Former Ghana football star Prince Opoku Bismark Polley Sampene insists persistent captaincy rows has cost the senior national soccer team, the Black Stars.Over the years, there have been captaincy issues among several Black Stars players particularly Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew.Not long ago, Jordan Ayew was reported to have expressed his displeasure about how the Black Stars technical team handled captaincy issues during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers in November 2024.Ghana coach Otto

Asante Kotoko IMC Chairman Nana Apinkra has raised concerns over the Ghana Premier League's stadium approval process, questioning why the T&A Stadium meets the required standards while the Baba Yara Stadium does not.Apinkra highlighted the issue of players and officials using the same entrance before games, emphasizing safety concerns."How does the T&A Stadium meet the standards to host GPL games, yet Baba Yara does not? At T&A, players and officials

Djurgarden IF has opted not to proceed with a contract for Ghanaian midfielder Mujeeb Abdul Samad, who was on trial with the club in Sweden, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirmThe 19-year-old, known for his defensive capabilities and composed passing game, had been training with Djurgarden for two weeks after impressing scouts during their visit to Ghana last December.Standing nearly 190 cm tall, Abdul Samad had been praised for his technical ability despite his size."He has a skilled

Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has credited James Kwesi Appiah's leadership and experience as key factors in Sudan's successful qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).According to Osei-Fosu, having Appiah on board gave Sudan a significant advantage. "I knew we would qualify ahead of Ghana and the other teams because we have James Kwasi Appiah, a man with vast experience," he said.Osei-Fosu highlighted Appiah's impressive track

Asante Kotokoâ??s Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has reaffirmed that the club has no intention of playing anywhere else if the Baba Yara Stadium does not meet league requirements.Speaking on Oyerepa Sports, he emphasized the stadium's significance to the team and made it clear that Kotoko will continue to play their home matches there.â??If Baba Yara Stadium does not meet the requirements, then where else are we supposed to go? This is our

Former Ghana football star Prince Opoku Bismark Polley Sampene is calling on the government to prioritize football in Ghana, citing the need for massive investment in the sport.Polley believes that with government support, Ghana football can regain its status.The former Ghana international expressed concerns about the decline of Ghana football, which has been exacerbated by the mass departure of players to other African leagues.This significant financial disparity between the Ghana

Former Gabon Under-17 coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi has been banned from football for life after FIFA found him guilty of sexually abusing multiple players.The ruling also includes a fine of CHF 1,000,000 (£880,000) for violating FIFAâ??s Code of Ethics.â??The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Mr. Patrick Assoumou Eyiâ?¦ guilty of abusing his position and committing repeated acts of sexual abuse against multiple players,â? FIFA stated.The

Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has credited James Kwesi Appiahâ??s leadership and experience as key reasons for Sudanâ??s successful qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Sudan secured their spot in the tournament by holding Ghana to a 0-0 draw in the first leg and then winning 2-0 in the second leg.This result placed them second in their group behind Angola, while Ghana and Niger failed to qualify.Kwesi Appiah, a former Ghana captain and coach,

Former Ghana Premier League (GPL) Golden Boot winner Abednego Tetteh has announced his retirement from football while at Heart of Lions, following his strong criticism of the leagueâ??s management.Tetteh, who previously starred for Bibiani Gold Stars, recently sparked controversy by calling for the cancellation of the 2024/25 GPL season, accusing the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of mismanaging the competition.His remarks came after the league was temporarily suspended due

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council Member Frederick Acheampong has expressed openness to Andre Ayew returning to the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, citing his recent form in France.Speaking to Asempa FM, Acheampong emphasised Ayewâ??s consistent performances for Ligue 1 side Le Havre, where he has emerged as Ghanaâ??s top scorer in the French league with four goals in 17 appearances.â??Ayew is one of the Black Stars' most committed

Former Ghana football star Prince Opoku Bismark Polley Sampene is calling on the government to take urgent action to secure sponsorship for the Ghana Premier League.He believes that the government's investment in Ghana football is crucial in helping the sport regain its status."Ghanaians love football so I urge the government to make massive investment in our game and also help in seeking for sponsorship for our league. By so doing the clubs will get the financial muscle

A two-day FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme for Ghana Premier League Clubs opened at the Technical Centre of the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. welcomed participants to the workshop, which has attracted top Premier League Executives at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram.He emphasized the importance of the programme for the growth and professionalisation of Premier League

â?Former Ghana captain and coach Kwesi Appiah has urged the Black Stars technical team to resolve the lingering captaincy issue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Appiah, now the head coach of Sudan, emphasized the importance of unity within the squad, stressing that resolving the captaincy conundrum is crucial in fostering a united front within the team."I am hoping that what I have heard is true, that theyâ??re trying to sort out the captaincy issue. If there

Assistant coach of Sudanâ??s national football team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has explained that while a coach is in charge of how the team plays, the final outcome of a match is not solely dependent on him.Osei-Fosu highlighted the importance of a well-balanced team in both defence and attack to increase the likelihood of securing victories.Osei-Fosu, who has been instrumental alongside head coach Kwesi Appiah in leading Sudan to notable successes, including qualifying for the 2025

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong has commended André Ayew for his dedication to the Black Stars.He is making these remarks amid ongoing debates about the Le Havre attackerâ??s possible return to the national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ayew has not played for the Black Stars since March 2024, with no players stepping up to fill the void left by his absence.Speaking to Akoma FM, Acheampong acknowledged Ayewâ??s

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Member Frederick Acheampong is open to the potential return of André Ayew to the Black Stars for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.The Black Stars will host Chad in Accra on March 21 and play away to Madagascar in Morocco on March 24, respectively.In an interview with Akoma FM, Acheampong highlighted Ayewâ??s commitment to the national team as one of the reasons heâ??s open to his return.â??Ayew

Kotoko remain confident of hosting Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium for their upcoming Ghana Premier League (GPL) fixture, despite the venue having been deemed unfit by the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Club Licensing Board.Ghanasoccernet revealed that Baba Yara Stadium is among five venues allegedly rejected ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption from March 7 to 10, 2025. However, Kotoko insist they have not received any official communication regarding the matter.â??We

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed a nine-day training tour in Senegal for the Black Queens as part of their preparations for the 2025  Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The tour, scheduled for the April FIFA international window, will include two friendly matches against Senegalâ??s Teranga Lionesses in Dakar.Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and his squad will use the trip to fine-tune their strategies and assess players ahead of the WAFCON, which

The U16 Women's national team of Ghana, the Black Damsels whitewashed Malta in their opening game at the UEFA International Development tournament on Tuesday morning.The games held at the Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali - Attard, saw the team exploded against their opponents, scoring the opener in the 14th minute.The hosts, Malta, levelled on the half hour mark from the spot but the Black Damsels restored their lead a minute later.It was goals galore in the second half as

Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman has reached a new milestone at Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki.The former Chelsea defender made his 100th appearance for the club in the league game against Asteras Tripolis on Sunday, March 2, 2025.Rahman lasted the entire duration as PAOK defeated Asteras 2-0 to continue their defence of the league title despite trailing leaders Olympiacos by 11 points.This season, the experienced left-back has made 22 appearances and scored five goals for PAOK