The FIFA Member Association (MA) Elite Refereeing Course has concluded successfully in Ghana after six days of intensive training aimed at raising officiating standards and preparing referees for top-level football.Held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, the programme brought together 37 referees and assistant referees from across the country for a series of technical, physical and practical sessions designed to enhance their performance.The FIFA-led course

The line-up for the 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup has been confirmed, with eight clubs set to battle for the title in this year's edition of the competition.The tournament will feature the top two teams from each of the Division One League's three zones, alongside the two best third-placed clubs, bringing together some of the country's most in-form second-tier sides.Zone One will be represented by Debibi United FC and Tamale City FC, while AshantiGold

The FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Dabala, in Ghana's Volta Region, concluded successfully after combining football development with health education to empower young female players on and off the pitch.Organised in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the programme went beyond football activities by equipping participants with knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), reinforcing the importance of holistic development for

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has thrown his support behind Carlos Queiroz, insisting the experienced Portuguese tactician deserves the opportunity to continue as head coach of the Black Stars.Queiroz was appointed on a short-term contract in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo, with the primary task of leading Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Despite having limited time to prepare the team, the 73-year-old guided the Black Stars to the knockout

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that he would have relieved Otto Addo of his duties as Black Stars head coach much earlier had the decision rested solely with him.Addo returned as Ghana coach in March 2024 after signing a three-year contract with an option for a further two years.However, his second spell in charge came under intense scrutiny following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), sparking widespread

Ghanaian tactician Maxwell Konadu is backing Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran Portuguese coach was hired to take charge of the Black Stars on a short stint for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the sacking of former coach Otto Addo.With Ghana suffering elimination at the Round of 32 stage, Carlos Queiroz was expected to leave his role.However, reports in the last few days indicate that the 73-year-old has been offered

Saudi Pro League side Damac FC have officially expressed renewed interest in Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, following his standout performances for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to reports, Damac submitted a first offer for the 33-year-old shot-stopper last year and have since returned with an improved bid. Talks between the two clubs are understood to be ongoing.The interest has led to widespread speculation about a potential transfer fee. Reports had

Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC have announced the signing of Ghana midfielder Salim Adams to bolster their squad.The club confirmed the acquisition of the midfielder from Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club on Wednesday.This comes after GHANAsoccernet exclusively reported in the last 24 hours that Adams was on the move and would join Al Hilal SC as a next step in his career.EXCLUSIVE: Medeama SC star Salim Adams flies out to Sudan to complete Al Hilal moveAccording

Asante Kotoko are set to appoint experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club's new head coach, bringing an end to their search for a permanent manager.The Porcupine Warriors have been without a substantive head coach since the departure of Karim Zito, with interim coaches Prince Yaw Owusu and later Hamza Obeng overseeing the team.The club recently appointed Dutchman Stanley Menzo as Director of Football, tasked with overseeing the technical direction, and the search

Burton Albion have added Jamaican-Ghanaian goalkeeper Corey Addai on a season-long loan from Stockport County.The 28-year-old arrives with strong League One experience and is expected to bring both reliability and quality to the Brewersâ?? back line.Addai made 68 appearances for Stockport over the past two seasons, helping the club reach the League One play-offs in both campaigns. He also earned recognition for his performances, including a Player of the Month award in March.

Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has returned to full training with Tottenham Hotspur, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from a lengthy injury layoff.The 25-year-old was spotted back on the grass with the Spurs squad during pre-season preparations, having missed Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign after suffering a quad injury setback in January.Kudus had returned to team training earlier this year but suffered a relapse that required further specialist review and potentially

Edouard Mendy's 2026 World Cup campaign took an unfortunate turn when he suffered a knee injury against Norway â?? but what followed has raised serious questions about Senegal's treatment of its players.The Al-Ahli goalkeeper was forced to pay for his own MRI scan after the Senegalese Football Federation failed to secure medical insurance for anyone in the delegation. Mendy injured his left knee while attempting a save during Senegal's 3-2 group-stage defeat to

Former Ghana defender Daniel Opare has issued a stark warning, calling on authorities to make massive investments in sports infrastructure to prevent the decline of Ghanaian football.Speaking on TV3's Mundial live, the 2009 U-20 World Cup winner did not hold back in his assessment of the country's sporting infrastructure."When it comes to these kinds of things [hosting of tournaments], we have to invest big to improve facilities. And truth be spoken, our facilities

Former Ghana defender Daniel Opare has issued a stern warning about the future of the senior national team, declaring that the Black Stars are doomed to years of struggle if football administrators do not immediately shift their focus and resources to grassroots development.Speaking on TV3's Mundial Daily on Tuesday night, the 2009 U-20 World Cup winner expressed deep anger over how youth football is being managed in the country, calling the current system "a joke"."I

Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare has issued a brutal assessment of Ghana's sports infrastructure, warning that the country's subpar facilities are actively "killing" the development of the next generation of football talent.Speaking on TV3's Mundial live, the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup winner voiced his deep frustration over the current state of youth football development and the nation's readiness to host major tournaments, such as the U-20 Africa

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has thrown his weight behind a two-year contract extension for Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, describing the reported decision as "appropriate" following Ghana's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz was appointed in April on a four-month deal, just weeks before the World Cup. Despite the limited preparation time, the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician guided Ghana past the group stage for the first time since

Argentina have secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after staging a dramatic comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final encounter.The reigning champions showed their resilience after falling behind, scoring twice in the closing stages to overturn Englandâ??s advantage and set up a mouth-watering final clash against Spain.The semi-final remained goalless for most of the opening period, with both sides creating opportunities without finding the breakthrough.Argentina

SC Paderborn will have to do without Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant for the time being after the 25-year-old centre-back suffered a ligament injury in his ankle.The club says the German-Ghanaian defender is expected to miss around six weeks, a setback that arrives just as pre-season is gathering pace.The problem first became noticeable after Paderbornâ??s friendly against Hannover 96 on Saturday, when Awortwie-Grant was already forced to cut back his workload and train separately at

Admira Wacker have strengthened their attack with the signing of Ghanaian forward Benjamin Nyarko from Czech top-flight side Slovan Liberec.The 22-year-old moves to the Sudstadt with the clear expectation that he will add pace, power and directness to the frontline as the club prepares for the new campaign in Austriaâ??s 2. Liga.Sporting director Ralf Muhr described Nyarko as a robust, quick and already internationally experienced striker, stressing that both the club and the

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have reportedly completed the signing of midfielder Emmanuel Boateng. The Eleven Wonders star joins the Tarkwa-based club on a three-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 season.Boateng is seen as replacement for the departing Salim Adams, who is headed to Sudan to seal a move with Al Hilal.The highly-rated midfielder joins Etse Dogli and Dominic Amponsah as the new arrivals as Medeama beef up their squad for the upcoming campaign. Also joining