Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, believes Charles Kwabla Akonnorâ??s appointment as Gor Mahia head coach will present a golden opportunity for Ghanaian players.Akonnor has joined the Kenyan powerhouse on a two-year deal ahead of the new football season.The former Asante Kotoko head trainer will be assisted by Bismark Kobby Mensah, while Ben Owu will serve as the goalkeepers' trainer.Speaking in an interview,

Ranking Member of Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on the government to urgently address the worsening condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.The facility, which has been deemed unfit to host matches, has already disrupted domestic football activities. The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has been forced to seek an alternative venue for the 2025 Top Four tournament due to the stadiumâ??s current state.In

The 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has kicked off with electrifying energy across its trio of host nations â?? Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.As the tournament rolls into Matchdays 2 and 3, from Wednesday 6 to Monday 11 August, the competition is reaching fever pitch with Africaâ??s top footballing nations vying for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds.Following a gripping opening round, early frontrunners are beginning to emerge, setting the stage for high-stakes

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed deep sorrow following Wednesdayâ??s tragic military helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight people, including senior government and security officials.In a statement, the GFA extended its condolences to President John Mahama, the Government of Ghana and the affected families, describing the incident as a painful national loss.Among those confirmed dead are Dr Edward Omane Boamah (Minister for Defence), Alhaji Dr Ibrahim

Ghana and Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support during his battle with a long-term injury that sidelined him for the entire 2024/25 Premier League season.The 20-year-old suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury while on international duty with the Black Stars, forcing him to miss what was meant to be a breakthrough campaign in Englandâ??s top flight.Now fully fit, Issahaku is determined to turn the

Ghana international Abu Francis has had his first training session with his teammates at his new club, Toulouse FC.The midfielder completed his anticipated transfer to the French Ligue 1 outfit from Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge on Wednesday, August 6.â??This Wednesday, August 6, Toulouse Football Club is pleased to announce to its supporters the signing of midfielder Abu Francis, the third recruit of the 2025 summer transfer window. Welcome, Abu,â? the French club

Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei has secured a personal endorsement deal with leading sports equipment supplier Ashlid Enterprise.The partnership, which spans one year, will see Osei receive essential football gear including matchday gloves and training footballs to support his performance both in competitive games and personal development sessions.The deal is part of Ashlid Enterprise's commitment to supporting local football talents with quality equipment to aid their

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has hailed CK Akonnorâ??s move to Kenyan giants Gor Mahia as a strategic opportunity that could benefit Ghanaian footballers.Speaking to Luv FM, Sannie Daara emphasised that Akonnorâ??s appointment as head coach of Gor Mahia could pave the way for a new wave of Ghanaian players to join the East African powerhouse, particularly as the club eyes participation in future FIFA Club World Cup

Ghana Premier League side, FC Samartex, have announced that they will be holding a justify this week to recruit talented players into their academy. In a notice by the club on Wednesday, August 6, the club said the tryout will be held from August 7 to August 11.The club is urging all players between the ages of 13 and 17 to take advantage of the justify for a chance to join their academy to sharpen their football skills.â??Are you a talented footballer aged between the ages of

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu says he is thrilled to begin a new chapter in his career after officially completing a four-year move to French Ligue 1 club Toulouse.The 24-year-old joins from Belgian side Cercle Brugge, where he made 49 appearances across all competitions during the 2024-2025 season, scoring once and providing four assists.After passing his medical and training with his new club for the first time, Abu expressed joy over the move and eagerness to bond with his new

The deteriorating condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium has sparked a political clash between two Members of Parliament, following confirmation from the National Sports Authority (NSA) that the facility is currently unfit to host football matches at any level.The stadium, home to Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko, has been widely criticised after recent photos showed a withered pitch with little to no green cover.During an inspection on July 31, 2025, NSA Director-General

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu has expressed his excitement after officially sealing a four-year move to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse.The 24-year-old joins the French outfit from Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge, where he had an impressive 2024-2025 season, making 49 appearances, scoring once, and providing four assists.Following his successful medical and first training session with Toulouse, Abu spoke about his eagerness to settle into his new surroundings.â??Want to say

Bayern Munich's rising star Jonah Kusi-Asare is drawing serious attention from top clubs in the Netherlands and Belgium as he looks to take the next big step in his young career.The 18-year-old Swedish-Ghanaian striker is seen as one of the brightest talents at Bayern's campus, but limited match opportunities in the Regionalliga may not be ideal for his growth. With his development in focus, a loan move is now firmly on the table.Kusi-Asareâ??s physical presence and

Following the memorandum of Understanding signed between the world soccer governing body, FIFA and the Niger Football Federation (FENIFOOT) for the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) recently in Rabat, a training workshop for young coaches has been launched in the Niger capital, Niamey.The workshop scheduled for 4-7 August 2025, aims to equip participants on several aspects essential to implementing the program for the benefit of the young and prospective footballers.During the four

Ghanaian football giants, Asante Kotoko, have reacted to the tragic loss of lives in the crash involving the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter Z9 in the general area of Sikaman near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.All eight persons on board the helicopter have been confirmed dead by the Ghana Armed Forces.In a notice on its social media this evening, Asante Kotoko said the club mourns its cherished fans, Dr. Omane Boamah and former KMA boss Dr. Samuel Sarpong,

Slovan Bratislava fell 1-0 to Kairat Almaty in their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first-leg clash, with Ghanaian midfielder Rahim Ibrahim sent off in the second half.On a hot Wednesday afternoon in Kazakhstan, Rahim started brightly, covering ground and linking play from midfield. But the game turned tense after the break. In the 65th minute, the 24-year-old received a second yellow card for a late challenge, leaving his side with ten men for the final stretch.Despite

Ghanaian forward Prince-Osei Owusu continued his rich vein of form, opening the scoring for CF Montréal in their 2-1 Leagues Cup defeat to Fernando Monarrezâ??s side at Stade Saputo.The 28-year-old broke the deadlock just after halftime, finishing clinically in the 47th minute after combining with Caden Clark for his second goal of the tournament.Owusuâ??s well-taken strike â?? one of his six shots on target in the competition â?? briefly gave Montréal hope, but

Ghana FA President Kurt Okraku has praised the Black Queens for their passionate performance at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, saying they showed the heart of a team willing to give everything.The Black Queens captured bronze after a thrilling 1â??1 draw and 4â??3 penalty shootout victory over South Africa in Casablanca. The win not only ended Ghanaâ??s long wait for a WAFCON medal but also reignited hope around the womenâ??s national team.Okraku

Following the overwhelming success of last seasonâ??s CAF Champions League, which saw a significant rise in television viewership, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will stage the preliminary draw in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the first time ever.The draw will take place on Saturday, 09 August, at 13h00 local time (10h00 GMT) and will be streamed live on CAFâ??s YouTube channel as well as via its broadcast partners.Azam Media, CAFâ??s strategic partner in East

The Accra Sports Stadium will be match-ready for Ghanaâ??s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Mali, according to National Sports Authority director general Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.The experienced sports administrator assured fans that preparations are in full swing to ensure a world-class experience when the Black Stars host Mali on September 8, 2025.Before the Mali game, Coach Otto Addoâ??s side will travel to Nâ??Djamena to face Chad on September 4 at the Stade Olympique