The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has introduced several measures aimed at reducing the financial burden on Colts clubs and making grassroots football more accessible.GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku made this known during the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football season on Tuesday, September 15, in Pampram.According to Okraku, the association has removed some of the costs associated with player registration and officiating to support clubs participating in the Colts system.â??We
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has reaffirmed the associationâ??s commitment to strengthening Colts football and creating opportunities for young talents across the country.Speaking at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football season, Okraku said the system has remained active since its revival and restructuring in 2020, but stressed that more work needs to be done.â??Six years ago, we set out to revive Colts football. Today, we can confidently
The University for Development Studies (UDS) have reached the final of the 12th All Africa University Games after defeating Egyptâ??s Delta University 4-0 in Cairo.The defending champions delivered a strong performance despite playing in temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius to secure a place in the final for the second consecutive time.Abdul Majeed Nuhu opened the scoring for UDS just before half-time with a powerful header after a fine combination between George Renchi and Ezedeen
Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens launched their WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Burkina Faso 4-0 in an impressive opening performance.Ghana made the perfect start when skipper Seidatu Wahab converted from the penalty spot in the sixth minute. The early breakthrough settled the team and allowed the young players to play with greater confidence as they controlled the match.The Black Maidens added a second goal just before halftime. Gloria Ameaa found the net
Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey delivered an influential performance as Ludogorets defeated FK Septemvri Sofia 2-1 in the Parva Liga at Huvepharma Arena.The victory kept Ludogorets near the top of the Bulgarian league table after an entertaining Round 9 encounter.Tekpetey helped the hosts make a fast start, providing the assist for Ivaylo Chochevâ??s 21st-minute opener. The Ghanaian created the opportunity with a well-timed contribution, allowing Chochev to finish and send Ludogorets
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots football development in the country.The launch took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku leading proceedings.The new season marks the sixth consecutive campaign since the Colts football system was revived and restructured by the GFA in 2020.
Ghana centre-forward Joel Fameyeh has left Puskas AFC and is now without a club, ending his time with the Hungarian side on 15 September 2026.The 29-year-old joined Puskas AFC from Russian club Rubin Kazan on 31 January 2025 in a â?¬350,000 move. He made the switch after a spell with Rubin, where he had returned from a loan at Baltika.Fameyehâ??s departure comes at the start of the 2026-27 season. He did not make an appearance for Puskas AFC in either the Hungarian top flight
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has appealed to the government to allow Colts clubs across the country to use government-owned astroturf facilities for free.Okraku made the appeal on Tuesday at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League season, as he highlighted the challenges facing grassroots football clubs in securing suitable pitches.According to the GFA President, Ghana currently has a little over 1,000 Colts clubs, but many are struggling
Ghanaian winger Prince Ampem has expressed his delight after scoring his first hat-trick for Shanghai Port in their thrilling AFC Champions League Elite victory over Ratchaburi FC.Ampem was instrumental in Shanghai Portâ??s 6-4 win over the Thai side on Tuesday, scoring three goals in the first half to help his team secure three points in their opening continental fixture.The Ghanaian forward produced a decisive individual display as Shanghai Port built a commanding lead before
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says President John Dramani Mahamaâ??s recent call to revive Colts football has drawn further attention to the GFAâ??s plans to rebuild the grassroots game.Mahama recently questioned the disappearance of the Colts League and called on the GFA to revive the competition as part of efforts to strengthen Ghanaâ??s football development.Speaking at the launch of the new Colts Football League, Okraku thanked the
Ghanaian winger Prince Ampem scored a first-half hat-trick as Shanghai Port edged Thailandâ??s Ratchaburi FC 6-4 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite campaign match on Tuesday.Ampem produced a devastating 15-minute spell, opening the scoring in the 31st minute with a composed finish before doubling Shanghai Portâ??s advantage five minutes later.The 28-year-old completed his hat-trick in first-half stoppage time, capitalising on another defensive lapse to give the Chinese
Kwabena Yeboah has revealed that former Black Stars striker Inaki Williams was deeply unhappy during his four-year spell with Ghanaâ??s national team.The veteran sports journalist, who was closely associated with the Black Stars, said he witnessed a disconnect between Williams and his teammates, particularly over the teamâ??s failure to consistently play to the strikerâ??s strengths.Yeboah disclosed that Williams would often make runs in anticipation of decisive passes
Ghana Football Association (GFA) National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan has welcomed President John Dramani Mahamaâ??s call for the revival of Colts football in Ghana.Gyan was speaking at the launch of the Colts Football League, where he recalled seeing President Mahama recently speak about the need to restore focus to juvenile football.â??Our President of Ghana, Mr John Dramani Mahama, last week we were watching television, and I saw him talking about juvenile Colts football.
Ghanaian midfielder Francis Tanko is set to complete a move to Moroccan top-flight side Union Sportive Amal Tiznit.The 22-year-old has already electronically signed his contract with the newly promoted Moroccan club and is expected to arrive in the country in the coming days.Tanko will undergo a medical examination upon arrival before completing his move to US Amal Tiznit as a free agent.The versatile midfielder can operate in both defensive and attacking roles, giving coach several
Ansgar Knauff has moved another step closer to making his return for Eintracht Frankfurt after taking part in a full team training session on Tuesday.The 24-year-old had been sidelined by a muscle injury affecting the front of his thigh, but he is now back working fully with his teammates.The update, reported by journalist Christopher Michel of Absolut Fussball, offers Frankfurt encouragement ahead of their Bundesliga meeting with SC Freiburg on Saturday. Knauffâ??s return to
Ghana winger Joseph Amoah has joined Dubai City FC from Al-Hamra, completing a move between two clubs in the UAE First Division League.The 24-year-old right winger switches clubs on 15 September 2026 and becomes part of Dubai Cityâ??s squad for the 2026-27 UAE First Division League season. Amoah is predominantly right-footed and was born in Accra, Ghana.Amoah arrives after two years with Al-Hamra, whom he joined from Bosnian club Zeljeznicar in September 2024. That move was completed
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has denied allegations that some of its officials received approximately US$623,000 from members of the public in exchange for facilitating visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the NSA said it has never authorised or operated any office at the stadium for the collection of money or facilitation of visas.â??The NSA categorically denies establishing, authorising or operating any office at the
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says football will play a key role in helping Japanese multinational Meiji Holdings Company Limited expand the presence of its SAVAS sports nutrition products in Ghana.Speaking after Meiji presented a support package to the GFA and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Football Association, Okraku said the popularity of football provides an opportunity for the company to reach a wider market.â??Football
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has returned to first-team training at Rennes after being included in the French clubâ??s squad for the Europa League.Seidu was expected to leave Rennes during the summer transfer window but remained at the club after a proposed move failed to materialise.The 26-year-old has, however, attracted interest from fellow Ligue 1 side Nice, who are considering using the â??jokerâ? rule to sign a new player following injuries to several key defenders.Despite
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has praised his former Udinese teammate Bruno Fernandes for his incredible work ethic, revealing that the Portuguese starâ??s dedication was evident from his early days in Italy.Fernandes, who currently plies his trade for Manchester United, worked under the leadership of the former Ghana U20 World Cup winner before rising to the top of his football career.Badu, who captained Fernandes during their spell with the Italian outfit,
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