Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has argued that including players born or raised in England will provide Ghana with a unique advantage when the two nations meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Vanderpuye stressed that this strategy is not just about talent but about psychological warfare."Their presence alone will give us some psychological advantage in that match," he said, referring to players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie Nketiah, Josh

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has named Ghana's World Cup match against England as the most critical group stage encounter, advocating for a squad loaded with English Premier League talent to gain a vital psychological and tactical advantage."The one I'm looking forward to is the match against England," Vanderpuye stated.He specifically called for the inclusion of England-based players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Josh Acheampong, and Jesurun

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has singled out Ghana's group-stage encounter with England as the match he is most looking forward to at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advocating for the inclusion of more foreign-based players to gain a psychological edge.The Black Stars, drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia, will face the Three Lions on June 23, 2026, following their opening match against Panama.Vanderpuye believes this specific fixture presents

As Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged forward Antoine Semenyo to replicate his outstanding club form for the national team, stating that he has yet to fully convince Ghanaian supporters at the international level.Semenyo is enjoying a career-best season after his high-profile £65 million move from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City, where he has become a key player and scored 12 Premier League goals as of early

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo's English roots will serve as a powerful motivator for the Ghana forward when the Black Stars face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vanderpuye focused on the unique narrative surrounding Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. The former minister believes this personal connection could elevate his performance in the highly anticipated

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has applauded Antoine Semenyo's exceptional form at Manchester City while also challenging the forward to deliver the same level of performance for Ghana as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.In a clear acknowledgement of the striker's club success, Vanderpuye stated, "He's playing wonderfully well."The comment refers to Semenyo's stellar season following his £65 million move from Bournemouth to

Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

Ghana coach Otto Addo has described his meeting with German sprint star Owen Ansah as a special moment after the two connected at an event in Germany.In a post shared on Instagram, Addo said it was an honour to meet Ansah, noting that both men were born in Hamburg and share Ghanaian roots. He described the encounter as meaningful, reflecting the growing presence and influence of athletes with Ghanaian heritage in international sport.The Black Stars coach was among invited guests

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of overcoming FC Samartex to reach the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup.The Yellow and Mauves will host their Ghana Premier League opponent this weekend in a highly anticipated showdown in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko acknowledged the quality of FC Samartex, noting that the contest will be very tough.He is, however, confident that Medeama SC can

Samuel Bartels, a legal practitioner, has cautioned that the prolonged delay in prosecuting those responsible for the murder of  Asante Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley is sending confusing signals and risks discouraging supporters from attending Ghana Premier League matches.February 2, 2026, marked one year since Pooley was stabbed to death in Nsoatre during a league match between Kotoko and Nsoatreman. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved in court, with the

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has admitted that his team, like any other side in the Ghana Premier League, can be beaten. The gaffer travelled with his team to Abrankese last weekend to face Nations FC in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.In a showdown at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first, but Nations FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from captain Razak Simpson.Speaking

Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have announced that youth team head coach Eric Bekoe has been suspended for two weeks and docked a monthâ??s salary for insubordination and breach of club regulations.The club, early in the week, temporarily suspended the former Ghana international and scheduled him for a hearing before the disciplinary committee over various allegations levelled against him.READ: FC Samartex suspend youth team coach Eric Bekoe over insubordinationOn Thursday,

Twenty-five participants, comprising six females and 19 males, have reported to the Ghana Football Association Technical Centre in Prampram to begin the CAF Licence B Module I Coaching Course.The Module I programme will run for ten days and will feature a combination of classroom-based theory and practical field sessions. Upon completion of the module, participants will be required to undertake a mandatory one-month internship with a club of their choice as part of the certification

The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee will meet on February 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe expected to chair the session.The meeting follows an announcement made by Dr. Motsepe on January 30 confirming that an Executive Committee session had been convened. A press conference will be held immediately after the meeting to outline key outcomes and decisions.As CAFâ??s highest decision-making body outside

The Ghana Football Association will host the first batch of the CAF Licence A Coaching Course from February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The 10-day intensive programme, backed by the Confederation of African Football, is expected to attract elite coaches from across the continent who are seeking to attain one of CAFâ??s highest coaching qualifications.Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil are part of the first

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged the government to adopt a fair and transparent system in selecting Ghanaian fans to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.With plans underway for the government to sponsor supporters to cheer the team on, Vanderpuye cautioned against repeatedly selecting