LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil believes he has earned more playing time with the Ghana national team, expressing his frustration over limited opportunities on the pitch.Despite being a key figure for the Black Stars, Paintsil has struggled to secure a consistent role in recent matches.His omission from Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup surprised many fans, especially after his standout performances in the Belgian top flight.Speaking to The BAC Sports Channel, the

Experienced Ghanaian coach Karim Zito has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to implement stricter measures to enhance player development in the country.Ghana, a four-time African champion, has increasingly relied on European-born players to bolster the senior national team in recent years. However, Zito, who currently coaches Dreams FC, believes this trend stems from the nationâ??s failure to establish a consistent and structured player development system.In an interview,

Former Black Satellites head coach Krim Zito has called on the Ghanaian media to exercise patience with national team coaches, emphasizing the need for long-term support rather than constant criticism.In an interview with Graphic Sports, the Dreams FC head coach acknowledged the mediaâ??s vital role in ensuring accountability but expressed concern that their persistent attacks on coaches create a challenging environment for success.He urged a shift in focus from quick fixes and

Former Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has expressed his disappointment over the decision to keep Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars despite the teamâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).For the first time in 20 years, Ghana will miss out on the continental tournament after finishing at the bottom of their qualifying group with just three points. The Black Stars endured a disappointing campaign, recording three

Myron Boadu, the Dutch-Ghanaian striker for VfL Bochum, has been sidelined for nearly three weeks due to a torn muscle fiber in his thigh.His last appearance was on the 21st matchday, where he scored a double in a 2-2 draw against KSV Holstein. This week, Boadu commenced running training, signaling a potential return to the pitch. However, according to coach Dieter Hecking, a match against TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday is too soon for his comeback.Hecking noted that even for the upcoming

There has been a violent incident in the Division One League amid advocacy to put an end to hooliganism.Suspected fans of True Democracy FC have attacked the team bus of Attram Devisser following their league match.The incident which occurred on Friday, February 28, saw the fans ambushing and pelting stones at the team bus of Attram Devisser, causing damage and injury to players and team officials in the process.The condemnable incident happened after True Democracy suffered a 1-0

In a thrilling Danish Superligaen encounter on February 26, 2025, at Aalborg Portland Park, Nordsjælland edged out AaB 2-1, despite a valiant late effort from German-Ghanaian forward Aaron Seydel.The match began with Nordsjælland seizing control, and their persistence paid off in the 50th minute when Benjamin Nygren unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, finding the bottom right corner to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.AaB struggled to break down Nordsjælland's

Ghana striker Inaki Williams is hopeful that his younger brother, Nico Williams, will maintain his impressive form in the remainder of the 2024/25 football season.Nico Williams, 22, has hit top form in the last three matches he has played for La Liga side Athletic Club, scoring three times and providing two assist.Due to his resurgence, he has been re-linked with a potential transfer to some of Europeâ??s top clubs in the next summer transfer window.Heading into crucial games

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is confident that interventions made to strengthen the technical team of the Black Stars will yield results in the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Last month, the Ghana FA revamped the Technical team of the Stars after a thorough review of the performance of the national team during the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The decision saw the Ghana FA appointing experienced German

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahamaâ??s call for every budget of the Black Stars to be made public.Delivering his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, the President stressed that from henceforth, all spending on the various national teams must be made public.â??There will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on the national teams. The budgets presented by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has fired back at President John Mahamaâ??s call for full transparency on government spending on the Black Stars, insisting that the Ministry of Youth and Sports, not the GFA, is responsible for financial accountability.Speaking to Connect FM, Oduro Sarfo stated that the President may have been misled on how national team finances are handled, stressing that the GFA only prepares budgets but does not manage

Libyan referee Ahmed Abdulrazg has been appointed to officiate Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Chad.The crucial Group I encounter will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana's capital on Friday, March 21 at 7 pm local time.Abdulrazg will be assisted by his compatriots Amsaaed Attia M. Essa (Assistant Referee I), Munji Alayat (Assistant Referee II), and Muhammad Saad Elmabrouk Elmabrouk (Fourth Official).Togoâ??s Kokou Djaoupe has been named as

Senegalese referee SY Issa has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Madagascar.The crucial Group I encounter is set to take place at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima in Morocco on Monday, March 24 after Madagascar failed to submit an approved home venue.Issa, an experienced referee, has officiated several international matches, including World Cup qualifiers and Africa Cup of Nations fixtures.He

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified that the government does not pay the salaries of the assistant coaches and backroom staff of the Black Stars.According to Henry Asante Twum, the GFAâ??s Communications Director, the state only covers the wages of head coach Otto Addo, while the association funds the rest of the technical team.Twum made these remarks in response to concerns about why the GFA did not consult the government before appointing additional backroom

Athletic Bilbao forward, Iñaki Williams, has come to the defense of his younger brother, Nico Williams, amidst critiques of Nico's performance this season.Speculations have suggested that Nico's perceived inconsistency stems from his decision to decline a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer.Last season, Nico scored eight goals and provided 16 assists from 37 games but this season he has six goals and seven assists after 32 games.Addressing these claims, Iñaki emphasized

Former Black Stars defender Sam Johnson has lashed out at Ghanaian players who express concerns about injuries and lack of support when representing the national team.Johnson's comments come after Ghana's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years.Johnson criticized the players for not giving their best when representing Ghana. "For me personally, I know what they can do, but they don't do it. They don't show

Promising Argentine midfielder, Claudio Echeverri, has officially joined Manchester City and expressed admiration for his new teammate, Jérémy Doku.Echeverri, who signed with the club in January 2024, spent the past 13 months on loan at River Plate before making his move to the City Football Academy.His impressive performance in the recent South American U20 Championship, where he netted six goals, has garnered attention.In discussing his new teammates, Echeverri highlighted

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has strongly criticized ex-England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Carragher, now a Sky Sports pundit, sparked outrage while discussing Mohamed Salahâ??s chances of winning the Ballon dâ??Or. The 47-year-old claimed AFCON is not one of footballâ??s major tournamentsâ??a statement that has been widely condemned.Pinnick, who is

Former Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah has hailed Asamoah Gyan's exceptional character, stating that it's a rare quality that's difficult to replicate.Appiah played alongside Gyan at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and understands why finding a suitable replacement has been challenging.Appiah described Gyan's calibre and quality as "not produced that often." He acknowledged that Ghana has promising attackers like Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo,

Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has expressed his confidence in his younger brother, Nico Williams, to maintain his current form despite facing criticism for his recent performances.Nico has been under scrutiny after declining a transfer to FC Barcelona last summer.Iñaki emphasized the challenges Nico has faced, highlighting the difficulties young athletes encounter when making pivotal career choices under public scrutiny."Everything that happened to him wasn't