Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have stepped up preparations for the first leg of their tie against Nigerian outfit Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Porcupine Warriors on Thursday, September 18, had an intensified training session at the Accra Sports Stadium, with head coach Karim Zito working on the game plan with his players.The experienced coach is aware that the upcoming clash will be tough, but is confident his team has what it takes to secure victory.ð??¸ Preps

Ragnar Acheâ??s patience and persistence are shaping his time at FC Koln.The German-Ghanaian striker has not yet made his first start for the club, but his presence from the bench has already made an impression. At 27, Ache knows his chance will come, and for now, he is focused on contributing whenever he steps onto the pitch.Coach Lukas Kwasniok values the forwardâ??s unique approach in the air."The amazing thing about him is that he doesn't head the ball blindly.

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, is determined to lead the team to win the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title. The coach and his team impressed in the 2024/25 campaign, finishing second and just three points behind league champions Bibiani Gold Stars.Reflecting on his teamâ??s performance last season, Bashir Hayford has noted that failing to win many away matches affected their chance of clinching the title.He insists that in the new season, his team will fight

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has come under fire from journalist Alex Crook over his handling of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.Speaking on air, Crook described the situation as â??infuriatingâ? and accused the club of failing to nurture one of its brightest academy graduates.Mainoo, who was born in England to Ghanaian parents, emerged as one of Unitedâ??s standout performers last season.He produced a man-of-the-match display in the 2024 FA Cup final and impressed

Chelsea have confirmed that teenage defender Genesis Antwi has committed his future to the club by signing a three-year contract with an option for a further two seasons.The 18-year-old, who has been on the Bluesâ?? books since the under-12 level, has been rewarded for his progress through the academy with an extended deal that strengthens his ties to Stamford Bridge.Antwi, who represents Sweden at under-19 level but has Ghanaian heritage, is regarded as one of the most promising

Ghana's U17 national team, the Black Starlets, have intensified their final preparations in Yamoussoukro ahead of their WAFU Zone B Championship opening match against Togo on Saturday.The team conducted their second training session on Thursday under the guidance of head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, focusing on tactical refinement and team cohesion.The session saw players working at high intensity as they sharpened set-piece routines, defensive organization, and attacking

Tariq Lamptey has shared his admiration for Brazil and Barcelona legend Dani Alves. The Ghana international disclosed during his unveiling at Fiorentina that he takes inspiration from the 42-year-old.Alves remains one of the most decorated footballers in the world and arguably the best right-back to ever play the game."I draw inspiration from Dani Alves," he said  while also adding Alves' ex-teammate Ronaldinho is his idol. " I grew up watching him but

Karela United midfielder Mohammed Asigre Sulemana is representing the University for Development Studies (UDS) at the ongoing World University Games in China, highlighting his ability to balance professional football with academics.The 22-year-old has been a consistent figure in the Ghana Premier League since breaking into Karelaâ??s first team from Steadfast FC. Known for his tireless work rate and discipline in midfield, Sulemana has also been pursuing his education at UDS,

Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey has been presented to fans of Fiorentina following his summer move. The 25-year-old joined La Viola on transfer deadline day from English side Brighton and Hove Albion on a four-year deal.However, his presentation had to be postponed due to the international break, allowing him to join the Black Stars for the games against Chad and Mali early in September.Even though he made his debut for the club after coming on late in the second half of the match

Dreams FC coach Winfred Dormon believes his team will be ready to face the might of Hearts of Oak ahead of their matchday 2 encounter in the Ghana Premier League at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Park. The Still Believe lads got off to a losing start in the Premier League after suffering defeat at Kpando against Heart of Lions while Hearts of Oak laboured to a goalless draw against newcomers Hohoe United.Dormon, a former player of Hearts of Oak, was in charged of Dreams when the two

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has paid a visit to Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini following his recent ankle surgery.Fuseini, who plays for Belgian champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, picked up the injury earlier this season and has since been sidelined.The setback came after he impressed for Ghana, scoring in the Unity Cup against Trinidad & Tobago in May, underlining his growing influence for the national team.The injury ruled him out of Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the list of referees and other officials for matchday 2 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The round of fixtures begins on Friday, September 19, with Medeama SC hosting Vision FC at the TNA Stadium. Daniel Laryea will take charge of that clash, assisted by Roland Addy and Emmanuel Dolagbonu, with Hassim Yakubu as the fourth referee.On Saturday, Hohoe United face Young Apostles at the Hohoe Sports

Black Princesses have left Accra for Tunisia to honour the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifying clash against the Tunisian U-20 womenâ??s national team.The opening leg is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Tayeb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax, with the return fixture set for Sunday, September 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Ghana will aim to secure a favourable result away from home as they push towards their eighth consecutive qualification for

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has visited the Black Princesses at their camp in Accra to motivate the team ahead of their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia.The Black Princesses will face Tunisia in the first leg on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Tayeb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax.Speaking to the players, Okraku praised their consistency and dominance on the continent, noting that the Princesses remain Ghanaâ??s most reliable national

English-born Ghanaian midfielder Rafiq Lamptey has expressed excitement after inking a long-term deal at Championship side Millwall FC. The 19-year-old signed a new deal at the Den on Wednesday after impressing the technical team of the first team following an outstanding run with the youth team.Lamptey, the younger brother of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey, was promoted to the senior team this season after a successful pre-season. He is expected to enjoy minutes in the Championship

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has declared that the playing body will give everything possible to secure qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions got their qualifiers back on track with a 1-0 win against Mali after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Chad in the Matchday 7 and 8 games in the September international window.With Ghana sitting at the top of Group I with 19 points, Otto Addo and his charges will need a win to seal their qualification

Ghanaian midfielder Richmond Lamptey has shared his excitement after completing his move to Libyan club El Ettihad Al Misraty. The former Asante Kotoko captain signed a deal to join El Ettihad after leaving Rwandan giants APR FC.Lamptey arrived in Libya on Tuesday and had his medical on Wednesday. The 28-year-old finalised the necessary formalities before putting pen to paper to complete the move.Following his signing, he posted: "New home, new season. Let's go."The

Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has added the Goal of the Month accolade to his Player of the Month award to make it a double at AFC Bournemouth in August. The 25-year-old received the most votes from fans of Bournemouth to emerge winner of the Goal of the Month for his sensational solo strike against Liverpool.The Ghanaian, who netted a brace on the opening night of the season against the Reds, saw his second against the Merseyside outfit win the award after he drove through Liverpool's

Midfielder Kwasi Sibo has described his inclusion in Black Stars' squad as a blessing. The Real Oviedo midfield enforcer earned a debut call-up to the senior national team in the Matchday 8 game in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Sibo was paired with Thomas Partey in midfield for the game against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium after Elisha Owusu was suspended for the game.Reflecting on his debut performance, the 25-year-old describes his debut call-up as a blessing.â??Being

Ghana international Mohammed Salisu will not be available when AS Monaco take on Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League clash.The French Ligue 1 outfit travels to Belgium without the Black Stars defender due to a minor niggle injury he is currently carrying. However, Monaco will have to negotiate for points in the crucial away fixture without the Ghanaian marksman.Salisu started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit cruised to an important 2-1 away win over AJ Auxerre.