfielder Enoch Morison for a Black Stars call-up following his swashbuckling performances in Kenyan top-flight.The former Asante Kotoko midfielder has been a standout performer in the Kenyan Premier League, delivering a remarkable 15 Man-of-the-Match displays in just 25 appearances.His outstanding performance has propelled Gor Mahia to the top of the league standings, accumulating 56

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has strongly criticised the decision to strip his country of the Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting the team earned the trophy on the pitch.Gueye, reacting to the controversial ruling that awarded the title to Morocco, described the decision as unfair and out of line with what transpired during the final.â??I think this decision is just ridiculous. We won the game on the pitch, not in offices, and as a Senegalese player Iâ??m proud

WAFU B President and Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku has reaffirmed his commitment to developing young referees across the region after opening a training workshop at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The workshop, which targets emerging refereeing talent, forms part of efforts to strengthen football development in West Africa. It brings together young officials, including participants from Ghanaâ??s â??Catch Them Youngâ? programme, to gain practical experience

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has outlined the strategic measures he believes were key to the Black Stars securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team had been under intense scrutiny after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 20 yearsâ??a setback that triggered widespread frustration and led to a noticeable drop in fan support at matches.However, fortunes have since shifted. Upon

Former Ghana assistant coach and current Hearts of Oak tactician, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, is in full support for the inclusion of England-born duo Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.With both players now reportedly showing renewed interest in representing Ghana, their omission from Addoâ??s 26-man squad for upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against Austria and Germany has reignited debate among fans and pundits.Despite

The 2026 Honda Football Championship officially kicked off today Tuesday 24th March and was graved by several dignitaries including the Mayor of Tamale Metro, Hon. Alhaji Abubakari Adam Takoro, who performed the ceremonial kick off alongside Francis Lew-Dibahi, Deputy Manager at Honda Motor Southern Africa. His presence underscored the importance of the championship not only to sports development but also to youth engagement and community pride within the region.Other distinguished

Day 1 of the Honda Football Championship 2026 delivered excitement, drama, and early statements as teams in Group A and Group B battled it out under the lights in a thrilling opening round of fixtures.The first game saw University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) take on the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in a tightly contested encounter. UBIDS struck first in the 22nd minute through their number 6, Wale Isaac, who calmly found the back of the net.

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has indicated that a possible return of André Ayew to the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would not be unexpected, although he emphasised that the final decision lies solely with the teamâ??s technical handlers.Ayew has been absent from the national setup since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte dâ??Ivoire, where Ghana exited at the group stage. His continued exclusion has fueled debate, particularly after his

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has clarified the circumstances surrounding the withdrawals of Iñaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante from the Black Stars' friendlies against Austria and Germany.The two attackers had to pull out of Otto Addo's squad due to fitness issues.Asante Twum explains that the decision was made collaboratively by the medical and technical teams.Speaking to Citi Sports, Asante Twum detailed the process

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has outlined the process that led to Iñaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante being ruled out of the Black Stars' friendlies against Austria and Germany, explaining how the withdrawals were handled.Speaking to Citi Sports, Asante Twum revealed that both clubs contacted Ghana's medical department shortly after their respective league matches on Sunday."So this is normal. Once the squad is

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has outlined the Black Stars' training schedule ahead of Friday's friendly against Austria, explaining the limited preparation time that influenced Otto Addo's squad decisions.Speaking after Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer's late arrival in Vienna, Asante Twum detailed the team's schedule as they finalise preparations for the first of two crucial pre-World Cup friendlies."We

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified why Black Stars head coach Otto Addo decided to call up only one replacement despite losing two forwards to injury ahead of the friendlies against Austria and Germany.Iñaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante were both ruled out after sustaining injuries over the weekend, leaving Ghana with a gap in attack. Instead of bringing in two replacements, Addo opted to add only Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer to the squad.GFA Communications

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed disappointment after being forced to withdraw from Ghanaâ??s squad for the March international window due to injury.The Coventry City striker was ruled out after picking up a knock in his clubâ??s recent fixture, preventing him from joining the team in Austria for friendlies against Austria and Germany.Reacting to the setback, Thomas-Asante admitted missing out on national team duty was difficult.â??Itâ??s frustrating

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has downplayed concerns over the absence of Inaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante for the Black Stars' upcoming friendlies against Austria and Germany, insisting the squad have more than enough attacking firepower.Both forwards were ruled out after sustaining injuries during their respective league matches over the weekend, forcing Otto Addo to make late adjustments to his squad.However, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum believes

Ghana FA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum believes Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorfferâ??s background in German football could prove crucial as Ghana prepare for friendlies against Austria and Germany.The Hamburg forward, who received a late call-up to the squad, is seen as a player familiar with the style and demands of both opponents.â??He is not new to the two teams we are playing. Most of these Austrian players play in Germany, and we will also play against Germany,

Ghana FA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has praised Antoine Semenyoâ??s development, describing the forward as one of Ghanaâ??s top players following his recent success at club level.Semenyo joined the Black Stars camp in Vienna after helping Manchester City secure a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, marking the first major trophy of his career.Reflecting on his progress, Asante Twum said the decision to bring Semenyo into the national team years ago

â??French-Ghanaian forward Godson Kyeremeh came off the bench to score a stoppage-time header, but Le Havreâ??s late push fell short in a 3â??2 defeat away to Paris FC in Ligue 1.Ciro Immobileâ??s opener and an Ayumu Seko own goal had the hosts 2â??0 up by the 33rd minute, leaving Le Havre with a mountain to climb at Stade Jean Bouin.Rassoul Ndiaye gave the visitors hope just after the hour with a well-placed header from Sofiane Boufalâ??s cross to make it 2â??1.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has praised the qualities of Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer following his late call-up to the Black Stars squad for the friendlies against Austria and Germany.Konigsdorffer was drafted in as a replacement for the injured Iñaki Williams and Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Asante Twum believes the Hamburg forward's versatility will be a valuable asset for Otto Addo."He brings a different variety of skill

Twenty out of 25 astroturf projects initiated by the GNPC Foundation since 2019 have been completed, with five facilities still outstanding amid concerns over delays and funding constraints.The issue came under scrutiny when officials of the GNPC Foundation, alongside Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, appeared before Parliamentâ??s Assurance Committee on March 24, 2026, to provide an update on the projects.A representative of the foundation confirmed that while progress has