Former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has returned to the club to begin his coaching career, joining Juliano Belletti's staff at Barca Atletic while completing his coaching course.The 38-year-old will now work closely with the club's young players, including Ghanaian duo Abdul Aziz Issah and David Oduro, who are part of the Barca Atletic setup.Issah, a Ghana international forward, joined Barcelona's reserve team from Dreams FC, while left-back Oduro moved to

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a potential move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Premier League giants keen to complete the deal this week.The 18-year-old Moroccan has attracted major interest after an impressive 2026 World Cup campaign, where he started five of Moroccoâ??s six matches as the Atlas Lions reached the quarter-finals.City have identified Bouaddi as a potential replacement for Spain midfielder Rodri, who is set to join Barcelona

Japanese goalkeeper of Ghanaian descent Zion Suzuki is undergoing his medical examination at Aston Villa ahead of his move from Parma this summer.The Premier League outfit, who are keen on bolstering their goalkeeping department are said to have agreed a â?¬30 million deal with Parma for the 23-year-old, with a further â?¬5 million available in add-ons.Besides, Aston Villa have already agreed personal terms with Suzuki, who is expected to sign a five-year deal that will keep

Ghana international midfielder Elisha Owusu is set to leave French club AJ Auxerre and join newly promoted Turkish Super Lig side Erzurumspor on a permanent transfer, according to French sports newspaper L'Equipe.The 28-year-old midfielder is reportedly on his way to Turkiye to complete the move, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell with Auxerre.Owusu, who was under contract with the French club until June 2027, will reportedly join Erzurumspor in a deal worth

Asante Kotoko have submitted a proposal to the National Sports Authority (NSA) to rent the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the entire 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, Akoma Sports has reported.The Kumasi-based club wants to move away from the traditional game-by-game arrangement and secure full use of the stadium for their home matches throughout the season.Under the proposal, Kotoko would take full control of the stadium on matchdays and retain revenue generated from their games,

Asante Kotoko director of football Stanley Menzo says the club made the right decision by appointing Eric Tinkler as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.The South African coach was confirmed as the Porcupine Warriors' new manager following a disappointing campaign in which Kotoko failed to secure a place in the top four.Tinkler, who has previously managed clubs including Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City, has been tasked with helping Kotoko

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday as Cameroon secured their first continental title with a 3-0 victory over Malawi.Infantino's presence at the final comes at a difficult time for his leadership of world football, with growing opposition from some of FIFA's confederations and senior officials.The presidents of UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF recently issued an open letter expressing

Ghana youth international Foster Apetorgbor came off the bench to score a stunning winner as Sandefjord secured a 2-1 away victory over Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Sunday.The 18-year-old was introduced in the 53rd minute and needed just four minutes to make an impact, producing a spectacular strike in the 57th minute to put Sandefjord back in front.Sandefjord had taken the lead through Oscar Kapskarmo in the 28th minute, but Daniel Karlsbakk restored parity for

Attram De Visser and Nsuopon Fidelity will battle for third place in the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup when they meet at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Tuesday.The third-place play-off is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., with both sides looking to finish the competition with a victory after missing out on the final.Attram De Visser suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Semper Fi in the semi-final.They had earlier drawn 3-3 with Debibi United before losing 2-0 to Ebusua Dwarfs. They recovered to beat

Semper Fi will face Ebusua Dwarfs in the final of the 2026 X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup after both sides successfully navigated their respective semi-final ties.Semper Fi booked their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Attram De Visser, having earlier topped Group B with five points.The Accra-based side remain unbeaten in the competition and are yet to concede a goal, setting up an impressive defensive record ahead of the final.Ebusua Dwarfs, meanwhile, advanced after a

Cameroon will receive a $2 million prize for winning the 2026 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, doubling the financial reward from the previous edition.The Indomitable Lionesses secured the lucrative prize after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.The $2 million payout represents a 100 percent increase from the $1 million awarded to the previous champions, underlining the growth in the financial value of the women's competition.Cameroon

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says he would be willing to take charge of the Black Stars if given the opportunity.Ghana are currently without a substantive head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz after disagreements with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over his demands.The Black Stars are expected to regroup in September as they begin preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Assistant

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says the club are targeting qualification from the group stage of the CAF Champions League after securing the Ghana Premier League title.The Yellow and Mauve will represent Ghana in Africa's elite club competition after being crowned champions of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Medeama have been drawn against DR Congo giants TP Mazembe in the first round of the preliminary stage, setting up a difficult test for the Ghanaian champions.Tanko

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekend as compiled by our US-based reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom. ENGLAND In the FA Community Shield, Antoine Semenyo played 90 minutes as Manchester City lost 3-0 to ArsenalJoseph Opoku scored as Swansea City overturned an early deficit to defeat

Cameroon have won the TotalEnergies CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating Malawi 3-0 in the final on Sunday.Marie Ngah scored twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto also found the net as the Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half performance to finally claim the continental crown.The victory at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended Cameroon's long wait for WAFCON success after three previous final defeats.Having this one framed. ð??¸ð??#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026

Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong, impressed for Liverpool on Sunday, providing an assist in their 2-0 friendly victory over Italian side Como.Frimpong started the match at Anfield and completed the full 90 minutes as Liverpool secured a comfortable win in their preparations for the 2026/27 season.The defender was influential in attack, setting up Cody Gakpo for the opening goal before helping Liverpool maintain their advantage.Liverpool took the lead in the 23rd

Ghanaian defensive midfielder Salifu Moro has joined Nejmeh SC from Libyan Premier League club Al-Taâ??awon, completing a move to the Lebanese Premier League on 16 August 2026.The 27-year-old, who was born in Tarkwa, is a right-footed midfielder and stands 1.91m tall. He arrives at Nejmeh after a brief spell with Al-Taâ??awon, having joined the Libyan club in February 2026 after a period without a club.Moroâ??s move to Al-Taâ??awon followed his time with Egyptian club

Ghanaian midfielder Augustine Boakye is the subject of a reported link between Saint-Etienne and Norwich, with the 25-year-old currently playing in Ligue 2 and the English club competing in the Championship.Boakye has started both of Saint-Etienneâ??s league matches this season, recording one assist and featuring for 71% of the available minutes. The attacking midfielder has been involved from the beginning of the campaign as the French side assesses interest from England.The

Ghanaian midfielder Augustine Boakye has been linked with a move from Saint-Etienne to Wrexham, with the Championship club named as a possible destination for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder.Boakye has started both of Saint-Etienneâ??s Ligue 2 matches this season and has provided one assist. He has played 71% of the teamâ??s available league minutes, contributing to 17% of the clubâ??s goal involvement so far.The Ghana international joined Saint-Etienne on 13 July

Belgian teenager of Ghanaian descent, Jesse Bisiwu climbed off the bench to score a brace for Barcelona on Sunday as they defeated FC Basel 5-2 in a pre-season friendly match.The talented winger was introduced in the 79th minute in place of Xavi Espart, but needed only a short time to make his mark.Bisiwu scored twice in the closing stages as Barcelona finished the match strongly to secure a convincing victory.On the matchday, Barcelona opened the scoring in the 34th minute through