Hearts of Oak have voiced their disappointment following the Club Licensing Boardâ??s decision to reject the University of Ghana Stadium as an approved venue for the Ghana Premier League.The board cited an uneven playing surface and security concerns as reasons for the rejection, which comes ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption on March 7.The decision follows increased safety measures after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley, who was stabbed during

Ghanaian youngster Mohammed Sofo scored on his first start for New York Red Bulls in the MLS as last season's finalist defeated Nashville SC on matchday 2. Sofo needed only seven minutes to make a mark after slotting home from Eric Chupo-Moting's effort which hit the right post.New York Red Bulls, who were buoyed by the early lead, doubled their advantage 23 minutes later through Emil Forsberg.The 20-year-old was replaced by Julian Hall with 12 minutes remaining as

Technical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Schäfer, believes the senior national team can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup.After failing to book qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the four-time African champions will return to action later this month with games against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday five and six games of the qualifiers.Speaking in an interview, Schäfer said Ghana could secure qualification for the global

Ghana forward Emmanuel Boateng has expressed delight after scoring his first two goals for Turkish club Gazientep in their Superlig game against Eyupspor. Boateng, who joined Gazientep in January after leaving Saudi Pro League side Al Orobah, waited till his fifth game in the league to register his first and second strikes for the club.The former Levante forward took to social media to celebrate with his teammates after an impressive display on Monday evening."When you are

The President of Bechem United, Kingsley Owusu Achiaw, says the abrupt break of the Ghana Premier League has negatively affected elite clubs.He made these remarks after some Premier League clubs suffered elimination from the MTN FA Cup in the Round of 16 games.Speaking to the Graphic Sports, Achau acknowledged that while the break was necessary, it negatively impacted elite clubs, making them vulnerable against lower-tier sides that remained active in their respective leagues."Because

Hearts of Oak are considering three different venues after the University of Ghana Sports Stadium was rejected by the Club Licensing Manager. The Phobian Club adopted the Legon Stadium as an alternative home venue following the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium.However, ahead of the resumption of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, the Club Licensing Manager has rejected the stadium, deeming it unfit to host Premier League games.Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, the Communications

Ghana defender Abdul Mumin has been sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.The Rayo Vallecano center-back picked up the injury during a match against Sevilla, forcing him off in the 35th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.Reports in the Spanish media indicate that the 26-year-old will be out for the remainder of the campaign. Mumin has been a key figure for Vallecano this season, making 24 appearances out of 26 matches and ranking first in La

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson is eyeing a return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Simpson, who earned a maiden call up to the camp of the senior national team, was hugely impressive despite the team's setbacks in the final round of games during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger.With the Mundial qualifiers scheduled to return this month, the promising centre-back is aiming for a return to the squad.â??When

Ghana's national team technical advisor and GFA Director of Football, Winfried Schafer, has identified a key weakness in the Black Satellites squad ahead of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations - the lack of a strong striker.Speaking after Ghanaâ??s U20 side played a goalless draw against Hearts of Oak, Schafer emphasised the need for a reliable number nine.â??The match was good, but in the first half, nobody took a shot at goalâ?¦ 70% contact, but no final pass. We

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schäfer has emphasised the importance of team unity, urging players to put aside club allegiances and focus on national pride as Ghana prepares for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Speaking about his vision for the team, Schafer insisted that individual talent alone does not win matches, but rather a collective effort."Not the best players win matches, but the best teams win matches when all play together. And nobody should say,

Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has stressed the need for unity in the Ghana national team as they gear up for key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.The team has been dealing with a captaincy dilemma, with reports suggesting that Otto Addo has settled on Jordan Ayew as the new captain, replacing his elder brother Andre Ayew.Thomas Partey, previously the deputy, is said to have declined the permanent captaincy role, preferring a non-leadership position, while Alexander

Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah believes Black Stars have a strong chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if lingering concerns over the teamâ??s captaincy are effectively addressed.Ghanasoccernet can confirm head coach Otto Addo has settled on Jordan Ayew as the new captain, replacing his older brother Andre Ayew, who has been absent from the squad since March 2024.In Ghanaâ??s last match against Sudan, Mohammed Kudus wore the armband in the absence of Thomas

Berekum Chelseaâ??s Golden City Park has been rejected by the GFA Club Licensing Committee, with club sources confirming to Ghanasoccernet.com that the decision was based on safety concerns, poor pitch conditions, and inadequate maintenance.The rejection does not come as a surprise, as the deteriorating state of the facility in Berekum has been a long-standing issue.Several clubs have raised concerns after playing away matches there, citing the substandard pitch and lack of proper

Young Apostles have been forced to seek a new home venue after the GFA Club Licensing Committee rejected the Wenchi Sports Stadium, citing safety concerns and failure to meet required standards.Club sources confirmed the decision to Ghanasoccernet.com, adding that the club now faces an urgent search for an alternative ground.The rejection comes as a setback for Young Apostles, who have been using the Wenchi Sports Stadium as their home base in their debut Ghana Premier League campaign.With

The Baba Yara Stadium has been rejected by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Club Licensing Committee, putting Asante Kotoko in a difficult position ahead of the leagueâ??s resumption.Club sources have revealed to Ghanasoccernet.com that the stadium was deemed unfit due to the absence of a designated safe zone, a key requirement under the Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025.With limited time to rectify the issues, Kotoko may be forced to look for an alternative

Hearts of Oak have been left scrambling for a new home venue after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ruled the University of Ghana Stadium unfit for Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches.The club had initially chosen the stadium as a temporary home following the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium for renovations last year.In an interview with Happy FM on Monday, March 3, 2025, the clubâ??s Communications Manager, Kwame Opare Addo, disclosed that the GFAâ??s assessment of

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has emphasized that Stephen Appiah must be bold in setting clear expectations for the Black Stars to meet the demands of Ghanaian fans.Appiah, who was recently appointed vice chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has been tasked with fostering better player relations and contributing to the teamâ??s success along with the chairman Randy AbbeySpeaking in an interview with Oil City Radio, Attram highlighted the significance of

Tariq Lamptey feels relieved after Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Newcastle United to advance in the English FA Cup despite seeing red in the final minutes of regulation time. The Ghana international was sent off after a foul on Danny Murphy in the 89th minute, his second yellow of the game. Although, Newcastle United scored from the resulting freekick, Fabian Schar's goal was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee check.The game was forced into extra time after a

Danny Welbeck has praised his Ghanaian parents after inheriting their 'good genes' which has kept him going at 34, as he ages like fine wine in the sport. The English-born Ghanaian has been colossal for the Seagulls under Fabian Hurzeler, scoring the winner in the FA Cup fifth round against Newcastle United at St Mary's.The former Manchester United forward lobbed the ball over Martin Dubravka in extra time to hand the visitors victory in extra time. Alexander Isak

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfred Schaeffer has assured that he is keen on doing his best to ensure the national teamâ??s performance improves.Speaking to the media team of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the experienced tactician stressed that he will work closely with coach Otto Addo and all the national team players to make this happen.He has urged players to feel a sense of pride when given the chance to play for the Black Stars.â??I know we are not very happy