Ghanaâ??s football community has rallied around Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, celebrating his election to the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee.Leading the tributes are top clubs Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama SC, who have publicly applauded Okrakuâ??s achievement.Asante Kotoko kept it brief but impactful, stating, "Congratulations on being elected as @CAF_Online Executive Committee member." Congratulations

Former GHALCA presidential candidate Isaac Koomson has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to relocate Nsoatreman FC from their current home venue in Bibiani.Koomson raised concerns over the safety of the team, pointing out that the route to Bibiani passes near the hometown of the late Nana Pooley. According to him, tensions remain high in the area following Pooleyâ??s tragic incident, and there have been reports of individuals attempting to ambush the team after a

Asante Kotoko secured a narrow victory over lower-tier side Eleven Wise to advance to the quarterfinals of the MTN FA Cup, where they will face True Democracy.The match, initially set for February 23, 2025, was postponed due to Kotokoâ??s delayed return to competitive action.Played at the Baba Yara Stadium, the Porcupine Warriors dominated early proceedings, with Elvis Kyei Baffour scoring the decisive goal just before halftime.The former Liberty Professionals forward converted

Ghanaian international Zubairu Ibrahim was in action for FK Partizan on Wednesday afternoon and helped the team to secure victory over Radnik in their Serbian Cup clash.The talented winger started for his team in the Round 16 encounter of the domestic cup competition and lasted the full duration of the game.In the second half, Zubairu Ibrahim scored with a fine effort in the 59th minute to put the game to bed.Before his equaliser, Partizan had taken control of the tie with a dominant

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is determined to help the Super Eagles avoid another setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With newly appointed coach Eric Chelle at the helm, Osimhen believes the team can turn their fortunes around and overcome the current four-point deficit to Group C leaders Rwanda."There's a new manager now, and we are desperately looking forward to the game against Rwanda to try to correct all the previous mistakes we've

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has appealed to the Ga Mantse and the entire Ghanaian community for support as the team prepares for their upcoming crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar.The former Ghana International paired a courtesy call on the prominent leader ahead of the games as Ghana aim to overturn their poor form.Addo underlined the importance of unity and support in achieving their goal of qualifying for the World Cup."Ghana nation needs urgently

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Opare Addo, has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to strictly adhere to enhanced safety protocols to prevent security breaches at football matches.He made this call after the Ghana Football Association charged the club for allowing their fans to access the safe zone of the Legon Stadium on Saturday during their game against Young Apostles.The new measures were introduced following the tragic stabbing of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong,

Ghana's preparations for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers have been dealt a setback, as midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has been ruled out due to injury GHANAsoccernet.com understands.Sulemana suffered a minor injury during training, and his club's medical team estimates that he will be out for approximately two weeks.As a result, Sulemana will miss Ghana's crucial matches against Chad and Madagascar later this month. Ghana is seeking to bounce back from their

Chief Executive Officer of Hasaacas Ladies, Evelyn Nsiah Asare, has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to increase the squad size for womenâ??s teams for in international competitions.The SWAG vice president wants the current limit of 28 players raised to 35.Her appeal comes after CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday.With his renewed mandate, Dr. Motsepe has pledged to

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his support for newly appointed Nigeria coach Eric Chelle, stating that he has a clear understanding of the coach's objectives.Osimhen, who has already had discussions with Chelle, believes the coach's vision aligns with the team's goals. "I've spoken to him a couple of times and clearly understand the objectives he has set for himself and for the players."With Nigeria facing an uphill task in qualifying

Ghana U17 international Joseph Narbi is set to join Danish club AC Horsens after the club reached an agreement with Kumasi-based Benab FC, according to Joy Sports.Narbi, who was a key player for Ghana in the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament, impressed scouts with his performances.The youngsterâ??s stunning curler against Burkina Faso during the tournament remains a memorable moment for many fans.According to the report, scouts from AC Horsens attended the tournament and were impressed

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has suggested that former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is not well-informed about the implementation of the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings.His comments followed remarks by Amin Adam, who had argued that the tax was never enforced under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.The former minister questioned how the current administration could claim they will abolish a tax that was never implemented.Speaking on

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has refuted claims that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government did not implement the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings.The Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam MP announced the betting tax as one of the levies set to be abolished during the presentation of the 2025 budget statement on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.However, former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam argued at a press conference shortly after the budget presentation that the tax

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has refuted claims that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government did not implement the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings.The Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam MP announced the betting tax as one of the levies set to be abolished during the presentation of the 2025 budget statement on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.However, former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam argued at a press conference shortly after the budget presentation that the tax

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emphasised that the team's success is not solely dependent on the coach, but also on the players' commitment and dedication.Osimhen's comments come as the Super Eagles prepare for their upcoming game against Rwanda, with newly appointed coach Eric Chelle at the helm.Despite facing an uphill task in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Osimhen is optimistic about the team's chances."It takes more than a coach to

Koforidua Semper Fi FC have congratulated Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku on his election to the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee.In an official statement, the club expressed immense pride in Okrakuâ??s achievement, describing it as a testament to his dedication and leadership in Ghanaian and African football."Koforidua Semper Fi FC extends our heartfelt congratulations to Ghana Football Association (GFA) President

Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming games in the 2026 World Cup qualifying games.The Barea will take on Central African Republic and Ghana all in the Matchday five and six games in the qualifiers later this month.Corentin Martins, appointed as Madagascar's national coach in January 2025, is gearing up for his first outings with the Barea.The national team will travel to Stade El Arbi Zaouli on March 19 to face the Central African

Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has revealed there have been discussions with Otto Addo on how the senior national team will be improved.The four-time African champions have witnessed a decline in their performance, and after back-to-back AFCON group phase elimination, the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 edition, which will be hosted in Morocco later this year.Speaking about his discussions with Technical Advisor, Winfred Schieffer and Otto Addo, Ofei, who was

Bayern Munich legend Sammy Kuffour has strongly criticised former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his recent remarks downplaying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament.Carragher suggested that AFCON and other continental tournaments should not hold as much weight in the Ballon dâ??Or discussions, a comment that sparked widespread backlash. The former England international later clarified that he did not intend to disrespect the competition.However, Kuffour,

Former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour has hit back at Jamie Carragher for downplaying the significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the former Liverpool player must apologise to Africans.Carragher, while discussing Mohamed Salahâ??s Ballon dâ??Or credentials, suggested that AFCON was not a major tournament, comparing it to regional competitions like the Gold Cup and Asian Games.His remarks sparked widespread backlash, with the Champions League