Tariq Lamptey feels relieved after Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Newcastle United to advance in the English FA Cup despite seeing red in the final minutes of regulation time. The Ghana international was sent off after a foul on Danny Murphy in the 89th minute, his second yellow of the game. Although, Newcastle United scored from the resulting freekick, Fabian Schar's goal was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee check.The game was forced into extra time after a

Danny Welbeck has praised his Ghanaian parents after inheriting their 'good genes' which has kept him going at 34, as he ages like fine wine in the sport. The English-born Ghanaian has been colossal for the Seagulls under Fabian Hurzeler, scoring the winner in the FA Cup fifth round against Newcastle United at St Mary's.The former Manchester United forward lobbed the ball over Martin Dubravka in extra time to hand the visitors victory in extra time. Alexander Isak

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfred Schaeffer has assured that he is keen on doing his best to ensure the national teamâ??s performance improves.Speaking to the media team of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the experienced tactician stressed that he will work closely with coach Otto Addo and all the national team players to make this happen.He has urged players to feel a sense of pride when given the chance to play for the Black Stars.â??I know we are not very happy

Black Queens and Bay FC star Princess Marfo met Grammy award winner and new partner of MLS outfit San Diego FC ahead of their first home game against St Louis. Marfo, who returned to the United States few days ago after the Black Queens' international friendly against Morocco, made sure she was around to witness San Diego's historic moment.The game between San Diego and St Louis ended in a barren draw but the euphoric atmosphere made up for their first-ever home game

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfred Schaeffer has stressed the importance of going into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with confidence and a winning mentality.According to him, Ghana needs to pick crucial points from the games against Chad and Madagascar to improve chances of qualifying for the mundial next year.â??We have to go to the next two matches with confidence, with a winning mentality. The players have to know when they come here and he go back to the club he is

Ghana must enter the next phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a winning mentality, according to Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schafer.The veteran German coach believes that confidence will be crucial when the Black Stars take on Chad and Madagascar in their upcoming qualifiers."We must go into the next two games knowing we can win. A strong mindset makes all the difference," Schafer said.Since his appointment in January 2025, Schäfer has been working

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has candidly admitted that the Black Stars' captaincy woes have been a recurring nightmare for the team, sparking unnecessary controversies and uncertainty.In a recent interview with Connect 97.1 FM, Oduro Sarfo acknowledged that past leadership teams have struggled to manage captaincy changes seamlessly, leading to tensions among players and fans.He emphasized that the captaincy decisions, largely

Winfried Schafer has revealed that he was surprised when Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku approached him for the Black Stars technical advisor role.The German coach was appointed in January to help strengthen the Black Stars following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking to ghanafa.org, Schäfer recounted his first meeting with Okraku in Manchester."I wanted to understand his vision for Ghanaian football. It was a very

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schafer has urged Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive as the national team rebuilds following their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification failure.Acknowledging the frustration among fans, Schafer pleaded for unity.â??I know many are unhappy that Ghana missed the (AFCON), but we must stay together. The support of the fans is crucial,â? he said.Schaeffer is focused on instilling a sense of pride and hunger among players.â??Whether

Black Stars left-back Ebenezer Annan has once again caught the attention of Serbian media and football fans, earning an interview in the sports newspaper Red-White World.Annanâ??s performances in the Serbian SuperLiga have been widely praised, with football pundits recognizing his impact.In his debut season (2023), he was voted the leagueâ??s best left-back while on loan at Novi Pazar from Bologna.The 22-year-old joined Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) last

Winfried Schafer has assured Black Stars players of full support as they navigate club versus country challenges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The German tactician acknowledged the difficulties national teams face in securing players for international duty, citing his experience as Jamaicaâ??s coach.â??Clubs worry about their players going away for weeks, but we must reassure them that Ghana provides top facilities and care,â? he said.Schafer praised head

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schafer has emphasised the need for teamwork over individual brilliance as Ghana targets a return to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Drawing from his vast experience, Schafer pointed to Argentinaâ??s 2022 World Cup triumph, explaining how Lionel Messi thrived due to a team-first approach.â??The best teams win, not the best players. Look at Argentina in Qatarâ??they played for each other and for Messi,â? he noted.Schafer stressed that Ghanaâ??s

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schafer is determined to help Ghana secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasising teamwork, discipline, and a winning mentality.The 74-year-old, appointed in January, brings vast experience, having led Cameroon to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2002.Speaking to ghanafa.org, Schaeffer stressed the importance of unity within the squad, stating, "Not the best players win matches, but the best teams do."He acknowledged Ghanaâ??s

Ghana's National U-16 Women's National team are in Malta for a UEFA International Development Tournament, set to kick off between March 3-9, 2025, at the Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali - Attard.A contingent of 20 players, including two goalkeepers and 18 outfield players, accompanied by seven officials, departed Ghana late Sunday evening.The team, being prepared to become the next Black Maidens, arrived in Malta ahead of the four-nation tournament today.Participating

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has openly admitted that the Black Stars have struggled with captaincy issues, leading to unnecessary controversies and uncertainty within the team.In an interview with Connect 97.1 FM, Oduro Sarfo acknowledged that past leadership teams have failed to manage captaincy changes effectively, resulting in tensions among players and fans."Captaincy issues have genuinely brought so many bad times for the

Hearts of Oakâ??s female team, Oak FC, maintained their grip on the Greater Accra Womenâ??s Division One League Zone 1 after securing a hard-fought 3-2 away victory over Cafix Ladies FC on Match Day 13.Oak FC showed resilience and attacking strength to overcome their opponents, keeping their title charge on track. They now sit comfortably at the top with 36 points, having scored 78 goals and conceded just 11 this season.In Zone B, Sissamba Ladies FC continued their dominant

Nations FC defender Christopher Nettey has made a startling revelation that some Ghana Premier League players deliberately get yellow cards to avoid playing at certain venues due to safety concerns and intimidation.In an interview with 3Sports, Nettey disclosed that some players fake injuries or pick up cards to escape fixtures at venues with a history of violence."A policeman once told me he wasnâ??t ready to work on a particular day, meaning if I got attacked, I could

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has admonished members of the Black Stars technical team to work together to ensure Ghana qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Minister made the admonishing on Monday, March 3, when the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, called on him with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach Desmond Ofei, and technical director Winfried Schafer.At the meeting, Kofi Adams called for an all hands on

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has no influence on player selection for the national teams, U19 Head Coach Karim Zito has said.Zito, who has long-standing working relationship with the outstanding Ghana FA capo, has reiterated his approach to player call-up.The Dreams FC gaffer has rejected claims of external meddling in player selection, insisting the GFA boss steers clear of such issues."I can swear to you that sometimes Kurt doesnâ??t

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S. Okraku, has called on the Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams.The visit to the office of the Minister on Monday, March 3, saw President Kurt Okraku introducing the technical team of the Black Stars to the Minister.Members of the technical team present at the meeting included head coach Otto Addo, the technical Director, Mr. Winfried Schafer and Assistant Coach Desmond Ofei.The Ghana FA capo