Austrian-born Ghanaian defender Samson Baidoo is set for a spell on the sidelines after RC Lens manager Pierre Sage confirmed the centre-back will be out of action for several weeks.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Sage revealed that the 21-year-old is likely to remain unavailable until Lensâ?? Ligue 1 clash against FC Metz.The setback comes as a fresh blow for the defender, who recently returned from a hamstring injury only to suffer a relapse.Baidoo has already missed

Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has said Karim Zitoâ??s decision to step down as Asante Kotoko head coach is normal.Zito resigned on Monday following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the MTN FA Cup after a Round of 16 defeat to Aduana FC, ending a challenging period for the Porcupine Warriors.The former Kotoko assistant to Dramani leaves the club during a slump in results, with the Kumasi-based side recording just one victory in their last six league matches.Kotoko currently

Technical advisor Winfried Schäfer has expressed his commitment to helping the Black Stars regain their status as one of Africaâ??s top football teams.The German coach was appointed to the role following Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Under his guidance, the team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer.In an interview with Medeama FM, Schäfer revealed

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape, according to a report by The Telegraph, in a development that intensifies the legal case already hanging over the 32-year-old.The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the new charges, adding to the existing allegations he is contesting. Partey previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault when he appeared before Southwark Crown Court in September last year.The

Black Stars team doctor Dr Prince Pambo has confirmed that defender Mohamed Salisu will be ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after sustaining a serious knee injury.The AS Monaco centre-back suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a league match against Olympique Lyonnais in January. Salisu has since undergone successful surgery and has begun gym-based rehabilitation as he works his way back to full fitness.However, following a medical assessment in France,

Ghanaâ??s most accomplished and top-rated referee, Daniel Laryea, has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak at the iconic Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.The appointment underscores the magnitude of the fixture, the crown jewel of Ghanaâ??s domestic football calendar, as two of the nationâ??s fiercest rivals collide in Kumasi with pride, points, and redemption on

Asante Kotoko may be without key winger Peter Amidu Acquah for Sundayâ??s highly anticipated Super Clash against Hearts of Oak.The Porcupine Warriors are set to host their rivals at the Baba Yara Stadium for the Week 22 showdown, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 GMT.Amidu Acquah has been a standout this season, topping the Ghana Premier League assist chart with seven assists, but reports suggest he could miss the crucial encounter.Kotoko will approach the game under interim

Ghana international Inaki Williams has shifted attention to the Spanish La Liga following Athletic Bilbaoâ??s defeat against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final clash.The Black Stars forward, who is the captain of Athletic Bilbao started and played for 56 minutes, as his outfit succumbed to a narrow defeat to Sociedad in the first leg tie, held at the Estadio de San Mamés.The first half of the much-anticipated clash ended in a pulsating goalle4ss draw, as both teams

Ghana international Inaki Williams has reflected on Athletic Bilbaoâ??s Copa del Rey semi-final defeat to Real Sociedad on Wednesday night.The Black Stars forward, who is the captain of Athletic Bilbao started and played for 56 minutes, as his outfit succumbed to a narrow defeat to Sociedad in the first leg tie, held at the Estadio de San Mamés.The first half of the much-anticipated clash ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the net. Putting

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has etched his name into the history books of the English Premier League after scoring in Manchester Cityâ??s victory over Fulham on Wednesday.Semenyo started and played full throttle of the match, as the Sky Blues cruised to a resounding 3-0 victory over their opponent in a highly competitive clash, held at the Etihad Stadium.The Black Stars attacker played a huge role by scoring and assisting a goal, contributing to the sidesâ?? emphatic

Ghana stands dangerously close to an unthinkable reality â?? missing out on the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for the first time in eight consecutive appearances. And at the center of the storm is under-fire head coach Charles Sampson, a man now staring at a defining and potentially damning chapter of his managerial career.For years, the Black Princesses have treated World Cup qualification as routine business. It has been a legacy built on dominance, discipline, and consistency.

The National Recreation and Wellness Program (NaRWP) has joined forces with the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI) to promote healthy living through a three-day aerobics program at AQUA Safari in Ada.Dubbed â??Active Today, Healthier Tomorrow,â? the initiative is a strategic national intervention aimed at encouraging active lifestyles and preventive health.The program places special focus on combating diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other lifestyle-related conditions.It

Dundee United midfielder Emmanuel Agyei says he is ready to step up to the senior national team, expressing confidence in his ability to handle the demands of Black Stars football.The 21-year-old joined the Scottish Premiership side from Israeli Premier League outfit Ashdod for an undisclosed fee, having made 27 appearances across two seasons in Israel.Since his move to Scotland, Agyei has featured eight times for Dundee United, starting seven matches.The former Dreams FC midfielder

Dundee United midfielder Emmanuel Agyei has credited his development under coach Karim Zito as the defining chapter of his career so far.Agyei joined Dreams FC in October 2021 and made his competitive debut the following month, coming off the bench in a 3â??1 away win over Elmina Sharks on November 7, 2021.The 21-year-old went on to play a key role in Dreams FCâ??s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup, a campaign that earned him a place in the

Ghana forward Mohammed Fuseini found his goal-scoring boot after netting his first of the campaign to lead Union Saint-Gilloise to the final of the Belgium Cup. Fuseini gave the Belgium champions a second half lead after converting from the box as Saint-Gilloise strolled to a 4-1 victory against ten-men Sporting Charleroi.In the thrilling encounter, Union Saint-Gilloise opened the scoring just a minute into the match through Promise Akinpelu but Charleroi levelled immediately

Talented midfielder Emmanuel Kwame Osai has joined Israeli topflight side Hapoel Be'er Sheeva. The Ghanaian youngster signed a deal to join the club on loan till the end of the season from Dreams FC.Hapoel Be'er Sheeva have the option of making the deal a permanent one at the end of the campaign."mmanuel kwame Osai joins Israeli top flight club Hapoel Be'er Sheeva on loan for the rest of the season. Wishing Osai the very best as he takes this big step in his

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised forward Antoine Semenyo after another starring display in the Premier League. Semenyo scored and delivered an assist as City beat Fulham 3-0 to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the EPL title challenge.The Ghana international, who joined the Etihad outfit in January, has become an instant hit with his fifth strike coming after just 8 games.Guardiola hailed the 26-year-old's qualities and believes his signing is a masterstroke

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes Manchester City can win the Premier League after closing the gap on leaders Arsenal. Semenyo netted his fifth goal at City after opening the scoring in their 3-0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday night to cut Arsenal's lead to three points.Meanwhile, the Gunners travel to Brentford on Thursday and will have the chance to restore their six points lead should they beat the Bees at the Gtech Community Stadium.With the title challenge shaping

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has described his start to life at Manchester City as a fairytale he is enjoying. The Black Stars forward made his eighth goal contribution following his January transfer after scoring and delivering an assist in the 3-0 victory over Fulham.Semenyo opened the scoring early in the game after poaching home in the 24th minute before setting up Nico O'reilly moments later to double City's advantage. Erling Haaland sealed the win just before