Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare says he is unfazed by the prospect of facing some of the worldâ??s most feared forwards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting confidence and self-belief will guide his performances on footballâ??s biggest stage.Since making his international debut in March 2025, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has quickly established himself as Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper and is widely expected to retain his place heading into the tournament.Ghana

Antoine Semenyo has suggested that Chelsea provided Manchester City with a sterner test than Arsenal did in their Carabao Cup final meeting earlier in the season, despite City edging the Blues 1-0 at Wembley in the FA Cup.The Ghana forward was at the heart of the contest on Saturday as City battled through a tightly contested semi-final-style clash at Wembley Stadium, eventually sealing victory with a 72nd-minute moment of quality. Semenyo latched onto a square pass from Erling

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has delivered a stark reminder to his players that ambition alone will not be enough as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The four-time African champions are set to make their fifth appearance on footballâ??s biggest stage when the tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast,

Ghanaâ??s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has suggested that a recall for veteran forward Andre Ayew to the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup would not be a misplaced decision, as debate intensifies over the Black Starsâ?? final squad selection.Ayew, who previously played for West Ham United and Olympique Marseille, has been absent from the national setup since Ghanaâ??s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has no doubt seeing Andre Ayew make Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup.The 36-year-old has been out of the senior national team after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast, where the team suffered group phase elimination under his leadership.With Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz set to name his final squad for the tournament on June 1, the Buem MP expressed that even players older than Ayew

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City have joined the race to sign Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. The promising winger is considered very likely to leave Leicester City this summer following the club's relegation to League One.Issahaku is seen as the team's most valuable player, and obtaining a significant transfer fee for him early in the transfer window could offer Leicester some financial relief.Despite earlier links to Turkey, Coventry

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwideAntoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game to help Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the English FA Cup final on Saturday.Inaki Williams was on target for Athletic Bilbao in their final home game of the season as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at San Mames on Sunday in La Liga.Benjamin Acquah scored a brace

Inaki Williams was on target for Athletic Bilbao in their final home game of the season as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at San Mames on Sunday.The visitors made a blistering start to the encounter and opened the scoring after just four minutes through Swedish attacker Williot Swedberg.The youngster finished off a well-worked move after being set up by former Barcelona midfielder Ilaix Moriba.Athletic responded positively after going behind and pushed forward

Faruk Mohammedâ??s 37th-minute strike against his former club, Nations FC, secured a crucial victory for Vision FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday, May 17, 2026.Mohammed capitalised on a costly mistake by Nations FC goalkeeper Hadinu Bariu to slot home from close range in an otherwise cagey first half.The hosts came close to taking the lead early in the game but failed to make their chances count, while Vision FC continued to threaten on the counterattack.Goalkeeper

Medeama SC clinched the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title in emphatic fashion after a scintillating 5-2 demolition of Heart of Lions at a packed Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on a rain-soaked Sunday afternoon.The resounding victory sealed Medeamaâ??s second Premier League title with a game to spare, capping what has been a remarkable and absorbing campaign for the Mauve and Yellow under coach Ibrahim Tanko.Driven by an electric atmosphere and backed by thousands of jubilant supporters,

Medeama have won the Ghana Premier League title for the second time in three years after a commanding 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium on Sunday.The Tarkwa-based side secured the championship with a game to spare after closest challengers Bibiani Gold Stars suffered defeat to Dreams earlier in the day.Medeama headed into the crucial fixture knowing victory, combined with Gold Stars dropping points, would confirm them as champions once again following their first

Ghana suffered a damaging 1-0 defeat to Senegal on Sunday evening to leave their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign hanging in the balance.A second-half strike from Ibrahima Dione in the 57th minute proved decisive in Rabat as Senegal secured their first victory of the tournament despite spending part of the match with 10 men.The Black Starlets entered the crucial Group D encounter hoping to build on their 2-2 draw against Algeria in the opening round, while Senegal arrived

Karela United left it late to secure a hard-fought victory over Swedru All Blacks at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday, thanks to Zaidan Mohammedâ??s last-gasp winner.An evenly contested first half ended goalless, and it appeared the spoils would be shared before Mohammed struck deep into stoppage time to hand the hosts a dramatic victory.The â??Pride and Passionâ?? remain 8th in the league standings with 49 points following the win and will look to make it three

Aduana FC handed their top four chances a huge boost after defeating Young Apostles 3-1 to hand their regional rivals a reality check as they stir the drop.Veteran forward Bright Agyei climbed off the bench to inspire the Ogya lads after winning a penalty and scoring his sideâ??s third.Patrick Mensah netted a brace which was sandwiched by Husseine Issahâ??s consolation for Young Apostles.Following a quick start by the hosts, it did not take long before Mensah opened the scoring

Samartex boosted their hopes of finishing in the top four after edging Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.Gabriel Osei scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute to hand Samartex an important victory in their final home game of the season.The hosts headed into the match looking to respond after back-to-back defeats, while Hearts of Oak arrived aiming to continue their unbeaten run despite already being out of the title race.However, Heartsâ?? preparations

Berekum Chelsea secured their Ghana Premier League status after a crucial 2-0 away victory over relegated Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday.The important win moved Chelsea clear of the relegation battle and into mid-table with one game remaining in the season.Seidu Abubakar opened the scoring in the 21st minute to give the visitors an early advantage before Marvin Owusu sealed the victory with a second goal in the 65th minute.Chelsea produced a disciplined performance

Bechem United secured their Ghana Premier League status with an impressive 3-1 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Nana Gyeabour Park on Sunday.Heading into the penultimate game of the season knowing victory would guarantee survival, Bechem delivered a spirited performance to move clear of the relegation battle.Augustine Okrah starred against his former club with a brilliant brace, while Richard Dwamena also got on the scoresheet to hand the home side a deserved victory.Bechem made

Dreams FC boosted their hopes of securing a top-four finish with an entertaining 3-1 victory over Bibiani GoldStars in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday at the Tuba Astro Turf.The result dealt a major blow to GoldStarsâ?? title ambitions as the visitors ended the game with nine men following a dramatic encounter in the capital.Dreams made a bright start and deservedly took the lead after just 16 minutes through Suraj Seidu.The forward finished calmly after a swift attacking

Black Starlets coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has named an unchanged starting line-up for Ghanaâ??s crucial Group D clash against Senegal at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The match kicks off at 16:00 GMT as Ghana target their first win of the tournament following the 2-2 draw against Algeria.Coach Ogum has kept faith in the same side that impressed against Algeria, with goalkeeper Solomon Kwame Kesse retaining his place in goal.Captain Mujahid Osman starts at right-back

For years, Semper Fi have quietly worked towards becoming genuine promotion contenders in the Access Bank Division One League. This season, they finally showed they are no longer outsiders dreaming from a distance.Their 2-1 victory over WAFA at the McDan Sports Complex in Teshie on Friday brought the curtain down on a remarkable campaign that may ultimately be remembered as the foundation for something bigger.Semper Fi finished second in Zone III, seven points behind promoted side