Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey has been ruled out of Ghanaâ??s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after Fiorentina confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee and will be sidelined for six months.The 24-year-old picked up the injury during Fiorentinaâ??s Serie A clash against Como at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Sunday. Making his first start since joining the Viola in the summer, Lampteyâ??s night ended in disappointment after

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the dates and venues for the Black Starsâ?? final two fixtures in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The Black Stars will then wrap up their qualifying campaign on home soil against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025.Otto Addoâ??s

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has organised a one-day training workshop for Division One League (DOL) Match Commissioners as part of preparations for the 2025/26 season. The programme was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, in his welcome address, commended the Commissioners for their sacrifices and commitment to the growth of domestic football. He urged them to carry forward the lessons from the workshop into the new campaign.The

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has issued a strong reminder to organisers of Sarkodieâ??s Rapperholic Homecoming concert that the Baba Yara Stadium pitch must remain strictly off-limits during the event.NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, speaking in an interview on Asempa FM, confirmed that while the stadium has been approved as the venue, the football pitch itself cannot be used under any circumstances.â??We will ensure he [Sarkodie] doesnâ??t damage the Baba

The University of Development Studies continue to impressive form at the World University Games after becoming the first African school to reach the semi-final of the competition following a thumping victory over South Korea's Kyungil University. Having reached the last eight of the tournament after topping Group C, the Ghanaian institution wasted no time in establishing their intention of advancing to the semis after Augustine Frimpong opened the scoring in the 8th minute

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has urged his old club to launch a bold move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams despite the Spaniardâ??s long-term commitment to San Mamés.The 23-year-old, who represents Spain internationally but has Ghanaian roots through his parents, signed a 10-year contract extension with Athletic last summer after Barcelona came close to triggering his release clause.That new deal raised his buy-out figure to about â?¬90 million, underlining

Communications Director of Bibiani GoldStars, Samuel Kwagyire, has revealed that former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is among the names under consideration for the clubâ??s vacant head coach position.The Miners have been without a substantive manager since parting ways with Frimpong Manso, who was dismissed following last Saturdayâ??s 2-0 defeat to Algerian side JS Kabylie in the CAF Confederation Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.Speaking in an interview, Kwagyire

Mauritian referee Milazare Patrice has been appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup penultimate qualifier between Central African Republic and Ghana.Patrice will be assisted by compatriot Cauvelet Louis Ralph Fabien (Assistant I) and Padayachy Shaji from Seychelles (Assistant II), while Arisol Noris Aaron Godfrey from Seychelles serves as the fourth official.Senegal's Gaye Fatou will be the Referee Assessor, and Kaouchi Jamal from Morocco will work as Match Commissioner.Nigeria's

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has hinted that Asante Kotoko might return to the Baba Yara Stadium for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Porcupine Warriors were forced to play their home games at the Accra Sports Stadium since the playing surface of the Baba Yara Stadium was unfit to host international games.In the first leg of the preliminary round of games, Kotoko secured a 4-3 win against Kwara United on Sunday.However,

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has revealed that steps are being taken to acquire pitch covers for the countryâ??s major sports facilities.Several national stadia have recently been deemed unfit to host matches, largely due to poor maintenance and the absence of protective covers for the playing surfaces.Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr Ampofo Ankrah admitted the issue had been overlooked in the past but assured that plans are now underway

Ghanaian youngster Rufai Mohammed is fast becoming one of the standout names in the Swedish Allsvenskan, earning plaudits for his commanding performances at the heart of IFK Värnamoâ??s defense.The 19-year-old, A product of Inter Allies FC who joined Värnamo on loan from IF Elfsborg at the start of the 2024/25 season, has quickly adapted to European football, displaying composure, strength, and all the qualities of a modern defender.Since making his debut ironically against

Ghanaian officials Selorm Yao Bless and Theophilus Aberenga Akugree have been appointed to oversee the WAFU B U-17 AFCON qualifying match between Benin and Nigeria, scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Yamoussoukro, Côte dâ??Ivoire.Yao Bless will serve as the centre referee, with compatriot Aberenga Akugree assigned as Assistant Referee 1. Togoâ??s Mifitahou Amidou will act as Assistant Referee 2, while Nigerâ??s Zouwaira Souley Sani Souley has been named