Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has defended the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting the Portuguese coach proved his critics wrong by guiding the team to a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.Queiroz took charge of the national team on a short-term deal after Otto Addo was dismissed less than three months before the tournament, a decision that attracted criticism due to the limited preparation time

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo remains confident in the future prospects of the Black SBlack Stars will improve with timetars, insisting the team needs time and patience to reach its full potential.His comments come after Ghanaâ??s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where the Black Stars exited the competition at the Round of 32 stage following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Despite falling short of progressing

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer, Akwasi Adu, has thrown his support behind Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, commending the forward for his years of dedicated service to Ghana despite criticism following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ayew has come under intense scrutiny from sections of Ghanaian football fans after the Black Stars' campaign at the tournament in North America.The experienced forward captained the side as Ghana reached the knockout stage of the World Cup

Malawi put up a spirited performance on Tuesday night to produce one of the biggest upsets in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener.Led upfront by the Chawinga sisters, the Scorchers overturned the odds at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat to hand the Super Falcons their first-ever WAFCON defeat against a debutant nation.Temwa Chawinga scored twice, while sister Tabita Chawinga also found the net to inspire Malawi to

Ghana Women's Premier League left-back Hellen Kutsanedzi has completed a move to Tanzanian giants Simba Queens, signing a two-year contract with the club.The Epiphany Warriors defender makes the switch to East Africa in a deal brokered by AgentVES, marking a significant step in her career as she joins one of the continent's most prominent women's football clubs.Kutsanedzi has been a key figure for Epiphany Warriors in the Ghana Women's Premier League, featuring

Former Asante Kotoko striker Abdul Fatawu Safiu is on the verge of a return to Ghanaian football, with newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United closing in on his signature.The 32-year-old forward trained with the club on Tuesday, and a deal is expected to be finalised if ongoing contract negotiations are successfully concluded. For a club making its top-flight debut, landing a player of Safiu's experience would represent a major statement of intent.Safiu's

Bibiani GoldStars have secured the long-term future of their prized goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi, with the shot-stopper signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.The deal, confirmed exclusively, represents a significant vote of confidence in the 23-year-old custodian, who has been a cornerstone of the Miners' recent success.His previous contract was set to expire in June 2026, making the extension a timely move by the club to retain one of

Former Meshakhte Tkibuli midfielder Emmanuel Fobi is in advanced talks to join Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, with a deal expected to be finalised later this week.The 21-year-old Ghanaian midfielder has already begun training with the Tarkwa-based club as negotiations progress positively.Fobi previously featured in Georgia's Erovnuli Liga 2 for Meshakhte Tkibuli, where he made 24 appearances and scored 4 goals during the 2025 season.The Mauve and Yellows have been

The Black Queens of Ghana are all set for their clash against Cape Verde at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after completing their final training session. The team led by head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has been in Morocco in the last few weeks, finalising their preparations for the tournament.During that period, the team played three friendly matches, recording wins against Ivory Coast and Mali, and drawing against Tanzania.With the tournament starting last

Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has poured cold water on recent reports linking Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi with a move to either Chelsea or Strasbourg.Taking to social media, Jacobs stated that BlueCoâ??the ownership group behind both clubsâ??is **not** looking to sign the 20-year-old from FC Nordsjælland this summer, despite strong speculation.The clarification comes after a flurry of reports suggested Strasbourg had emerged as a leading destination for Yirenkyi, with

RC Lens defender Samson Baidoo is expected to spend several weeks on the sidelines after his injury was confirmed to be a muscle problem.The setback came to light during Lensâ?? Como Cup win over Crystal Palace, just days after he had already been forced off against Sporting Charleroi.The 22-year-old had hoped to use pre-season to build rhythm and confidence, especially after missing stretches of last season through fitness issues. Instead, he is now facing another frustrating

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rallied behind the Black Queens ahead of their opening match at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday.The Queens are set to lock horns with their Group D opponent tomorrow in what promises to be a tricky fixture.In a message to the Black Queens ahead of the Cape Verde match, Kofi Adams encouraged the players to give their best and make Ghana proud."Go out there and make Ghana proud,â?

Ghana midfielder Abu Francis made his long-awaited return to the pitch over the weekend, playing his first competitive minutes since November 2025 in Toulouse's friendly victory over Rodez.The 25-year-old had been sidelined for 253 days after suffering a devastating double fracture to his tibia and fibula during Ghana's friendly against Japan on November 14, 2025.The horrific injury, which occurred when he attempted to block a shot from Ao Tanaka, left his foot twisted

Heart of Lions and Swedru All Blacks are competing for the signature of Soccer Intellectuals attacking midfielder John Cobbinah as both Ghana Premier League clubs intensify efforts to secure his services.According to sports journalist Shaban Mohammed, the two clubs have opened discussions with Division One side Soccer Intellectuals over a possible deal for the talented midfielder, but no agreement has been reached yet.Cobbinah trained with Heart of Lions on Wednesday as the Kpando-based

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United is reportedly closing in on a major transfer coup.Former Asante Kotoko forward Abdul Fatawu Safiu trained with the club, signaling a highly anticipated frontline reinforcement if ongoing contract negotiations are successfully concluded.Sports journalist Shaban Mohammed broke the news, highlighting Debibiâ??s aggressive desire to secure elite veteran leadership for the upcoming campaign.The 32-year-old striker remains determined

Ghanaian midfielder Ransford Darko has joined Club Deportivo Colonia Moscardo ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, giving the Madrid-based side a fresh boost in the middle of the pitch.The club, which competes in the Spanish Segunda Federacion, announced his arrival with a warm message, welcoming him to the neighbourhood and to the red-and-white colours of Usera.Darko will link up with his new teammates in the coming days as Moscardo step up their preparations for the new season. The

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has disclosed that his family is pushing for him to join a Saudi Pro League club despite receiving interest from teams across Europe.Sibo is currently weighing his options after becoming a free agent following the end of his contract with Spanish La Liga side Real Oviedo.The midfielder played a key role for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forming a strong partnership with Thomas Partey in the middle of the pitch as the Black Stars reached the

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has admitted the Black Starsâ?? cautious approach prevented them from pushing for a famous victory against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Lawson TV after the controversial 0-0 Group L draw at Boston Stadium, Sibo revealed that Ghanaâ??s mindset of protecting the result affected their reaction to a late penalty incident that could have changed the outcome.The key moment came in the closing stages when Prince Adu Kwabena went down

The Black Satellites resumed training in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, on Tuesday,  as preparations gathered pace for Thursday's pivotal Group B encounter against Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship.Head coach Maxwell Konadu oversaw a recovery session before putting his players through their paces, with the technical team focusing on tactical fine-tuning, defensive organisation and match readiness ahead of the decisive fixture.After a spirited but disappointing

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has expressed his immense joy at being named in the Black Stars' 26-man squad for the World Cup, describing it as a lifelong dream fulfilled.The centre-back opened up about the fierce competition within the squad and how it drove everyone to give their best."I was really happy to be part of the 26-man squad because every player wants to be part of the World Cup squad, so for me it was a dream come true. I wanted to experience the World Cup.