Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says he is aiming to establish himself as one of the Bundesliga's best left-backs after joining FC Köln on a two-year deal from French club AJ Auxerre.The 28-year-old made an impressive start to life in Germany, helping Köln secure a 3-2 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on his Bundesliga debut at the RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday.Speaking to Flashscore, Mensah admitted he knew little about the club before signing but was already familiar with

FC AshantiGold 04 head coach Karim Zito has urged Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler to stop complaining about Ghana's poor playing surfaces and instead adapt to the conditions.Tinkler, who took charge of the Porcupine Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, recently criticised the state of pitches in the country after Kotoko's 1-0 pre-season victory over Heart of Lions at the University of Ghana Stadium.Speaking on Akoma FM, Zito said the South African

The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has warned that Ghana risks losing the goodwill of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating condition of the Accra Sports Stadium.Mr Kyere-Duah said CAF had been â??charitableâ? by continuing to allow Ghana to use the venue for international matches despite concerns over its condition.His comments follow an inspection of the Accra Sports Stadium on

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says he chose to join FC Köln because of the club's long-term project, despite receiving interest from several European teams.The 28-year-old left-back joined the Bundesliga side on a free transfer after leaving French club AJ Auxerre, where he spent four seasons and established himself as a regular starter.Mensah signed a contract until June 2028 after helping Ghana reach the last 32 at the 2026 World Cup, starting all four of the Black Stars'

Ashanti Gold 04 head coach Karim Zito has defended Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo's decision to join Libyan champions Al-Swehly, saying the Black Stars player was right to prioritise his future despite criticism over the transfer.Sibo completed a reported $10m move to the North African club after leaving Spanish side Real Oviedo, a switch that has prompted mixed reactions following his appearances for Ghana at the 2026 World Cup in North America.Zito said the 28-year-old should

English centre-back of Ghanaian descent Samuel Amissah has completed a move to Portuguese top-flight club Estoril Praia on a season-long loan from Premier League side Fulham FC.The 19-year-old defender will spend the 2026/27 season in Portugal as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his development away from England for the first time in his career.Amissah began his football journey at the Brentford academy before joining Fulham, where he emerged as one of

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwideKwaku Karikari climbed off the bench to score a hat trick and also an assist in the game for Zeleznicar Pancevo against Radnik which ended 5-1 in the Serbian leagueJoseph Opoku scored his second goal for Swansea City who beat Derby County 3-0 at Pride Park in the Championship on SaturdaySamuel Owusu scored for Maccabi Petah Tikva in their

Ampem Darkoa Ladies moved into the semi-finals of the WAFU B CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers after overcoming Edo Queens 2-1 in a closely contested match.The Ghanaian champions produced two decisive moments in attack through Rebecca Assemani and Milot Pokuaa, whose goals gave Ampem Darkoa the advantage and ultimately secured their place in the last four.Edo Queens responded by reducing the deficit, setting up a tense finish to the contest. However, Ampem Darkoa Ladies

Ghana international Inaki Williams provided an assist on Sunday night as Athletic Club secured their first victory of the 2026/27 La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win away to Celta Vigo.The Black Stars forward started the Week 3 encounter at the Estadio de Balaídos and played an important role as Athletic Club produced a strong performance on the road.The result gives the Basque side a much-needed first win of the new league campaign, after enduring back-to-back defeats in their first

Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have reached the final of the CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B qualifiers after coming from behind to beat Nigeria's Edo Queens 2-1 on Sunday.The victory maintained Ampem Darkoa's perfect record in the qualifying tournament, with the Ghanaian champions winning all three of their matches so far.Their latest success puts them one victory away from securing a place in the CAF Women's Champions League.In

