Former Ghana midfielder Yussif Chibsah has urged the Black Stars to secure qualification to the 2026 World Cup tournament at all costs.The Black Stars head into the final round of the qualifying series on top of Group I, needing four points to book a spot at the mundial.Ghana will take on Central African Republic on Thursday, October 8, 2025 before hosting Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 12.Ahead of the final two games, the former Asante Kotoko star has implored the

Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku says his outfit is bent on securing maximum points against Bibiani Goldstars in the Ghana Premier League.In a high-stake clash on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Porcupine Warriors will play host to the Miners in an outstanding Premier League clash, with both teams yearning for the points at stake.The match was originally scheduled for September but postponed due to both clubsâ?? involvement in continental competitions. While

The draw for the preliminary stage of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup competition will be held on Thursday, October 9. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the date on Tuesday, indicating that the upcoming draw will be held at its headquarters.The draw will feature a total of 92 clubs drawn from Division One and Division Two, who will battle for a chance to advance to the Round 64 stage.â??The draw for the preliminary stage of the 2025â??26 #MTNFACup comes off this Thursday,

Ghana international Alidu Seidu has shared his excitement following his return to the Black Stars team ahead of the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Seidu, who [lies his trade for Stade Rennes was named in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming games against Central African Republic and Comoros, marking his return to the team after a long injury lay-off.The tough-tackling defender had been sidelined for months with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries that ruled

Asante Kotoko will aim to bounce back to winning form when they host Bibiani GoldStars in an outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.The match was originally scheduled for September but postponed due to both clubsâ?? involvement in continental competitions. While GoldStars participated in the CAF Champions League, where they were eliminated by JS Kabylie, Kotoko advanced past Nigeriaâ??s Kwara United in the CAF Confederation

England international of Ghanaian descent Kobbie Mainoo is closing in on a move to Italian outfit, Napoli ahead of the summer transfer window.Mainoo has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United, making several substitute appearances in the English Premier League after seven matches.The 20-year-old requested for a loan move during the summer window, but the Premier League giants blocked him from departing the club, while urging him to fight for a place in the team.As the

Premier League giants Chelsea are preparing a mouthwatering bid to secure the signature of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo.The Black Stars attacker was as a top transfer target for several clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window, but Semenyo opted to sign a new deal with the Cherries.Bournemouth is bracing themselves for a fresh wave of bids for the Ghana international as the winter window approaches, having rebuffed

Great Olympics General Manager, Eric Alagidede, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to intentionally include more home-based players in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He is urging that at least four local players be selected to ensure Ghanaian clubs benefit financially.His appeal comes as FIFA prepares to distribute $355 million under its Club Benefits Programme to compensate clubs whose players participate in the World Cup.Alagidede believes a

Government has approved plans to introduce a Sports Levy as the main source of revenue for the soon-to-be-established Sports Development Fund, according to Ghana Olympic Committee Treasurer Evans Yeboah.Speaking to JoySports, Yeboah confirmed that the proposal, which recently received cabinet approval, will form a key component of a new financing model for national sports development.The Fund, he explained, will also benefit from additional contributions from the Gaming Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged stronger government support to help talented student athletes transition into professional sports, following the University for Development Studiesâ?? (UDS) historic triumph at the FISU World University Football Tournament in China.During a courtesy call at the Jubilee House, the President announced plans to establish a School Sports Authority to coordinate sports development across all educational levels â?? from basic to tertiary

Former Black Stars and Asante Kotoko striker, Nana Saraah Mensah, has been reported dead. The striker passed away after struggles with his health.Mensah is fondly remembered for scoring the winning goal against Nigeria in the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kumasi.He also scored an important winner in the next match away match against Togo in Ghana's next game during the qualifiers.Following the end of his career, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he lived in

President John Dramani Mahama has presented a cash reward of GHC500,000 to the University for Development Studies (UDS) in recognition of their landmark triumph at the FISU World University Football Tournament in China.UDS made history as the first African university to win the prestigious competition after defeating Brazilâ??s Paulista University 2-1 in the final.Receiving the team at the Jubilee House, President Mahama commended their achievement and reaffirmed his governmentâ??s

Karela Unitedâ??s Zaidan Mohammed, Heart of Lionsâ?? Etse Dogli, and Young Apostlesâ?? Richmond Opoku have been shortlisted for the NASCO Player of the Month award for September, following standout performances in the Ghana Premier League (GPL).Zaidan Mohammed was a constant creative force in midfield for Karela United, contributing one goal and an assist while earning two NASCO Player of the Match awards for his consistency and influence in the teamâ??s attack.Etse

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he expects nothing short of a commanding performance from the Black Stars when they face the Central African Republic in their penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Ghana will take on the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, at the Stade d'Honneur in Morocco, in a crucial Matchday 9 encounter that could determine their qualification fate, with kick-off scheduled at 16:00 GMT.In an interview with Channel One

English defender Jarell Quansah says his decision to leave Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen was driven by a desire for regular first-team football after enduring a frustrating spell under manager Arne Slot.The 22-year-old, who came through Liverpoolâ??s academy system, made 58 senior appearances but featured sparingly in the Premier League last season.Born in England to a Ghanaian father, Quansah had long been regarded as one of Liverpoolâ??s brightest defensive prospects.However,

Semper Fi defender Kelvin Takyi Awuku was named Man of the Match following his outstanding performance in their 1-0 victory over Accra Lions in the Access Bank Division One League Zone III clash at the Tuba Astro Turf on Monday afternoon.Awuku delivered a commanding display at the back, helping his side secure their first clean sheet and victory of the season. His defensive awareness, composure on the ball, and timely interceptions proved crucial in keeping the Accra Lions attack

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has cautioned his players ahead of their clash against Bibiani GoldStars on Wednesday. The Porcupine Warriors will host the defending Ghana Premier League champions in an outstanding league fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium.Having dropped two points against Heart of Lions in the Matchday 4 games over the weekend, Zito, speaking ahead of the game, expressed his disappointment after failing to beat Lions despite plans to make their home grounds

CAF 2nd Vice-President Kurt Edwin Simeon- Okraku has hailed the successful 47th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) held in Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over the course of five productive days, key stakeholders from across the continent convened to deliberate on strategies for growth, sustainability and unity within the game.Reflecting on the event, CAF 2nd Vice-President and Ghana Football Association (GFA) President,

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has outlined the clubâ??s ambitions for the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.After four matches, the Kpando-based side remains unbeaten and currently tops the league table with 10 points.Speaking on Asempa FM, Hayford reflected on the teamâ??s progress since his arrival."When I took over the club, the club was battling with relegation, but we managed to escape relegation, and last season we managed to finish in the

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has been appointed as the new head coach of Bibiani GoldStars, signing a two-year contract with the reigning Ghana Premier League champions.The club has been without a substantive head coach since the dismissal of Frimpong Manso, who was relieved of his duties following GoldStarsâ?? 2-0 defeat to JS Kabylie in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium.Assistant coach Nana Yaw