There has been a violent incident in the Division One League amid advocacy to put an end to hooliganism.Suspected fans of True Democracy FC have attacked the team bus of Attram Devisser following their league match.The incident which occurred on Friday, February 28, saw the fans ambushing and pelting stones at the team bus of Attram Devisser, causing damage and injury to players and team officials in the process.The condemnable incident happened after True Democracy suffered a 1-0
In a thrilling Danish Superligaen encounter on February 26, 2025, at Aalborg Portland Park, Nordsjælland edged out AaB 2-1, despite a valiant late effort from German-Ghanaian forward Aaron Seydel.The match began with Nordsjælland seizing control, and their persistence paid off in the 50th minute when Benjamin Nygren unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, finding the bottom right corner to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.AaB struggled to break down Nordsjælland's
Ghana striker Inaki Williams is hopeful that his younger brother, Nico Williams, will maintain his impressive form in the remainder of the 2024/25 football season.Nico Williams, 22, has hit top form in the last three matches he has played for La Liga side Athletic Club, scoring three times and providing two assist.Due to his resurgence, he has been re-linked with a potential transfer to some of Europeâ??s top clubs in the next summer transfer window.Heading into crucial games
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is confident that interventions made to strengthen the technical team of the Black Stars will yield results in the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Last month, the Ghana FA revamped the Technical team of the Stars after a thorough review of the performance of the national team during the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The decision saw the Ghana FA appointing experienced German
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahamaâ??s call for every budget of the Black Stars to be made public.Delivering his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, the President stressed that from henceforth, all spending on the various national teams must be made public.â??There will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on the national teams. The budgets presented by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has fired back at President John Mahamaâ??s call for full transparency on government spending on the Black Stars, insisting that the Ministry of Youth and Sports, not the GFA, is responsible for financial accountability.Speaking to Connect FM, Oduro Sarfo stated that the President may have been misled on how national team finances are handled, stressing that the GFA only prepares budgets but does not manage
Libyan referee Ahmed Abdulrazg has been appointed to officiate Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Chad.The crucial Group I encounter will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana's capital on Friday, March 21 at 7 pm local time.Abdulrazg will be assisted by his compatriots Amsaaed Attia M. Essa (Assistant Referee I), Munji Alayat (Assistant Referee II), and Muhammad Saad Elmabrouk Elmabrouk (Fourth Official).Togoâ??s Kokou Djaoupe has been named as
Senegalese referee SY Issa has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Madagascar.The crucial Group I encounter is set to take place at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima in Morocco on Monday, March 24 after Madagascar failed to submit an approved home venue.Issa, an experienced referee, has officiated several international matches, including World Cup qualifiers and Africa Cup of Nations fixtures.He
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified that the government does not pay the salaries of the assistant coaches and backroom staff of the Black Stars.According to Henry Asante Twum, the GFAâ??s Communications Director, the state only covers the wages of head coach Otto Addo, while the association funds the rest of the technical team.Twum made these remarks in response to concerns about why the GFA did not consult the government before appointing additional backroom
Athletic Bilbao forward, Iñaki Williams, has come to the defense of his younger brother, Nico Williams, amidst critiques of Nico's performance this season.Speculations have suggested that Nico's perceived inconsistency stems from his decision to decline a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer.Last season, Nico scored eight goals and provided 16 assists from 37 games but this season he has six goals and seven assists after 32 games.Addressing these claims, Iñaki emphasized
Former Black Stars defender Sam Johnson has lashed out at Ghanaian players who express concerns about injuries and lack of support when representing the national team.Johnson's comments come after Ghana's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years.Johnson criticized the players for not giving their best when representing Ghana. "For me personally, I know what they can do, but they don't do it. They don't show
Promising Argentine midfielder, Claudio Echeverri, has officially joined Manchester City and expressed admiration for his new teammate, Jérémy Doku.Echeverri, who signed with the club in January 2024, spent the past 13 months on loan at River Plate before making his move to the City Football Academy.His impressive performance in the recent South American U20 Championship, where he netted six goals, has garnered attention.In discussing his new teammates, Echeverri highlighted
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has strongly criticized ex-England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Carragher, now a Sky Sports pundit, sparked outrage while discussing Mohamed Salahâ??s chances of winning the Ballon dâ??Or. The 47-year-old claimed AFCON is not one of footballâ??s major tournamentsâ??a statement that has been widely condemned.Pinnick, who is
Former Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah has hailed Asamoah Gyan's exceptional character, stating that it's a rare quality that's difficult to replicate.Appiah played alongside Gyan at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and understands why finding a suitable replacement has been challenging.Appiah described Gyan's calibre and quality as "not produced that often." He acknowledged that Ghana has promising attackers like Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo,
Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has expressed his confidence in his younger brother, Nico Williams, to maintain his current form despite facing criticism for his recent performances.Nico has been under scrutiny after declining a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer.Iñaki emphasized the challenges Nico has faced, highlighting the difficulties young athletes encounter when making pivotal career choices under public scrutiny."Everything that happened to him wasn't
Manchester City winger, Jérémy Doku, has emphasized the need for the team's emerging talents to maintain their distinct playing styles, especially in light of Kevin De Bruyne's reduced involvement this season.De Bruyne, a pivotal figure in City's midfield, has seen limited action recently and is approaching the end of his contract this summer.Doku, a 22-year-old Belgian international of Ghanaian descent, acknowledged De Bruyne's enduring impact on the squad."Kevin,
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has strongly condemned ex-England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher's remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Carragher sparked outrage by claiming AFCON is not one of football's major tournaments.Pinnick, also an Executive Council member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), labeled Carragher's comments as "myopic" and emphasized AFCON's growing global stature."I
Former Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah is pinning his hopes on Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo to lead the Black Stars to success. Appiah believes the duo has the potential to fill the void left by legendary striker Asamoah Gyan.Appiah acknowledged that replacing Gyan, Ghana's all-time top scorer, is a tough task. "It's a very tough task to replace someone of his calibre and quality. That type of striker and character is not produced that often."However, Appiah
Dutch-born Ghanaian goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro was the hero for AZ Alkmaar as they defeated Heracles Almelo to reach the final of the Dutch Cup. After a 2-2 draw in regulation time, the 20-year-old shot-stopper saved two penalties as AZ defeated Heracles Almelo 4-3 to progress to the final of the competition.Owusu-Oduro was in phenomenal form form the visitors throughout the game, denying Heracles victory in front of their fans.Fellow Dutch-Ghanaian Ernest Poku opened
Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has called for patience with his younger brother, Nico Williams, who has faced criticism for his recent performances. Nico's decision to decline a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer has been cited as a possible reason for his perceived inconsistency.Iñaki emphasised the challenges Nico has faced, highlighting the difficulties young athletes encounter when making pivotal career choices under public scrutiny."Everything that
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