Manchester United have yet to officially restart contract talks with English-Ghanaian midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to The Sun. The 20-year-old turned down an opening proposal over a year ago and, for a time, slipped to the fringes of Ruben Amorimâ??s squad, even considering a loan move before the Portuguese coach was dismissed.Since Michael Carrick took charge, Mainooâ??s situation has changed dramatically. The academy graduate has become a key figure in midfield,

German-Ghanaian attacker Justin Diehl is fully fit again after his recent injury troubles.Ahead of the upcoming match against Celtic, head coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? explained that the 21-year-old has been training with the clubâ??s second team to regain his rhythm.The phase of carefully managing his workload is now over. According to Stuttgart head coach HoeneÃ?, the youngster is currently training "without any limitations", and no longer needs a special program.

Ghanaian midfielder Taufik Seidu delivered a commanding midfield performance as Atlético Madrid U-19 edged Maccabi Haifa U-19 on penalties to reach the UEFA Youth League quarter-finals.Operating as the heartbeat of Atletiâ??s double pivot, Seidu dictated the tempo with his passing and pressing before being withdrawn on 66 minutes after an industrious shift. He made two defensive contributions, had 94% passing accuracy, one shot off target, 40 touches, three passes into the

Union Berlin striker Ilyas Ansah has revealed that he plans to make a definitive choice regarding his senior international career in 2027.According to the talented forward, he is weighing options between the Germany national team and the Ghana national team.The 21-year-old has made six appearances for the Germany U21s but is still eligible to play for the Black Stars of Ghana.Speaking on interest from the Ghana FA, Ansah, in an interview, has stressed that he has no plans of playing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Mexico remains firmly on course to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a surge in violence that has unsettled parts of the country in recent days.Speaking publicly amid growing concern, Infantino stressed that the tournament plans remain intact and expressed confidence in the authoritiesâ?? ability to safeguard the global spectacle.Mexico has been confronting heightened security tensions following coordinated attacks in

A delegation from the Retired Footballers Association of Ghana paid a courtesy call to Sports Minister Kofi Adams on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, marking a significant engagement between former players and government officials.Led by association president James Kuuku Dadzie, the delegation included prominent retired footballers such as Mohammed Polo, Abdul Razak, Willie Klutse, George Alhassan, and Rev. Osei Kofi.The meeting, held at the Ministryâ??s conference room, was also

Former Ghana international Hamza Mohammed has tipped Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku to become the long-awaited successor to the legendary Abedi Pele.Speaking to 3 Sports, Mohammed described the 21-year-old as the â??future of the Black Stars,â?? suggesting that Issahaku possesses the rare potential to fill a void in Ghanaian football that has existed since the 1990s."Who knows? Maybe he will be one of the Abedi Peles that weâ??ve never seen since the legend

Former Ghana international Hamza Mohammed has described young winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as an indispensable asset, stating the country is "privileged" to possess a talent of his caliber for the Black Stars.Speaking with 3Sports, the former midfielder urged that the Leicester City attacker be made a focal point for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that the 21-year-old is a generational talent, provided he remains injury-free.â??He [Fatawu Issahaku] is a great

Emmanuel Addai has opened up on his dreams of playing for the senior national team, the Black Stars. The FK Qarabag forward is yet to receive an invite from the technical handlers of the Black Stars despite his form for the Azerbaijani giants.Addai remains the only Ghanaian player to score in the UEFA Champions League this season, and helped his club reach the knockout round before they were eliminated by Newcastle United.Speaking to Tv3 on his Black Stars ambition, Addai stated

A chilling warning has been sounded over the future of Ghanaâ??s two most iconic football institutions, as former Nsoatreman FC General Manager Eric Alagidede cautions that without urgent structural reforms, both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak could lose their dominance, and even their relevance, within the next two to three decades.Speaking in an interview on Sporty FM, Alagidede stopped short of declaring doom, but his message was unmistakably stark.â??I am not going to

Swedish club Umea FC has announced the signing of young Ghanaian forward Philip Appiah Jnr. The 21-year-old signed a three-year deal to join the second tier side after a successful trial.Appiah Jnr netted three times in three trial games to convince the technical handlers of the Swedish Ettan side."Philip has impressed us during his time here. He is a big and strong striker who, despite his size, possesses great technique. He is a good wrong-footer but is also quick in deep.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Senior Communications Manager, Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu, has indicated that alternative arrangements are being considered if the Black Starsâ?? planned friendly against Mexico is cancelled.The GFA had announced a friendly clash with The Tricolor in North America as part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with the fixture date yet to be confirmed.However, recent violence in Mexico following the killing of a drug cartel

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Senior Communications Manager, Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu, has indicated that alternative arrangements are being considered if the Black Starsâ?? planned friendly against Mexico is cancelled.The GFA had announced a friendly clash with The Tricolor in North America as part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with the fixture date yet to be confirmed.However, recent violence in Mexico following the killing of a drug cartel

Ghanaian youngster Kwaku Agyabeng has expressed gratitude to Sporting Kansas City after making his professional debut in the Major League Soccer. The 19-year-old came on as a first half substitute in Sporting Kansas City's to San Jose on matchday 1 of the 2026 season.Drafted from Clemson University as number 4 overall pick, the teen sensation impressed during pre-season and has been included in the first team.Despite losing 3-0 on San Jose at the PayPal Park, Agyabeng thanked

Black Starlets coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has vowed to build a strong team that will compete at the highest level. His assurance came after signing a new two-year deal as the head coach of Ghana's U-17 side.â??I am grateful to the Ghana Football Association for the trust and stability this contract provides. Our focus is clear â?? to build a technically sound, tactically disciplined and mentally strong team that can compete at the highest level in Africa," the

As he marks ten years in office, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has singled out Ghana as one of the Member Associations that have maximised support from world footballâ??s governing body to drive development and competitive success.In an exclusive statement focused on Ghana, Infantino commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for its strategic use of the FIFA Forward and other FIFA support programmes, highlighting significant infrastructure growth, womenâ??s football

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has highlighted the heightened expectations surrounding Ghana ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The West African side, four-time African champions, will host their fifth World Cup this summer, aiming to build on past experiences despite missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in over twenty years.Their successful qualification for the Mundial has reignited optimism among fans.Reflecting on previous tournaments,

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the squad has the experience to reach the semifinals or even the final.Ghana will be making its fifth appearance at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer.After exiting at the group stage in both the 2014 and 2022 World Cups in Brazil and Qatar, Paintsil believes the team has matured and is ready

Auxerre midfielder Elisha Owusu says it will be an honour to play at the 2026 World Cup with the Black Stars. Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the Mundial this summer and will come up against Panama, England and Croatia in Group L.Having featured at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 28-year-old, speaking to Flashscore, says he does not think about playing at the tournament but admits that it will be an honour.â??It would be an honour and a big blessing to play

Former Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has insisted he bears no ill feelings toward the club following his departure.Zito, who took over from Prosper Narteh Ogum midway through last season, stepped down after Kotoko was eliminated from the FA Cup in a penalty shootout against Aduana FC.The Porcupine Warriors had managed just one win in their previous six matches under his guidance.Speaking to Kessben FM, Zito said, "I left Asante Kotoko without any grudge."Not even being