Former France defender Marcel Desailly has expressed a heartfelt desire to see Ghana reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing a strong emotional connection to the country of his birth despite offering a broader assessment of Africaâ??s chances at the tournament.Desailly made the remarks in Abidjan during activities surrounding the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, presented by Coca-Cola, where he reflected on Africaâ??s growing influence in global football.While acknowledging
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its decision to appeal disciplinary sanctions handed down by the Confederation of African Football following last monthâ??s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.The final, played on January 18, ended in a 1-0 extra-time defeat for hosts Morocco but was marred by a series of incidents that led to a 14-minute stoppage. The disruption followed a walk-off by Senegalese players after referee Jean-Jacques Ndala disallowed
Antoine Semenyo has explained why he chose to join Manchester City instead of Manchester United during the January transfer window, citing the quality of the coach, players, and playing system as decisive factors.United had shown interest in the Ghana forward early in the winter window, at a time when Rúben Amorim was in charge at Old Trafford. However, a period of instability followed, with Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick overseeing the team in quick succession as United
Manchester City striker Antoine Semenyo has expressed confidence in teammate Erling Haaland, saying the Norwegian simply needs 'one to get going' after a rare dip in form.Haaland has scored only twice in his last 11 appearances across all competitions, a stretch that contrasts sharply with his usual prolific output.Despite this quiet period, he remains the Premier Leagueâ??s top scorer with 20 goals in 24 matches this season.Speaking to CBS Golazo, Semenyo described
Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has explained his decision to start goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi ahead of Benjamin Asare against Bechem United. Asare, who had impressed following his return from injury, was left on the bench, with Agbasi producing an assured performance. He made several important saves to help Hearts of Oak keep a clean sheet.Speaking after the match, Dramani said the decision was influenced by the need to manage player workload while ensuring everyone
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has described his relationship with Man City teammate Erling Haaland as a â??healthy competitionâ? that drives both players to perform at their best.The 26-year-old striker emphasized that the pair share mutual respect and a shared goal of winning trophies together.Semenyoâ??s comments follow a viral clip in which Haaland joked that Semenyo was â??coming for his Golden Boot,â? sparking debate among fans about a potential battle for
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced on Tuesday its decision to appeal the sanctions recently issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The legal challenge follows the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final held on January 18, 2026, which was marred by a mid-match walk-off by the Senegalese national team and subsequent fan violence.In an official statement, the FRMF characterized the disciplinary measures
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Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have suspended Eric Bekoe from his role as first team assistant coach and coach of the youth team.In a statement signed by the management of the club, it said the former Asante Kotoko striker has been suspended for insubordination and breach of the ethics guiding the club.Bekoe has subsequently been referred to the disciplinary committee of FC Samartex for a hearing.â??Management has taken the decision to temporarily suspend Eric Bekoe from
Brentford defender Benjamin Arthur has expressed his excitement after completing his move to Celtic, describing the switch as a major moment in his career.The young defender, who has Ghanaian roots through his father, said he felt honoured to join the Scottish giants, noting the clubâ??s global reputation and history of success.â??I am really honoured and happy to be joining Celtic. It is one of the worldâ??s biggest clubs, so itâ??s a really exciting move for me,â?
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has expressed his satisfaction following the arrival of Benjamin Arthur at the club.Speaking after the completion of the loan move, Oâ??Neill said he was pleased to add the young defender to his squad and believes Arthur can play an important role for the remainder of the season."Iâ??m really happy that we have brought Benjamin to the club, and I think he can be a very important addition to our squad during the remainder of the season,"
Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has penned an emotional message to FC Basel and fans of the club following his winter transfer to Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg. The Black Stars centre-back signed a four-and-a-half year deal to join Wolfsburg on transfer deadline day, ending a successful three-year spell at Basel.Adjetey leaves after helping the Swiss giants to a league and cup double last season, and despite his departure describes Basel as home."Some places instantly feel
Scottish topflight side, Dundee United, have completed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyei. The 21-year-old signed a deal to join the Tangerines from Israeli side FC Ashdod.The former Dreams FC midfielder arrives after an outstanding spell with Ashdod, where he made 27 appearances in the league for the club.Agyei is expected to play a huge role in Jim Goodwin's side for the rest of the season.â??Emmanuel is a player whose energy and willingness to play forward
Ghanaian midfielder Mawuli Mensah has joined Spanish Segunda Division outfit Real Zaragoza in the winter transfer window. The 22-year-old signed a deal to join Real Zaragoza from Real Betis till the end of the season, with the former having the option of extending the deal to 2028."Agreement with him Real Betis for the transfer of the midfielder for the remainder of the season, with an option to extend until 2028. Welcome to Zaragoza, Mawuli!" wrote the club announcing
Belgian-born Ghanaian youngster Elton Yeboah has completed a permanent move to Belgian Challenger Pro League side Lierse SK from top-flight outfit KV Mechelen, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 20-year-old midfielder sealed the transfer on deadline day, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the AsterX Group-f Arena until June 2028.The move brings an end to his stay at Mechelen, where he struggled to break into the clubâ??s senior setup after being promoted
German-Ghanaian defender Gideon Jung has expressed his excitement after completing his move to Alemannia Aachen, describing the transfer as a positive step at an important stage of his career.The 31-year-old recently joined the German third-division side from Kayserispor, bringing with him vast experience from spells in the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga and Turkish top flight. Jung previously worked with sporting director Rachid Azzouzi at Greuther Furth, a connection that helped facilitate
Spanish second-tier outfit SD Huesca have confirmed the acquisition of Ghanaian midfielder Michael Agbekpornu, bringing an end to his spell in Croatia.The former Dreams FC marksman joined the Segunda Division club on transfer deadline day from Croatian Football League side Slaven Belupo, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club.Agbekpornu attracted significant interest from clubs Europe on the back of his outstanding display for Slaven Belupo in the past three seasons.Having
Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has hinted that there would be surprises when Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 World Cup is announced.The senior national team is preparing for the tournament, which will take place this summer across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Paintsil confirmed that both local and international players are being considered for selection."We are focused on both local and international players for the Black Stars' World Cup squad. Every
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has said he was surprised to be named as the second vice president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The astute football administrator was appointed as the second vice president of the continental football governing body in April 2025, marking the first time that a West African Anglophone leader attained such a high-ranking position within CAF under President Patrice Motsepe.Speaking to
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has expressed gratitude featuring for Premier League giants Manchester City.The Black Stars forward joined the Sky Blues in the just concluded winter transfer window ad has become an instant hit for the club, scoring four goals in five appearances.Semenyo registered his second consecutive Premier League goal for Manchester City as they played out a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspurs last Sunday.Speaking to CBS Sports, Semenyo expressed he was meant
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