Ghanaian attacker Kamaldeen Sulemana made a decisive impact off the bench, providing a late assist as Atalanta earned a 2â??2 draw away to Lazio in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at the Stadio Olimpico.Introduced in the 76th minute, Sulemana brought fresh energy and direct running down the flank just when Atalanta needed a spark.Lazio had taken the lead early in the second half through Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, before Mario PaÅ¡aliÄ? quickly replied to level the

Nico Williams has credited his parents for providing unwavering support throughout his life, revealing that their sacrifices ensured he never went withoutâ??even as they built a new life from scratch after an arduous journey from Ghana to Europe.Speaking to FourFourTwo, the 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger opened up about the values instilled in him by his family's remarkable story."From a young age, I learnt what suffering is. I learned how to share values that other

Nico Williams has shared a remarkable family story, revealing that his father once worked as a maintenance electrician at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge long before his sons became professional footballers.The 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger, who helped Spain win Euro 2024, opened up about his family's extraordinary journey from Ghana to Europe in an interview with FourFourTwo."Yes, it's a very strange story," Nico admitted. "But my dad was thereâ??working

Ghanaian-born Spanish international Nico Williams has shared the remarkable story of his family's journey from Ghana to Europe, revealing how his father's sacrificesâ??including a stint as a maintenance electrician at Chelsea's Stamford Bridgeâ??shaped the man and player he is today.The 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, credits his parents' resilience for instilling values that set him apart."From

Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman scored a sensational volley for PAOK Thessaloniki as they thumped Kifisia to go top of the table after matchday 23. The experienced left-back met a floating ball from the right before meeting it with a ferocious left foot strike to extend PAOK's lead with two minutes remaining. The strike was his second of the campaign in the league.Meanwhile, in the thrilling encounter at the Neapolis Piraeus Municipal Stadium, the visitors were forced into

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has thrown his support behind the Ghana Football Association's decision to add five new members to the Black Stars' technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom commended both the GFA and the Sports Ministry for what he described as thorough pre-tournament planning."The pre-tournament preparation by the GFA and the Sports Ministry has been great. The new addition to the technical team

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has stressed the critical importance of opponent analysis ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that failure to properly study rivals will make Ghana's tournament campaign unnecessarily difficult.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom emphasized that modern football demands far more than just talent on the pitch."If you're going to the World Cup without properly monitoring your opponents, the tournament will be very difficult

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has expressed satisfaction with Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Ghana Football Association and Sports Ministry for their approach ahead of the global tournament.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom highlighted the recent additions to the technical team as evidence of thorough planning."The pre-tournament preparation by the GFA and the Sports Ministry has been great. The new addition to the technical

Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has backed Antoine Semenyo to lead the Black Stars to unprecedented heights at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suggesting that the in-form forward could be the difference-maker in a historic tournament run.Speaking in an interview on Connect FM, Inkoom pointed to Semenyo's explosive form at Manchester City as a reason for optimism."If Semenyo stays consistent, Ghana can make it to the finals of the 2026 World Cup," Inkoom declared.The

South Africaâ??s Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, issued a stern warning on Wednesday regarding the hosting of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), declaring that South Africa will not be "held hostage" by nations with inferior infrastructure.Speaking at a media briefing on March 4, McKenzie expressed growing frustration over the lack of clarity regarding Moroccoâ??s readiness to host the tournament, which is scheduled to begin

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon is demanding an improvement from his players after finally ending their five-game winless streak. The Still Believe outfit hosted Aduana FC on Sunday, March 1, in a Week 14 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Before the huge game, Dreams FC had gone five matches without a win in the league, a poor form that raised concern among the supporters.Thanks to a solitary strike from John Antwi on the matchday, Winfred Dormon and his Dreams

Rangers FC have emerged as leading contenders for the signature of London-born Ghanaian midfielder Cameron Ashia.The in-form Huddersfield Town player will become a free agent at the end of the season, making him available to talk to interested clubs.With several clubs, including Celtic reportedly interested in his services, Rangers are preparing a pre-contract for the Ghanaian to fend off rivals.Ashia has been in good form for Huddersfield but struggles for consistent game time,

Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Jamal Amofa scored to inspire SC Cambuur to a 3-2 victory over Almere City and inch close to Eredivisie promotion. The 27-year-old rose high to head home and give Cambuur the lead for the first time in the game two minutes after half time.Cambuur had conceded early in the match after Milan de Haan had opened the scoring for the visitors.Moments later, the home side leveled through Jort van der Sande to ensure the game was levelled at half time.After

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has admitted that there is pressure on the team ahead of the last 10 matches in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. After 24 matches, the Hunters find themselves in the 13th position in the league standings with just 30 points.Currently three points above the relegation zone, Bechem United need to fight for as many points as possible in the remaining matches to avoid suffering relegation at the end of the season.Speaking in a pre-match

England-born Ghanaian forward Maleace Asamoah has joined Irish Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers. The 23-year-old signed a deal to join Shamrock Rovers on loan till the end of the season from English League One outfit Wigan Athletic.Asamoah, son of former Ghana international Derek Asamoah, arrives with huge experience playing in the lower division in England and topflight football from Greece.â??The signing has taken some time, there was a lot of back-and-forth with it.

The International Football Association Board has approved four key law changes aimed at clamping down on time-wasting ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The measures were ratified at IFABâ??s 140th Annual General Meeting in Hensol, Wales, on February 28, 2026, following consultations with stakeholders across the game.The reforms are designed to quicken restarts, discourage gamesmanship and improve overall match flow at elite level competitions.The four approved changes: 10-second

Henson Amponsah has received support from teammates and club officials after his residence was destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning.The Aduana FC winger reportedly lost his property after the blaze ravaged the house, leaving it completely destroyed.Following the incident, several players from Aduana FC visited Amponsah at the location to express their solidarity and support during the difficult moment.Club owner Osagyefo Dr Agyemang Badu II also showed support by donating GHS100,000

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo opened up about aspects of his life that fans rarely see, touching on his faith, personal habits, and football inspirations.In a recent Q&A, the Manchester City forward highlighted his Christian beliefs and dedication to reading the Bible regularly, even amid a hectic professional schedule.He also shared insights on his favorite teammate, items he never leaves home without, his school gymnastics background, and his perspective on stylish footballers.A

Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association, Alex Kotey, has touted the Video Assistant Referee as a key tool to help restore integrity to the Ghana Premier League.Controversial refereeing decisions continue to dominate discussions each week, with GFA President Kurt Okraku also admitting he is dissatisfied with some calls in the domestic league.Speaking to the Ghana FA Media, Kotey expressed belief that the introduction of VAR is the solution.â??The VAR watches every incident

The Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Competitions Department has announced the schedule and venues for the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals.The eight teams remaining in the tournament will compete across two locationsâ??Cape Coast Stadium and Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Techimanâ??during the weekend of March 13â??16, 2026.At Cape Coast Stadium, 2022/23 champions Dreams FC will take on Kpando Heart of Lions, while Attram De Visser faces two-time champions Medeama SC.In Techiman,