Italy-Ghana forward Davis Mensah has joined Cittadella from Mantova on a free transfer, moving to the Serie C side after two seasons with the club he helped win the Italian third-tier title.Mensah, 35, completes the move on 30 August 2026 and gives Cittadella an experienced centre-forward for their Serie C - A campaign. The striker was born in Bussolengo and holds Italian and Ghanaian nationality.The move brings an end to Mensahâ??s time at Mantova, where he arrived from Pordenone

Medeama SC have made a winning start to the 2026/27 season after defeating Nations FC 2-0 at TNA Stadium to claim the 2026 Champion of Champions trophy.The Ghana Premier League champions scored once in each half, with defender Fatawu Sulemana opening the scoring from the penalty spot before winger Emmanuel Annor completed the victory after the interval.Medeama started the match with confidence and established control during the early stages. Their pressure was rewarded when Sulemana

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku assisted a goal for Ipswich Town on Sunday, but it was not enough to save his side from a 5-2 defeat to Manchester United in the English Premier League.After his exciting display on the opening weekend of the new league campaign, Issahaku earned another starting role in the Week 2 fixture at Old Trafford.In the seven-goal thriller, Issahaku lasted 83 minutes before making way for Kasey McAteer.On the matchday, Ipswich stunned the home crowd

Medeama have been crowned Champions of Champions after defeating Nations FC 2-0 at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday.The Ghana Premier League champions produced a composed performance against FA Cup holders Nations FC to lift the trophy and head into the new season with confidence.Medeama took the lead in the 28th minute after Nations FC were penalised for a handball inside the box. Fatawu Sulemana stepped up and confidently converted the resulting penalty to put the home side

Emmanuel Annor scored against his former club, Nations FC, on Sunday as Medeama SC defeated the MTN FA Cup holders to win the 2026 Champion of Champions trophy at the TnA Stadium.The annual fixture, contested between the previous season's Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup winners, served as a curtain-raiser for the new domestic campaign.The match also provided valuable preparation for both sides as they prepare to represent Ghana in African club competitions.Medeama, the

Belgian-born midfielder of Ghanaian descent, Romeo Lavia was on target for Chelsea on Sunday afternoon as the team cruised to a 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in Week 2 of the 2026/27 English Premier League season. The midfielder started the encounter at Stamford Bridge and lasted 68 minutes before making way for Reece James.On the matchday, Chelsea needed only four minutes to take the lead after Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made a costly mistake.Lavia

Medeama SCâ??s meeting with Nations FC in the Champion of Champions will be broadcast live on GFA Media, Medi TV and Light TV as the 2026/27 Ghana football season officially gets under way on Sunday, 30 August.The match, being played at the TnA Stadium, brings together the two teams who lifted Ghanaâ??s major domestic honours last season. Medeama are the reigning Ghana Premier League champions, while Nations FC enter the contest as winners of the MTN FA Cup.Supporters across

Midfielder Dafi Humin Mohammed has completed his return to Ghana Premier League side Karela United.The experienced midfield enforcer left the club in 2023 after an impressive stint with the side and joined fellow top-flight club Bibiani Gold Stars.Ahead of the 2026/27 football season, Dafi Mohammed has re-joined Karela United as the club strengthens its squad for the challenge ahead.â??Three seasons ago, he left. Today, he's back to finish what he started. DAFI HUMIN IS

Swansea City manager Vitor Matos has confirmed that Ghana international Joseph Opoku has suffered a minor injury setback. The youngster was in action for the Championship side on Saturday and scored the opening goal in their emphatic 3-0 victory over Derby County.However, he was subbed off after just 24 minutes and replaced by Moussa Kounfolo Yeo.After the win, Vitor Matos confirmed Opokuâ??s injury, stating that the attacker suffered a cut on his foot and could not continue

The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship reaches Matchday Five on Monday, 31 August, with defending champions Eastern Region facing Ashanti Region in the dayâ??s headline fixture at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The Group A meeting is expected to be one of the most significant matches of the competition so far, with both teams arriving in strong form after victories in their previous games. The result could prove decisive as the two sides compete for crucial