Former Black Stars defender Sam Johnson has urged Ghanaian players to reject national team invitations if they fear injuries and lack of support.His comments come after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, sparking widespread criticism from ex-players and football stakeholders.Many have questioned the team's dedication and commitment, with Johnson among those frustrated by the current squad's mentality.Speaking

Ghanaian youngster Hafiz Gariba scored his first goal for Barcelona's Juvenil B side in his second outing for the club in the game against L'Hospitalet.The towering 18-year-old centre-back connected to a cross in the final minute to salvage a point for his side in the thrilling 2-2 draw.L'Hospitalet opened the scoring in the first half but Barcelona responded through Antonio Gómez, who rose high to head home from a Adrian Guerrero corner kick.Moment later, L'Hospitalet

Ghanaian striker Kwesi Appiah has praised Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, attributing the club's improved form this season to patience and belief in the managerâ??s philosophy.Palace currently sit 12th in the Premier League, six points above the relegation zone, and are on course to maintain their top-flight status after a difficult start to the campaign.â??Glasner had a tough task of trying to make do without some key players, whether from injury or transfers,â?

Former Black Stars forward Kwesi Appiah believes Ghana is yet to find a suitable replacement for Asamoah Gyan following the legendary strikerâ??s retirement.Gyan, Ghanaâ??s all-time top scorer, left a lasting legacy, and Appiah, who played alongside him at the 2015 AFCON, understands why filling his void has been difficult.â??Itâ??s a very tough task to replace someone of his calibre and quality. That type of striker and character is not produced that often,â? Appiah

At 34, Kwesi Appiah is defying expectations in Englandâ??s National League, delivering a standout season with Boreham Wood.The former Ghana international has rediscovered his scoring touch, netting 23 goals this season in what he describes as a personal milestone.â??This is a great milestone so far, but I still have plenty to come. Iâ??m enjoying scoring goals, and thatâ??s something I have and will always look to do,â? Appiah said to Flashscore.comDespite playing

Kwesi Appiah has expressed his desire to create pathways for Ghanaian footballers to secure opportunities in Europe.The former Black Stars striker, who played in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), believes Ghana has an abundance of raw talent that needs the right exposure.â??There is amazing unearthed talent in Ghana and across Africa. Down the line, I do hope I can build those connections and be able to offer opportunities for players to come across and show their talents

Ghanaian attacker Kwesi Appiah is already laying the groundwork for a transition into coaching and scouting as he nears the twilight of his playing career.The 34-year-old forward, who currently plays for Boreham Wood in Englandâ??s National League, has been combining his football duties with scouting and coaching development.Appiah, a former Ghana international, has taken up a scouting role at Crystal Palaceâ??s academy, where he evaluates young talents for potential recruitment.

The Marketing Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Jamil Maraby, has emphasized the organizationâ??s commitment to helping Ghanaian football clubs become financially self-sufficient.Several clubs across different levels of competition have voiced concerns over the lack of financial support from the GFA.The issue has been further highlighted in the ongoing Ghana Premier League, which is currently without a headline sponsor following BetPawaâ??s premature withdrawal

The late devoted Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, better known as 'Nana Pooley' was stabbed at a 'ghetto' and transported to the Nana Amoah Kronmansah II Park in Nsoatre, a chilling new detail about the death of the popular supporter has emerged.Asempa FM journalist Enoch Kwesi Worlanyo Wallace claimed on Thursday night that the fan was stabbed at a location described as 'ghetto' outside the stadium before being transported to the venue,  where

The late devoted Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, better known as 'Nana Pooley' was stabbed at a 'ghetto' and transported to the Nana Amoah Kronmansah II Park in Nsoatre, a chilling new detail about the death of the popular supporter has emerged.Asempa FM journalist Enoch Kwesi Worlanyo Wallace claimed on Thursday night that the fan was stabbed at a location described as 'ghetto' outside the stadium before being transported to the venue,  where

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has insisted that it is the responsibility of the Sports Ministry to make budget for the Black Stars public and not the FA. His remarks come after President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the State of the Nations Address on Thursday, February 27 directed the Minister of Sports and Recreation to ensure transparency and make budgets for national teams public."Next month, the senior national

Dreams FC head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has blamed the lack of experience as the reason behind their poor performance in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.Having made a huge impression in their debut appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup last season, the Still Beleive lads has been poor and currently sit 15th on the league log with 20 points after 19 games.Speaking in an interview with Graphic Sports, the experienced tactician did not shy away from addressing the challenges

The Accra High Court has ruled in favor of former Hearts of Oak Commercial Affairs Manager, Charles Kwarteng, ordering the club to pay him GHS 108,637 as compensation for wrongful dismissal.Kwarteng took legal action against the Ghanaian giants after his contract was allegedly breached, seeking compensation for outstanding entitlements dating back to 2019. His claims included unpaid salaries, fuel allowances, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions, and

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus was in action for West Ham United on Thursday night and helped the team to secure a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in the English Premier League.The highly rated forward started in the attack for the Hammers in the Round 27 encounter of the 2024/25 league campaign.Kudus fought with his teammates in the 73 minutes he played before making way for Evan Ferguson.Although he could not get on the scoresheet, a strike from Tomas Soucek and an own

Talented teenager Vitus Avoka scored with an unbelievable strike on Thursday to secure a narrow 1-0 win for Young Porcupines in their game against Ahenema United.The rising star has been a key player for the development team of Asante Kotoko since the start of the Division Three League in Kumasi.In todayâ??s game at Alignment AstroTurf, Vitus Avoka put up another top performance for the Young Porcupines.He scored the only goal of the match in the 83rd minute when he fired an

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Barimah Atuahene, has expressed his disappointment over the club's recent performance, stating that they "cannot even play in the final of the FA Cup".This comment comes after Hearts of Oak suffered a shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup, losing 4-3 on penalty shootouts to lower-tier side Golden Kick."The performance of Hearts of Oak is worrying. This is a club that used to win trophies, but they cannot even play in the

Former Black Stars defender Illiasu Shilla has raised concerns about potential division within the national team following reports that Jordan Ayew has been named captain ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers.Shilla believes the transition of the armband from Thomas Partey to Ayew could create tension in the squad, as both players have close circles within the team. The issue of captaincy has been a recurring source of drama for the Black Stars, sometimes affecting their performances

Nations FC defender, Christopher Nettey, has indicated that the sufferings of players in the local leagues in Ghana are not made up. Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview, the former Asante Kotoko full-back noted that times are tough for local players.He shared that amid the struggles of players, they must stay strong and hope to secure deals abroad.â??We (players) are really suffering, but that is the situation we have found ourselves in, therefore, it is up to us to do our best

Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Cudjoe Fianoo, has backed President John Dramani Dramaniâ??s directive for every Black Stars budget to be made public. According to the experienced football administrator, this is key to ensure accountability.â??I side with the President on making every budget of the Black Stars public. Accountability is very key, and moreover it's taxpayers money,â? Cudjoe Fianoo said in an interview with Lawson FM.President

Barimah Atuahene, a former board member of Hearts of Oak, has expressed his concern over the club's recent performance, labeling them as an "ordinary side".The Phobian Club, one of Ghana's biggest clubs, has struggled in recent years, going trophyless for the past four years.The club's woes continued over the weekend as they suffered a shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup, losing 4-3 on penalty shootouts to lower-tier side Golden Kick.Atuahene lamented,