Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has credited James Kwesi Appiahâ??s leadership and experience as key reasons for Sudanâ??s successful qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Sudan secured their spot in the tournament by holding Ghana to a 0-0 draw in the first leg and then winning 2-0 in the second leg.This result placed them second in their group behind Angola, while Ghana and Niger failed to qualify.Kwesi Appiah, a former Ghana captain and coach,

Former Ghana Premier League (GPL) Golden Boot winner Abednego Tetteh has announced his retirement from football while at Heart of Lions, following his strong criticism of the leagueâ??s management.Tetteh, who previously starred for Bibiani Gold Stars, recently sparked controversy by calling for the cancellation of the 2024/25 GPL season, accusing the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of mismanaging the competition.His remarks came after the league was temporarily suspended due

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council Member Frederick Acheampong has expressed openness to Andre Ayew returning to the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, citing his recent form in France.Speaking to Asempa FM, Acheampong emphasised Ayewâ??s consistent performances for Ligue 1 side Le Havre, where he has emerged as Ghanaâ??s top scorer in the French league with four goals in 17 appearances.â??Ayew is one of the Black Stars' most committed

Former Ghana football star Prince Opoku Bismark Polley Sampene is calling on the government to take urgent action to secure sponsorship for the Ghana Premier League.He believes that the government's investment in Ghana football is crucial in helping the sport regain its status."Ghanaians love football so I urge the government to make massive investment in our game and also help in seeking for sponsorship for our league. By so doing the clubs will get the financial muscle

A two-day FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme for Ghana Premier League Clubs opened at the Technical Centre of the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. welcomed participants to the workshop, which has attracted top Premier League Executives at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram.He emphasized the importance of the programme for the growth and professionalisation of Premier League

â?Former Ghana captain and coach Kwesi Appiah has urged the Black Stars technical team to resolve the lingering captaincy issue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Appiah, now the head coach of Sudan, emphasized the importance of unity within the squad, stressing that resolving the captaincy conundrum is crucial in fostering a united front within the team."I am hoping that what I have heard is true, that theyâ??re trying to sort out the captaincy issue. If there

Assistant coach of Sudanâ??s national football team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has explained that while a coach is in charge of how the team plays, the final outcome of a match is not solely dependent on him.Osei-Fosu highlighted the importance of a well-balanced team in both defence and attack to increase the likelihood of securing victories.Osei-Fosu, who has been instrumental alongside head coach Kwesi Appiah in leading Sudan to notable successes, including qualifying for the 2025

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong has commended André Ayew for his dedication to the Black Stars.He is making these remarks amid ongoing debates about the Le Havre attackerâ??s possible return to the national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ayew has not played for the Black Stars since March 2024, with no players stepping up to fill the void left by his absence.Speaking to Akoma FM, Acheampong acknowledged Ayewâ??s

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Member Frederick Acheampong is open to the potential return of André Ayew to the Black Stars for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.The Black Stars will host Chad in Accra on March 21 and play away to Madagascar in Morocco on March 24, respectively.In an interview with Akoma FM, Acheampong highlighted Ayewâ??s commitment to the national team as one of the reasons heâ??s open to his return.â??Ayew

Kotoko remain confident of hosting Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium for their upcoming Ghana Premier League (GPL) fixture, despite the venue having been deemed unfit by the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Club Licensing Board.Ghanasoccernet revealed that Baba Yara Stadium is among five venues allegedly rejected ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption from March 7 to 10, 2025. However, Kotoko insist they have not received any official communication regarding the matter.â??We

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed a nine-day training tour in Senegal for the Black Queens as part of their preparations for the 2025  Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The tour, scheduled for the April FIFA international window, will include two friendly matches against Senegalâ??s Teranga Lionesses in Dakar.Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and his squad will use the trip to fine-tune their strategies and assess players ahead of the WAFCON, which

The U16 Women's national team of Ghana, the Black Damsels whitewashed Malta in their opening game at the UEFA International Development tournament on Tuesday morning.The games held at the Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali - Attard, saw the team exploded against their opponents, scoring the opener in the 14th minute.The hosts, Malta, levelled on the half hour mark from the spot but the Black Damsels restored their lead a minute later.It was goals galore in the second half as

Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman has reached a new milestone at Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki.The former Chelsea defender made his 100th appearance for the club in the league game against Asteras Tripolis on Sunday, March 2, 2025.Rahman lasted the entire duration as PAOK defeated Asteras 2-0 to continue their defence of the league title despite trailing leaders Olympiacos by 11 points.This season, the experienced left-back has made 22 appearances and scored five goals for PAOK

Hearts of Oak have voiced their disappointment following the Club Licensing Boardâ??s decision to reject the University of Ghana Stadium as an approved venue for the Ghana Premier League.The board cited an uneven playing surface and security concerns as reasons for the rejection, which comes ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption on March 7.The decision follows increased safety measures after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley, who was stabbed during

Ghanaian youngster Mohammed Sofo scored on his first start for New York Red Bulls in the MLS as last season's finalist defeated Nashville SC on matchday 2. Sofo needed only seven minutes to make a mark after slotting home from Eric Chupo-Moting's effort which hit the right post.New York Red Bulls, who were buoyed by the early lead, doubled their advantage 23 minutes later through Emil Forsberg.The 20-year-old was replaced by Julian Hall with 12 minutes remaining as

Technical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Schäfer, believes the senior national team can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup.After failing to book qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the four-time African champions will return to action later this month with games against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday five and six games of the qualifiers.Speaking in an interview, Schäfer said Ghana could secure qualification for the global

Ghana forward Emmanuel Boateng has expressed delight after scoring his first two goals for Turkish club Gazientep in their Superlig game against Eyupspor. Boateng, who joined Gazientep in January after leaving Saudi Pro League side Al Orobah, waited till his fifth game in the league to register his first and second strikes for the club.The former Levante forward took to social media to celebrate with his teammates after an impressive display on Monday evening."When you are

The President of Bechem United, Kingsley Owusu Achiaw, says the abrupt break of the Ghana Premier League has negatively affected elite clubs.He made these remarks after some Premier League clubs suffered elimination from the MTN FA Cup in the Round of 16 games.Speaking to the Graphic Sports, Achau acknowledged that while the break was necessary, it negatively impacted elite clubs, making them vulnerable against lower-tier sides that remained active in their respective leagues."Because

Hearts of Oak are considering three different venues after the University of Ghana Sports Stadium was rejected by the Club Licensing Manager. The Phobian Club adopted the Legon Stadium as an alternative home venue following the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium.However, ahead of the resumption of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, the Club Licensing Manager has rejected the stadium, deeming it unfit to host Premier League games.Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, the Communications

Ghana defender Abdul Mumin has been sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.The Rayo Vallecano center-back picked up the injury during a match against Sevilla, forcing him off in the 35th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.Reports in the Spanish media indicate that the 26-year-old will be out for the remainder of the campaign. Mumin has been a key figure for Vallecano this season, making 24 appearances out of 26 matches and ranking first in La