Atlanta United have smashed the Major League Soccer transfer record by signing Ivorian forward Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough for a reported fee of $22 million to $24 million, including add-ons.The 26-year-old completed his medical in London on Monday before traveling to finalize the deal with the MLS side.His transfer eclipses the previous record set earlier this month when FC Cincinnati paid $16.2 million for Kevin Denkey from Cercle Brugge.Latte Lath had been on the radar

Peter Maas, Technical Director of Dutch league side NAC Breda, has praised the technical qualities of Black Stars forward Kamal Sowah.Sowah recently joined NAC Breda on a two and a half year deal, with the option to extend by another year.Maas described Sowah as having a "dynamic attacking profile" who can play in multiple positions. He also highlighted Sowah's strength in defensive work and his aggressive style, which fits in well with the team's approach.However,

Ghanaian winger Braydon Manu has sealed a loan move to German 3.Liga side VfL Osnabrück from Dutch Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle until the end of the season.The 27-year-old, who joined Zwolle last summer on a two-year deal, has struggled for form, prompting the temporary switch in search of more game time.Confirming the deal, Osnabrück stated: "Shortly before the end of the winter transfer window, VfL Osnabrück secured the loan signing of Braydon Manu from PEC Zwolle

Canadian left-back of Liberian descent Alphonso Davies has secured his long-term future at Bayern Munich by agreeing to a new four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2030, per the Athletic.The 24-year-old, who was born in a refuge camp in Ghana, had been attracting interest from Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs as his previous deal approached its expiration in June 2025.Bayern Munich prioritized retaining Davies, and the club

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service's commitment to investigating the tragic events that occurred during Asante Kotoko's Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC.This comes after a devoted Asante Kotoko fan lost his life during the match.Dr. Dampare emphasized the need for football to be a unifying force, rather than a source of conflict."We cannot allow another life to be lost over a game meant

CAF stadium security expert Nick Owusu has voiced his disappointment over Ghanaâ??s failure to address hooliganism in football, describing the recurring incidents as avoidable.His remarks follow the tragic death of Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong during a Premier League match against Nsoatreman in Nsoatre on February 2.The incident adds to a growing list of violent episodes in Ghanaâ??s top flight, including assaults on Real Tamale United and Coach Maxwell Konadu, who was

CAF stadium security expert, Nick Owusu, has linked the rise of hooliganism in Ghanaian football to the absence of proper search procedures at match venues.Concerns over stadium violence have resurfaced following the tragic incident in Nsoatre, where Nsoatreman FCâ??s match against Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 2, was marred by violence, leading to the death of Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, also known as Pooley.Despite Nsoatreman securing a 1-0 victory, the post-match chaos

Senior Communications Manager at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Patrick Akoto, is in Cote D'voire attending a three-day West African Football Union (WAFU Zone B) Media Strategies Workshop - the first of its kind in the thriving zone.The three day workshop runs from Tuesday, February 4 to Thursday February 6, 2025, at WAFU B's new Headquarters in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan.Representatives of all the seven members of the regional body are in attendance as well as

Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, owner and financier of Elmina Sharks, has made strong allegations against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), asserting that its leadership is benefiting from FIFA funds while neglecting the needs of clubs.This statement follows the tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, a well-known supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, during a violent incident at the Nana Koramansah Park.The disturbances occurred during a Week 19 match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko

Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has called for accountability following the violent incident that led to the death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, during their match against Nsoatreman FC.The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, February 2, at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium after a brawl broke out, resulting in Pooley being stabbed to death.The match, which Kotoko lost, was overshadowed by the violence that has since sparked widespread

Ghana Premier League club Dreams FC have denounced the violent incidents that occurred during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on February 2, 2025, at the Nana Koromansah Park.The matchday 19 clash was overshadowed by a brawl involving players and staff from both teams, which escalated into clashes between fans, tragically resulting in the death of a Kotoko supporter, Francis Frimpong, also known as Pooley.In an official statement, Dreams FC expressed condolences

King Faisal Head Coach Prince Acheampong, popularly known as 'Sabuto,' has passed away after a battle with illness. He was 52 years old.Acheampong had been hospitalized for several days before succumbing to the undisclosed ailment on Tuesday afternoon. He was appointed as King Faisal's head coach in January 2025, replacing Barnabas Awuni.The football community has been shocked by the news, with Asante Kotoko expressing their sadness and offering prayers for Acheampong's

Former Asante Kotoko captain Isaac Amoako has expressed grave concerns about the impact of hooliganism on the reputation of the Ghana Premier League, stating that no corporate entity would want to invest in a football brand marred by violence.His comments follow a tragic incident at Nana Koramansah Park during a match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko, where a devoted Kotoko supporter lost their life.In an interview with Citi Sports, Amoako called on Ghanaian football stakeholders

Ignatius Baffour Awuah, a former Labour Minister and Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, will reappear in the Sunyani District Magistrate Court B on February 17, 2025, in connection with the stabbing incident during the Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko Ghana Premier League match.Baffour Awuah has been charged with "abetment to commit crime, to wit murder," under sections 20(1) and 46 of the Criminal Offenses Act 1960 (Act 29). He was granted bail of GHC 500,000 with

Nsoatreman FC owner and former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Hon. Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, along with club official Joseph Kyeremeh, has been granted bail after their arrest in connection with the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.The two, along with Agyemang Duah Owusu, were taken into custody following a violent altercation during the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at Nana Konamansah

Former Asante Kotoko captain Isaac Amoako has strongly condemned the violent incident that led to the death of a Kotoko supporter during a match against Nsoatreman FC.Amoako expressed concerns about the negative impact of hooliganism on the reputation of the Ghana Premier League."No one enjoys investing in a product that brings this kind of thing, hooliganism. Nobody wants to associate himself with those kinds of behaviours," Amoako said in an interview with Citi Sports."As

Division One League side Koforidua Semper Fi have added its voice to the campaign against hooliganism following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley, in Nsoatre.In a statement, the club emphasized the need to protect the integrity of football, stating, â??Sports is meant to unite, not divide. Hooliganism is a betrayal of the game. Say no to hooliganism.â?Pooley was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation at Nsoatreman F.C.â??s

Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has criticized the inadequate safety measures at venues for the Ghana Premier League, attributing the issues to the weak oversight of the Club Licensing Board.Ahinful's comments come in the wake of a tragic incident in which an Asante Kotoko fan was fatally stabbed during the Matchday 19 clash with Nsoatreman FC in Nsoatre on Sunday.Speaking with Sporty FM, Ahinful expressed concern over the Club Licensing Board's failure to

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong has denied reports suggesting that Nsoatreman FC has withdrawn from the Ghana Premier League. Following the violence that erupted at the Nana Kronmansah Park during the Matchday 19 fixture, a game that ended 1-0 in favour of the home side, reports emerged suggesting that the club has withdrawn from the topflight.The violence has led to the death of a staunch supporter of Kotoko, Francis Yaw

Former Black Stars forward Augustine Arhinful has criticized the poor safety measures at Ghana Premier League match venues, arguing that the persistent violence is driving fans away from the local game.Speaking to Sporty FM, Arhinful referenced the recent tragic stabbing of an Asante Kotoko fan at a league match, questioning why families would risk attending games under such conditions.â??I canâ??t blame Ghanaians who focus on the foreign leagues. If people are dying at the