Asante Kotoko remain confident that Abdul Karim Zitoâ??s resignation will not affect their preparations ahead of Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League week 22 clash against rivals Hearts of Oak.The Porcupine Warriors will host their archrivals at Baba Yara Stadium in a match crucial to regaining momentum in the league.Zito stepped down as head coach following Kotokoâ??s Round of 16 MTN FA Cup exit to Aduana FC. The team has struggled recently, winning only once in their last
Kennedy Boakye Ansah, CEO of Nations FC, has urged the Black Stars technical team to consider defender Razak Simpson for a recall ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Simpson last featured for Ghana in May 2025 during the Unity Cup third-place playoff, where he scored his first international goal against Trinidad and Tobago.Speaking to Citi Sports, Ansah highlighted Simpsonâ??s consistency, discipline, and dedication as major factors behind his strong performances.Ansah revealed
Asante Kotoko have placed caretaker coach Prince Yaw Owusu under the spotlight, urging him to emulate Roberto Di Matteo and deliver results during the remainder of the season.Owusu was handed temporary charge after Karim Zito resigned following Kotokoâ??s MTN FA Cup exit to Aduana FC.Assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng, Owusu faces the task of lifting a team that has won just once in 2026 and sits fifth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Medeama. The club hopes he
The 2025/26 Womenâ??s FA Cup quarterfinals promise compelling matchups following Tuesdayâ??s draw. Eight teams advanced from the last 16, including Hasaacas Ladies, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, Jonina Ladies, and Supreme Ladies.They are joined by Samartex Ladies, FC Savannah, Tamale Super Ladies, and Army Ladies, the latter claiming the trophy two seasons ago.Samartex will host FC Savannah in a Southern Zone clash, while Tamale Super Ladies take on Army Ladies at home.Jonina Ladies,
Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko has emphasized his teamâ??s commitment to meticulous preparation as they tackle the remaining fixtures of the Ghana Premier League season.The Tarkwa-based side sits comfortably atop the league with 43 points from 21 matches.Their 17-game unbeaten run was recently snapped by Nations FC, who handed Medeama a 2-1 defeat at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Despite the setback, Medeamaâ??s title aspirations remain intact, with a seven-point cushion
Ghanaian winger Daniel Nunoo has shown real character after bouncing back from injury to play a key role in SK Rapid Wienâ??s recent Austrian Bundesliga clash.The 19-year-old made his return in Rapidâ??s 1-1 draw with Hartberg at the Allianz Stadion, coming on for the final 30 minutes.Despite spending time on the sidelines, Nunoo looked sharp, confident, and eager to make an impact. His pace and movement gave Rapid fresh energy in attack, offering encouragement to both fans
Asante Kotoko striker Albert Amoah has pleaded with the club fans not to give up on the team amid inconsistence performance in the current campaign.The Porcupine Warriors have been inconsistent after succumbing to a back-to-back defeats. They fell short to Heart of Lions in the league, followed by their FA Cup defeat to Aduana FC on Sunday.As the team gears up for the blockbuster clash against Hearts of Oak, Amoah, who made a return to Kotoko in the winter window has pleaded with
Asante Kotoko striker Albert Amoah wants his outfit to humiliate sworn-rivals Hearts of Oak in the upcoming Ghana Premier League clash.In highly competitive clash on Sunday, The Porcupine Warriors will play host to the Phobians at the Baba Yara in matchday 22 of the Ghanaian top-flight, with victory crucial to both teamsâ?? title ambitions.Kotoko have been inconsistent after succumbing to a back-to-back defeats. The Porcupine Warriors fell short to Heart of Lions in the league,
Ghana defender Nicholas Opoku is making a thunderous case for a return to the Black Stars following a scintillating run of form with Turkish side KasımpaÅ?a S.K.The 26-year-old centre-back has emerged as the most consistent Ghanaian defender currently plying his trade in Europe, delivering commanding performances week in and week out in the Turkish top flight.His resurgence has not gone unnoticed, with strong indications that he is firmly under consideration for a Black Stars
The Chairman of Asante Kotokoâ??s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, has urged the team to focus on securing victory in Sundayâ??s highly anticipated Super Clash against Hearts of Oak.The Porcupine Warriors will face their fiercest rivals without a permanent head coach, following the departure of Karim Zito on Monday.Zito resigned after Kotokoâ??s elimination from the FA Cup Round of 16, where they fell 4-2 in a penalty shootout to Aduana FC
Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Halik Hudu has completed a move to Indian side Sporting Club Delhi, continuing his career in the South Asian country after an impressive spell with Rajasthan United.The 25-year-old, formerly of Swedish giants Hammarby IF, switches clubs within India after attracting interest with his consistent performances in midfield.The deal was facilitated by Kingsports Management, who confirmed the agreement between Rajasthan and Delhi.Hudu joined Rajasthan in October
Ghana international Kwabena Owusu has shared his disappointment following Sakaryasporâ??s defeat against Erzurumspor on debut.The former Black Stars attacker started and played full throttle of the match, as Sakaryaspor succumbed to a narrow defeat to Erzurumspor in the Turkish second division on Monday night.Owusu was named in the starting line-up and put in a lively performance, showing good energy and commitment throughout the game.Despite his outfit defeat, the 28-year-oldâ??s
Premier League giants Liverpool are expected to activate the buy-back clause to resign England-born Ghanaian defender Jarrel Quansah in summer 2027.The 23-year-old left Anfield to join German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on a transfer fee worth â?¬35 million last summer and has since established himself as a key member of the team.Amid growing defensive crisis and possible departure of several key defenders, the Premier League giants has resolved to re-sign Quansah.The deal is expected
Ghanaian forward Kwabena Owusu made his debut for Sakaryaspor in the Turkish second division, starting and completing the full match in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Erzurumspor.Owusu was named in the starting line-up and put in a lively performance, showing good energy and commitment throughout the game. Although Sakaryaspor were unable to avoid defeat, the 28-year-oldâ??s full appearance marked a positive personal step as he begins a new chapter in Turkish football.The debut underlined
Abdul Karim Zito has revealed that Asante Kotoko tried to keep to continue his role as the head coach of the club but decided to quit his role.The former Black Satellites coach resigned from his role on Monday after Kotoko suffered a 4-2 penalty shootout loss against Aduana FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Round of 16 games in the FA Cup."It became a family issue, and we had to talk it out and find an amicable solution. In the end, we all agreed that I should leave,"
Asante Kotokoâ??s Communication Director, Sarfo Duku, has said the club was â??not surprisedâ? by the resignation of head coach Karim Zito.Zito stepped down on Monday following Kotokoâ??s FA Cup exit, a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The club has appointed Prince Yaw Owusu as interim coach in the wake of Zitoâ??s departure.â??We were not surprised, because we knew that the coach wasn't happy with the performance
Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has delivered a clear and determined message ahead of their decisive FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.His team will travel to Johannesburg with a single objective â?? to win.â??They came here and got, maybe, what they wanted,â? Sampson said, reflecting on Sundayâ??s 2â??2 first-leg draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. â??Now, we have to go there and get what we want to be able
Despite being held to a 2â??2 draw at home on Sunday, head coach Charles Sampson says the Black Princesses are ready to do â??everything we canâ? to defeat South Africa away and keep their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup dreams alive.Ghanaâ??s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Poland later this year took a hit after the thrilling but costly first-leg result at Accra Sports Stadium. Needing a win in Johannesburg to advance, Sampson remained defiant in his post-match
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced that Prince Yaw Owusu has been assigned as head coach on an interim basis following the resignation of Abdul Karim Zito.In an official notice from the club on Monday night, it said Prince Yaw Owusu will be assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng, with both tacticians expected to lead the team until a substantive head coach is appointed.â??Coach Prince Yaw Owusu is to temporarily take charge of the technical team assisted by Mohammed
With Karim Zitoâ??s tenure at Asante Kotoko now officially over following his resignation, a final review of his time at the club reveals a legacy defined by stark contrasts â?? domestic cup dominance and unfulfilled league ambition.Appointed in 2025, Zitoâ??s era has concluded after a tenure that spanned 37 competitive matches. Under his leadership, Kotoko secured 19 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, resulting in a 51.35% win rate.Defensively, his side was notably disciplined,
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